Fresh garlic is a kitchen staple! Did you know that garlic is one of the easiest plants to grow in a garden? A single clove of garlic will produce a beautiful head of garlic. Growing garlic should be one of the first plants every new gardener should tries because it is easy and produces a generous harvest.

Grow sweet organic strawberries anywhere with this guide to growing strawberries in containers.

re-use a rotisserie chicken container as a mini greenhouse — can transfer seeds outside in a month or so

6 Great tips for planting a container herb garden. This is a great idea for patios, decks, and balconies!

Plant lemongrass and rosemary in pots, containers or in flower beds on your balcony or in your garden to have a mosquito free summer! You can use them as herbs in cooking as well. Remember to brush them to release more of their fragrance before your outdoor activity.

Pastel container gardening

Who knew? Blueberries thrive in container gardens! It would be great to have fresh blueberries all the time.

Each time you crack an egg open, instead of tossing the shell into the trash, drop it into an open container that you keep in the fridge. When the container is full, crush the shells into small bits and sprinkle them around the base of your plants. The sharp eggshells will deter slugs, snails, and other bugs from nibbling on your garden and add a touch of calcium to the soil.

Who do not love butterflies and making a butterfly container garden is a great way to invite beautiful butterflies fluttering across your urban garden.

I plant this every year for my patio! So full and vibrant, inexpensive too!