Apt Garden

I love California for many reasons, but one of them is being able to garden throughout the winter!  Here are some of the things still growin...

Personalized Address Planter ($59.95 + Free Shipping) These personalized crocks would make a wonderful housewarming gift and a nice additi...

Photo: Windowsill basil planter.  From left to right, cinnamon basil, opal basil and sweet basil. The Smith & Hawken Basil Grow Pot I ...

I save my transplant packs and plastic pots for future use.  Many of us do.  They are stackable, reusable, take up a small amount of space, ...

Photo: Two transplant flats are placed side by side inside a Target plastic shopping bag.   The handles are tied on the side. You can easil...

Photo: Self-Watering Conversion Kits Before taking your next vacation, consider upgrading your containers with self-watering conversion kit...

I saw these moss covered hanging baskets filled with an assortment of succulents at Home Depot.  I love that you can hang these planters on...

I have seen potted bulbs in flower catalogs sell from $60 to $90.  Even inexpensive, hardy bulbs like daffodils have been sold for hefty pr...

Photo: Do not plant the fleshy part of the fruit or you will risk the roots rotting Update: Just plant the green top part of the pineappl...

I have a friend who loves to cook, and he is constantly going to the store to buy fresh herbs. His recipes normally only require a small am...

One of the worms I found today I was pleasantly surprised to find a couple of worms hanging around my plants today. I hope they work their ...

One Week Vacation Most of my plants are in unglazed terracotta pots so water evaporates quickly. I normally have to water my plants daily d...