Container gardening is a bit different from traditional gardening, requiring a bit more attention. But the results can be incredibly satisfying. We’ve compiled some plants that you might consider growing in containers that are just a foot wide.
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Next time you’re about to toss out veggie scraps, consider giving them one more shot (or shoot?). It’s possible to regrow a variety of vegetables and herbs in water, whether for producing a few shoots for eating or garnishing or for enticing roots to grow so these hardy growers can be replanted in your garden for a brand new harvest.
Before you get started, there are a few things to keep in mind. First up, you’ll want to start with high-quality organic produce (scraps, seeds, stems) for the best results as some non-organic produce may have been grown with chemicals that discourage regrowth. Keeping your water fresh and keeping an eye out for any sliminess will also be key. Last but not least, if you’ve been tending your veggie and herb scraps for a couple weeks with no regrowth to show for it, it’s best to toss or compost it and start over.
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CarrotsA small carrot top can’t produce a new carrot, but it can grow delicate greens for eating or garnishing other dishes. The next time you have a few freshly cut carrot tops, place them in a dish of water being mindful to ensure the tops do not become submerged. Change the water every two days or so as you wait for your greens to reach their full potential.
You won’t be able to regrow an entire head of lettuce from the scraps of another, but you will be able to produce tasty, tender leaves for supplementing other greens in salads, as garnish, and more. Start with a base of romaine that
Container gardening is a bit different from traditional gardening, requiring a bit more attention. But the results can be incredibly satisfying. We’ve compiled some plants that you might consider growing in containers that are just a foot wide.
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In the arc of an Irish gardening year, May is the month of magical things. The first rose. The first swallow. The first properly hot day. The first beech tree in full leaf. The first sighting of wisteria in magnificent lilac bloom, draping itself languidly against a high, sunny wall. As nature flashes its brilliant feathers, it’s also our last real opportunity before summer finally arrives to make a substantial difference to our gardens or allotments, whether that’s filling them with fast-growing annuals to provide plenty of homegrown produce for the months ahead, planting up spectacular summer containers, or fine-tuning flower borders for maximum impact. With all of this in mind, here’s a handy little to-do list to help you stay on course.
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