Category Archives: Container Gardening

The Deck Garden Today

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Mary Schier

My sister sent me an updated photo of her deck garden. As you can see, even in this small space, they have herbs galore (parsley, three basil plants, and rosemary), and a couple of very nice looking tomatoes. The family … Continue reading →

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Extreme Small Space Gardening

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Mary Schier

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned the bean plants that started growing in two very small pots on my kitchen counter. They flowered not long ago and today I noticed the bean to your left. There are about four … Continue reading →

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Succulent Photos

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Mary Schier

I love photographing succulents because of the textures and the lines. Here are a couple of shots of Jim Laupan’s succulents on display at the Minnesota Home and Patio Show, which ended yesterday. The light in the hall was not … Continue reading →

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Garden Math for Container Fans

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Mary Schier

While I’m generally more of a words person, I like math when it comes to the garden. Sometimes knowing proportions and formulas really helps to direct my enthusiasms. So, I was excited to find another math solution to a garden … Continue reading →

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The Pots of Northfield

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Mary Schier

This is my riff on the famous “Doors of….” poster series. It features the holiday container plantings I’ve seen around my hometown, Northfield, recently. This weekend promises to a busy one here, with Winter Walk scheduled for Thursday evening and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Containers by the Numbers, Part 2

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Mary Schier

With the basics of container design in mind (see previous post), I set up shop in the mudroom and gathered the equipment and materials for making a holiday container. These included: the pot filled to within 2 inches of the … Continue reading →

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Holiday Containers by the Numbers, Part 1

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Mary Schier

I’ve always been in awe of people who are just naturally visual, who can pick the perfect color for an outfit or a room or place a knock-out plant in just the right spot in the garden. I need more … Continue reading →

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I'm Feeling Rushed, But My Pots Are Clean

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Mary Schier

While no one in Minnesota has a right to complain about it being cold in November, I can’t help but feel we are being rushed into winter this year. Just two Mondays ago, the temperatures were near 70 and I … Continue reading →

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'Mona Lisa' Smells

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Mary Schier

Not the bad kind. The good kind–the kind you smell walking on the lakeshore on breezy day, putting your nose close to a baby’s head after a bath, the kind from flowers you love. Lilies are new to my garden … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for America in Bloom

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Mary Schier

Sunday I visited the going-out-of-business sale at Lansing Hardware. Like many Northfielders, I am sorry to see the store close. Many times, Dave or Lee Lansing provided me with just the right piece of advice, as well as the right … Continue reading →

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