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Even small spaces have big potential when it comes to gardening. Grow berries in containers on your patio or balcony for ...

Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden. Look for the 2026 All-America Selections (AAS) winners that ...

Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden. Look for the 2026 All-America Selections (AAS) winners that ...

Add small details like fairy lights, garden lanterns, or a simple bench to make the space inviting. Even a modest balcony can feel like a private retreat when designed with intention.

These vegetable, herb, and flower seeds are easy to start indoors, even if you're a new gardener.

The AAS testing program is an independent nonprofit organization that tests new plants. They have about 80 test gardens from ...

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

“Sole Giatto” is a compact False Sunflower perfect for containers, borders or any sunny spot, exploding with long-lasting, ...

Even the most beautifully planned garden can benefit from a few well-placed container plants. Pots and planters add flexibility, personality, and instant impact—no digging required. Containers make it ...

Global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced its intention to reacquire a minority stake in multiple US-based metal container plants. In a statement today (6 January), the Budweiser brand ...