I have such little space on my balcony that for a long time I thought I couldn’t grow food. Now, don’t get me wrong–I don’t have crops out there. No feeding of the 5000. But I sneak in herbs and some veggies where I can. For me, this means combining lots of different types of [...]
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There’s nothing like having guests to get you to clean up your act, right? This past weekend, I was treated to a 4-day visit from The Hunky Foreman’s parents from California. Of course, the inside of the apartment was (nearly) spotless, but I also wanted to replant my balcony garden so they’d have a cozy [...]
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After 10 years designing landscapes for my clients, part of which includes container planting, I’d like to think I’ve come up with a few pretty good ideas. But I’m not alone–I happen to have a ton of talented friends who have some awesome ideas of their own! If you’re looking for some inspiration for your [...]
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Although we garden year ’round in Central Texas, there’s no denying that fall is the big planting season of the year, pretty much everywhere. Trips to the nursery can simultaneously inspire and overwhelm both the novice and more experienced gardener–so many plants! So many colors! And textures! What goes where? Should I buy this or [...]
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