Basil thrives in containers because it likes the warmth, and pots are great at retaining the day's heat. This is the best way to grow basil in northern or short-season climates. This common pizza and ...

No garden space? These seven foods grow surprisingly well in containers.

“Complete Container Herb Gardening: Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots” by Sue Goetz ($26.99, Cool Springs Press): Readers will like this user-friendly, practical guide to creating ...

One of the best ways to try your hand at herb gardening is to grow them in containers. Starting your "herb garden" in containers allows you to discover which plants you use most often in the kitchen, ...

Soup cans are easy to reuse and recycle, especially if you're in need of quaint customizable containers to hold your favorite herbs in a small kitchen garden.

If you like what fresh herbs can do for your food, you’ll love having them at your fingertips. These Mason jar gardens are attractive, easy to make and small enough to fit on a kitchen windowsill.

Bright veins and vibrant foliage make this perennial herb a standout in container gardens, adding color and fresh flavor to small growing spaces.

When you think about growing herbs in pots, do you imagine a sun-kissed windowsill filled with fragrant galvanized tubs of edible staples? Perhaps you imagine well-positioned patio containers, or a ...

Start by growing herbs you like to use for seasoning food and beverages, making pesto or preserving. Include some with fragrance for a bit of aromatherapy. Make sure the plants you select will thrive ...

Are you looking for a simple and stylish way to add some life to your front porch? Look no further than a mixed container herb garden. Not only will it bring some greenery and fragrance to your ...

Here’s a follow-up to Saturday’s article on herb gardens for children. If your child is interested in growing an herb garden but you don’t have any space in your garden beds, consider growing herbs in ...