Our gardens can have many different looks, themes, and characteristics to give us that unique feel we all crave as gardeners, and one look many of us seek year after year is a bold, tropical…
I wish I could say I grew up with a green thumb, or that I knew the right plants for each season by the time I could do my times tables, but, honestly, mulching was…
My mother loved the movies. One of her favorite childhood memories was being left at the movie theatre on her own for a full day where she would just sit and watch a double or…
Container gardening opens up an entire world of possibilities in the garden. Whether you have a large garden, balcony, or none at all, containers increase the amount of space you can grow plants. Another benefit…
We tend to push the envelope here in Idaho, both in weather and design. Last year, when the pandemic interrupted all sorts of supply chains and access to grocery stores was limited, all I could…
Who ever said small garden containers had to be boring or lack personality? Your 10-inch, 12-inch, or even smaller planters can make a bold statement even though they may not have the same growing space…
Green is trending this spring with its nod to nature and more natural elements are making their way into our indoor designs. Throughout this cold winter, and keeping socially distant, we are craving the outdoors…
Take gift-giving to a personal level by making your own bouquets in our re-usable Gabrielle bags. This project can be replicated quickly in multiple bags to deliver surprises to everyone who deserves to be…
Looking for some easy vegetables to grow? And would you like the option of growing vegetables indoors? Calling mighty microgreens to the rescue! Mighty Microgreens Microgreens are tiny, tender, flavorful seedlings of vegetables and/or herbs. …
Problem Solving With Pots It’s a problem shared from young to old, from beginner gardener to experienced horticulturist, from city dweller to the homesteader: How do you grow what you want to grow in a…
When Joni Mitchell came out with the song ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ in the late 1970s, she sang that “They paved paradise, put up a parking lot”. People all over the world were nodding their heads…
“Liv, do what you love and the money will come.” When you were younger what did you dream of doing when you grew up? Maybe you still are dreaming about your future and what your…
The Ten Commandments of Container Gardening Ok, boys and girls, it’s time to gather ‘round for a lesson on container gardening for beginners. Put on your best overalls and finest gardening gloves, pull up your…
Planting is a pleasure and a pretty addition to any environment, but sometimes it can be expensive and challenging depending on the season. We’re here to share a story of a recent project made with beautiful container…
Sometimes you just need to go big and go bold with your container gardens. Whether it’s breaking up the empty space on a wall or creating an outdoor seating area, our Ellis planters are an…
The pressure is on! It’s almost officially summer, and in our home that means hosting many gatherings and events throughout the season. My biggest challenge: What will I serve that everyone will love? I really…
A display of blooming plants can give people so much delight throughout the growing season. Our Recipe for the month of May features a gorgeous Cup Tall Planter arrangement created to give back to nature’s…
My kids as of today, are so obsessed with instant gratification. Everything seems to be resolved instantly for them. Finished reading a book? Download the next one. Forgot your homework at school? Another parent can…
Children, it seems, are born with their taste buds clearly defined. Take my daughter for example. She was definitely a herbivore in a past life. Whenever the family sits at a restaurant for dinner, my…
If you could fall in love with food, I would marry feta cheese. Combine it with some fresh herbs and you can create fantastic recipes of sheep’s milk cheese, with an array of wonderful flavors.…
Planter to Table – the stories of a passionate brown thumb gardener and cook. by Paula Douer These days it seems that everyone would prefer fresh, but in the case of mint I…
January 25, 2017 – From the creator of the Digging In Gathering, Andrea of Contained Gardens: “I started Contained Gardens in 2001 and I always felt that something is missing for people who do what I do.…
Planter to Table: The stories of a passionate brown thumb gardener and cook. By Paula Douer I have to confess that I am one of those mother’s that sends the oddest packed lunches to school.…
Off The Beaten Path: Discovering great garden centers for container gardeners.
“The Art of Giving Back” event starts with Crescent Garden giving back to you! Enter today to win 2 Tickets to join Foundation360, Crescent Garden, Atelier & The Institute of Contemporary Arts, for a benefit…
Transitioning through Seasons with Crescent Containers by P. Allen Smith I’ve always said planting in containers is a great entry point into gardening. I also love the convenience of container gardening. It’s easy to change…
Introducing Trudrop selfwatering planters in Cologne, Germany at Spoga+Gafa. Check out what Laura from Garden Answer has to say about our Trudrop planters!
Summer, Succulents, and Seashells: Wondering what to do with all those sea shells you brought home from the beach? Here’s a fun project you can get done in less than an hour this summer combining…
It’s the Fourth of July and the house is full of friends and family for the holiday. Start off the day with a patriotic breakfast!
Cool off your summer when you turn a planter into a water feature!
I’ve been growing my own food for decades. Coming from a family of farmers, I guess you could say it’s in my blood. I just love going outside, picking or digging up whatever is ripe,…
The entrance to your home is all about first impressions. It tells your guests a little bit about who you are. A great way to give life to your front porch and express your personal…
A Winning Combination: All-American Selections and Crescent Garden Planters All-America Selections and Crescent Garden introduce the video results of a collaborative project using garden bloggers to create a combination container using AAS Winners and a…
How did Grandma do it? Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas her decades old Christmas cactus would be blooming in the east facing bay window when we came to visit during my growing up years.
Does gardening put a song in your heart? You can win your own TruDrop Planter for a song! If you’ve been following our Facebook page, you’ll have seen that we’ve been posting our version of…
The average travel time commuting to and from work in the United States is 50 minutes.
Container Gardening For Fall “I think that I shall never see A pot more lovely than with a tree.”
What is the lure that brings you into a town or city? Museums? Arts or Sports events? Restaurants? Friends and family?
It’s what’s on the inside that counts! (Container planting soil)
If you ever find yourself wandering around the children’s garden at the San Diego
Choose one—or both—of these plantings to add vivid colors to your garden this season.
Whether it’s the first day of summer or the last, there are plenty of reasons to host a backyard party.
There’s no need to have a large lawn to create a moss garden. You can put together a small, attractive version in a container that can be placed anywhere.
Our approach to the environment is a holistic one that considers the complete life cycle of the products that we produce and distribute.
Winter time can be the perfect time to start planning your container plantings – especially if you live in drought-prone areas or high temperature zones.
Winter time can be the perfect time to start planning your container plantings – especially if you live in drought-prone areas or high temperature zones.
First and the most obvious is to use drought tolerant plants – grasses, succulent plants, certain tropical plants such as mandevilla or dipladenia, Sego palms, or other plants that your local garden center could advise…
This container garden recipe is the equivalent of taking your drink with you in a red Solo® cup.
