Featured note · Containers
Give roots room.
A container, its potting mix, and the plant belong in the same conversation. A few things to consider before filling the pot.
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Plants & the practice of growing
A thoughtful guide to
plants and growing.
Discover the plants, places, and practical knowledge that make growing more rewarding. Explore plant guides, learn about your growing conditions, and find inspiration for your garden.
01 Plant guide
Find a place to begin.
From a long-lived shrub to a pot by the door, start with the plant and the place it will call home.
02 Growing notes
Small observations.
Useful beginnings.
All garden notes
Getting to know your site
Observe light before planting.
Spend time with the place before choosing what to grow there. A few observations can give a plant list a better starting point.
Read the noteThe watering question
Check the soil before watering.
For vegetables in containers, a closer look at the potting mix is more useful than a fixed watering calendar.
Read the note03 Plant care
Good care starts
with paying attention.
Learn what to look for before deciding what to do. Start with the site, understand the soil or mix, and let observation guide the next step.
Explore the care guideThe place
Notice the light, exposure, and space you have.
The soil & the mix
Get to know what the roots will grow in.
The need for water
Check conditions before reaching for the watering can.
A note about us
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