Imagine stepping outside your door and plucking fresh basil leaves to for your favorite dishes? Container gardening is a convenient way to grow this popular herb, no matter how limited your outdoor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore ...

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, ...

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 ...

You don’t need a sprawling backyard to enjoy fresh berries and herbs—containers and vertical gardening make it possible almost anywhere. With the right soil, sunlight, and care, you can grow a ...

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 ...

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 ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow vegetables and fruits in a contained space. When it comes to ...

If you're short on space or don't have time for a traditional garden, why not consider growing edible crops in containers. Just about any vegetable, herb, and many fruits can be grown in containers.

Windowsill gardens, small container gardens and houseplants are ways to help you exercise your green thumb when you don’t have a large space for planting. Small container gardens are perfect for those ...

Herbs and containers go together like thyme and chicken, say, or basil and tomatoes. Culinary herbs, in fact, are among the most effortless of plants to grow in containers, says Jennifer Schneller, ...