Adele's Gardening Tips

Can plants absorb BPA? You may be surprised to find that they can. After all, it’s been more than a decade since the scare about dangerous chemicals took hold and research indicated that many common items were making their way into our foods. There are some things that stay the same, though, including phthalates, BPA…

The first question that comes to mind when one hears of pot gardening is – Are concrete planters safe for vegetables? Well, as a vegetable gardener I will say this again – they are not safe. Concrete is not a good medium for growing plants. There are some exceptions to this however, such as using…

Can broccoli be grown in containers? The short answer to this question is yes. But the long answer has a lot of twists and turns. When we refer to “can” we mean food that you can eat right now. So if you can eat it, you can grow it. On the other hand, it’s also…

Most people when they think of pot gardening don’t actually know how deep the plants can grow in. This is the same for container gardening. It is very important to make sure that you are planting the container garden deep enough so that it will have room to grow. You can find out the specific…

Can you plant hostas in pots? It is a common question among container gardeners. The short answer is yes, you can. Hostas are an easy plant to cultivate in a container garden. If you have just a small plot of land and would like to have more room in your vegetable garden, then it’s not…

So you are wondering, how do you plant vegetables in a container? You have found the right article for you. If you are new at container gardening, or even if you are a seasoned pro who is now ready to give container gardening a try, we are here to help! We will start with some…

Can you grow vegetables in potting soil? It sounds like the perfect question, as most people who try to grow their own vegetables know how hard and time consuming the task can be. Just when you think you’ve got it made, the soil looses moisture and then you’re right back to square one. Is there…

So, what do you think I should be saying about using potting soil instead of soil in container gardening? The truth is that potting mix can make the process of container gardening a lot easier. However, there are many reasons why you may want to choose your own potting medium. Many people don’t know how…