We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a simple gardening practice that makes growing vegetables a breeze on a balcony, paved patio, or small backyard: container gardening.

Josh revisits his earliest gardening experiments with growing in containers. Containers have the advantage of being portable if you’re renting, but also allowing you to move plants in and out of ...

Cover a brittle bucket handle with a section of old hose to make the grip comfier. I bet most MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers keep 5-gallon buckets that originally held paint, oil, etc., in an attempt to ...

A garden greywater system diy uses a 5 gallon bucket. This garden greywater system DIY project uses a 5-gallong bucket and low-cost parts. I’ve always wanted to do more with greywater (also spelled ...

A container garden can be a work of art. It can also be a practical way to save money and eat healthy by growing an edible garden of herbs and vegetables in your yard, on your porch or at the window ...

Would-be urban gardeners faced with the space constraints of a tiny terrace or fire escape typically rely on planters designed expressly for that purpose. But a large wooden planter from a home and ...

As Queensland's Darling Downs continues to experience one of its worst droughts on record, a couple has developed a recycled watering system that mimics rain. "I've got jack fruit, star fruit, guavas, ...

If you love using fresh herbs in the kitchen, growing your own is a rewarding hobby. Herbs are generally fairly easy to care for, and there are lots of helpful tips for growing a thriving herb garden.