Kickin' Containers - A gardener shares tips on making inventive containers from old boots and other recyclable materials.

Growing Columns - Instructions on creating 12 square feet of vertical garden space from columns of chicken wire and corrugated cardboard.

Create a Moss-lined Hanging Basket - Illustrated steps for making an ornamental flowering planter.

Books We Like

Bountiful Container: A Container Garden of Vegetables,
Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers by Rose Marie Nichols McGee and Maggie Stuckey. Great for beginners, this book helps you plant and nurture container-grown edibles. Recipes and project ideas are scattered throughout. 400 pgs.

The Edible Container Garden: Growing Fresh Food in Small Spaces
by Michael Guerra. Advice for gardeners who have to make the most
of little or no space. 160 pgs.

Container Gardening Tools
(From the Gardening with Kids Store)

Self Watering Everyday Planter
This planter is made from a durable weather-resistant plastic that will not crack or fade. You can water from the top or via the 1-gallon reservoir. A wick draws water up from the reservoir as needed. Large enough to grow four pepper plants to maturity. Planting guide included. Members save 10%.

EarthBox Planter
This self-watering container makes it easy to grow thriving flowers, fresh herbs, or juicy red tomatoes. The EarthBox has a 2.2-gallon reservoir and special channels in the base that wick moisture upward as your plants need it. Made from thick, recycled plastic, the EarthBox holds up to 2.3 cubic feet of potting soil.