Developing Fine Motor Skills in Kids with Container Gardening

Learn about the ways you can engage your kids in the garden to improve their motor skills with container gardening activities such as planting & watering. While container gardening is the perfect hands-on activity for kids to learn about the environment and enjoy the outdoors, it can also be a fun way for kids to […]

Summer Harvest Abundance in Outdoor Container Gardens

Summer is the season of abundant harvests! From loads of tasty tomatoes and peppers to delicious fresh herbs, growing your favorite food crops in a container garden has never been easier thanks to the innovate designs of Crescent Garden containers. For more than a decade, I have been creating foodscape combinations in various Crescent Garden […]

How to Create a High-Impact Summer Foodscape Container Garden

Before you begin planting, here are a few important tips to keep in mind for a successful container gardening experience!   Location Full sun is best for traditional vegetables, which means 4-6+ hours of direct light. This exposure will ensure that you will have ample harvests from fruiting varieties such as eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes all summer long. If you happen to garden in more shade, however, have no fear! Leafy greens like kale, lettuce, and […]

Add Summer Beauty with Annual Flowers

With the return of warm weather, our thoughts turn to spending time in our gardens. For many of us, that means adding colorful annual flowers. Annual flowers are an easy way to add beauty to your outdoor space through the summer. Whether you plant them in the ground, in gardening containers, hanging planters, or even […]

Already Planting for Spring Salads

We tend to push the envelope here in Idaho, both in weather and design. Last year, when the pandemic interrupted all sorts of supply chains and access to grocery stores was limited, all I could think about was a fresh salad, and a fresh salad every day. I promised myself I would get the salad […]