The ‘Sweater Weather’ Method: 5 DIY Wraps to Insulate Your Favorite Pots from the First Freeze
Learn 5 DIY wraps for the 'Sweater Weather' Method to insulate your pots, protect plants from freezing, and prevent cracks this winter.
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The Urban Leaf Bag Hack: How to Scavenge and Prep City Leaves for Free Balcony Mulch
Learn the urban leaf bag hack to scavenge and prep city leaves for free, nutrient-rich mulch for your balcony and container gardens.
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The Unbeatable Container Green: Why Swiss Chard is Your Balcony’s MVP This Fall
Discover why Swiss chard is the ultimate fall container vegetable! Easy to grow, cold-hardy, and…
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Beyond Freezing: 5 Easy Ways to Preserve Your Final, Scrappy Balcony Harvest (Think Herb Salts & Infused Oils)
Learn 5 easy ways to preserve your final balcony harvest, from herb salts and infused…
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Green Tomato Gold: A Small-Batch Recipe for Tangy Green Tomato Relish from Your End-of-Season Balcony Harvest
Transform your end of season green tomatoes into a tangy, flavorful relish with this easy,…
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Don’t Waste That Thyme! How to Make Gourmet Herb-Infused Oils and Vinegars from Your Final Balcony Harvest
Transform your balcony herb harvest into gourmet infused oils and vinegars with this step-by-step guide,…
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The Prettiest Fall Harvest: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Edible Pansies and Violas in Window Boxes
Grow gorgeous edible pansies and violas in window boxes! Beautify your balcony while harvesting colorful,…
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The ‘First Frost’ Trick: How a Light Chill Makes Your Potted Kale and Carrots Taste Sweeter
Learn how the 'first frost' trick naturally sweetens your potted kale and carrots, transforming your…
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Don’t Toss That Pumpkin! How to Turn Your Halloween Jack-o’-Lantern into a Mini-Compost Pile for Your Containers
Transform your old jack-o'-lantern into nutrient-rich soil for your container garden with this easy, step-by-step guide to pumpkin composting in small spaces.
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The ‘Catalog Composting’ Method: How to Use Fall Seed Catalogs to Plan and Budget Next Year’s Balcony Garden
Learn the 'Catalog Composting' method to plan and budget your next balcony garden using fall…
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The Graceful Exit: 5 Potted Plants That Look Stunning as They Fade and Dry in the Fall
Discover 5 potted plants that offer stunning fall and winter interest, extending your container garden's…
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The Unsung Hero of Fall Containers: Why Heuchera (Coral Bells) is the Perfect Low-Maintenance Plant for Autumn Foliage
Discover why Heuchera (Coral Bells) is the perfect low-maintenance, multi-season plant for vibrant fall containers,…
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Your Fall Balcony ‘Scent-scape’: How to Design a Small Container Garden That Smells Like Autumn
Design a fall balcony 'scent-scape' with fragrant container plants and herbs. Discover what autumn smells…
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The Cozy Balcony Project: 5 Simple Ways to Style Your Small Space for Autumn Evenings
Transform your small balcony or patio into a cozy autumn retreat with 5 simple, actionable…
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From Balcony to Table: How to Create a Living Fall Centerpiece Using Potted Herbs and Succulents
Create a stunning living fall centerpiece using potted herbs and succulents with this comprehensive guide,…
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Aphids in Autumn? A Beginner’s Guide to Cool-Weather Pests on Your Balcony and Indoor Plants
Learn to identify, prevent, and treat cool-weather pests like aphids and spider mites on your balcony and indoor plants this autumn.
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