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Potted Wheatgrass |
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You have seen more than enough articles and blog posts on
how to grow herbs, veggies and succulents.
Now that the public is becoming more health aware they are potting up
and growing their own food and edibles.
Here are some easy and fun tips for growing Wheat grass.
Wheat grass is a flavorful way to get more greens into your
diet. By planting a tray of it you will
always have this healthy option close at hand.
Here’s how…
Start by selecting a shallow container.
Bonsai dishes, oval and square garden planters, garden bowls and wok
planters all work with great success.
You don’t need a deep flowerpot or tray to grow wheat grass since the
seeds are not buried but lay on top of the soil to grow.
Purchase seeds from your local garden center. Fill the garden pot with soil mix about 1”
deep. Gently compress the soil mix in
the planter. Water soil till moist but
not dripping wet. Cover about half the
planting area with seeds but try to make sure they don’t touch. Lightly compress the seeds into the soil. Cover the pot with a lid or upturned plant
saucer.
 Check the potted seeds and moisture twice a day. When seeds germinate, remove lid and place
the flowerpot in a warm indoors area where there is sun. Check daily for water moisture. Harvest with scissors any wheat grass that is
6’ high. The wheat grass will grow back a
second time after harvesting.
When spent, toss everything into the compost pile and start over with a
cleaned out flowerpot.
Suggestions: Juice
the grass, blend the whole grass in a smoothie, add to a salad mix or to any
soup dish.
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Post Last Updated: 10/16/2018 2:52:30 PM |
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Grow Ginger In Flowerpots |
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If you read any health or cooking magazine, you have read
how healthy Ginger is and how everyone should be using it. At Arizona Pottery we think you should grow
your own in decorative flowerpots and garden containers. It’s easy and fun to do, so here are some
tips.
With your life so busy, you may ask “Why would I want to grow
my own Ginger?” Well, by potting up your
own you are sure there are no pesticides or other harmful ingredients added to
the potting soil or water. And, it saves
money. If you start using more ginger
then you can save some real money by growing your own in flowerpots.
First thing is to select a garden container or planter to
use for potting. Since Ginger grows
horizonally we suggest a wide pot. Garden
Bowls or wok styles are perfect. Just
make sure the planter is wider then deeper and has good drainage. Use rich potting mix that allows good
drainage. This is not the time for heavy soil that will cause root rot.
Next go to the store and find ginger pieces that have new
growth buds on them if possible. This
little bud will grow between the large arms.
If there aren’t any then buy what the store offers anyway. Once you get it home, soak in water for 24
hrs to remove growth inhibitor, and dirt.
If no buds on the ginger, place in a window until buds start
sprouting. Could take a couple of
days. Then place the piece of ginger in
potting soil and cover with an inch of soil.
You don’t need to pack it all the way to the top of the planter. Leave some room for watering.
Place the garden container in indirect sunlight indoors
because it doesn’t like wind or direct sun.
Water regularly, making sure soil is damp but never soggy. It takes months to grow so be patient. It ranges from 3 to 8 months where you can
start to pull of sections of the plant to use.
And if you want you can even transplant them into other garden planters
and give as gifts, to neighbors or co-workers.
Ginger is so healthy.
Just google it and you will be amazed at the healing properties. Use in smoothies, tea, oatmeal and on most
food where it adds a delightful taste.
Ginger can be grated, sauteed, sliced, julienned and used on most all
food groups.
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Post Last Updated: 10/24/2018 2:17:50 PM |
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What is a "spill" pot? |
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What is a "Spill" pot?
Well to us here at Arizona Pottery it is a garden planter that has been turned on it's side, placed on the ground and has flowers or grass growing out of it. It's a garden container that looks like it has flowers, or colorful grasses spilling out of the inside onto the ground surrounding it.
The look that we are referring to is not something new in the gardening community. Turning a flowerpot on it's side has been around for a long time. We just wanted to show you some of the great designs that we are seeing resurface online.
If you have a large yard and would like to mix it up a bit we think adding a "spill" pot to the landscape can create a unconventional look that is both interesting and functional. Some of the designs we are seeing have the pot completely filled and overflowing with plant materials. While other pots have just a few coming out the mouth of the planter.
Many planters only spill for a few inches while others have plants flowing out for many yards across the ground. Of course it all depends on how much room you have and what kind of design you are looking for. Do you like green succulents and cacti spill out or would you prefer lots of colorful blooming flowers? Now is the time to get creative and have fun.
We recommend you stand back and think about what you need when it comes to the size of the planter and then choose the plant materials accordingly. Don't use tiny small flowers in a large wide mouth landscape pot. If you like tall ornamental grass spilling out then maybe a large pot is necessary. Ask yourself if you like a water jar shaped pot that looks like it has blue flowers spilling out like a liquid. Maybe this is the time for colored glass beads or painted stones.
So, now you know what a "Spill" pot is. If you give this idea a go share with us your photos. We would love to see them.
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Post Last Updated: 6/27/2018 3:17:05 PM |
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Great Smelling Garden Containers |
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When it comes time to think about what you want to plant in your garden containers this season do you ever stop and think about the fragrance you want to plant? Usually it's the colors, types and durability of the flowers or plants but not so much the smell of the flowers. Well we want you to re-consider.
If you are going to the time and expense to buy and pot up a lovely garden planter we want you to think about using plants that look lovely and SMELL heavenly. There is nothing nicer on a hot summer night to sit outside on the porch or patio after the sun has gone down and look at and enjoy the planters that surround you. Each tiny element adds so much to your comfort and pleasure.
So, here is a list of some of the best smelling plants that are easy to pot, truly lovely to look at and availability to find at most garden centers.
Gardenias - If you haven't smelled on of these bushes then you are really missing out. The fragrance it gives off is truly heavenly. Even though gardenias need a bit of TLC they are easy to pot up and place around your home where they can be enjoyed. Make sure to pot in a large enough container with good drainage and moist acidic soil. Known for their stark white delicate flowers they are not only beautiful but undeniably have a strong fragrance.
Lilac - Another bush that can easily be potted and placed around the patio or porch. While pretty easy to care for these potted bushes will need room for their roots to spread so don't skimp on a small container. You don't need a large bush to get their lovely scent so try starting a bit small. They really like full sun and moist well draining soil. Their color is beyond wonderful. Check it out!
Lavender. Who doesn't love lavender? A garden planter over flowing with lavender is really breathtaking. The scent of lavender has been around for centuries and loved by many. Their little purple flowers and spiky stems make any garden container looks vibrant and romantic along with that distinctive scent. Don't over water these and keep the pots in full sun with good air circulation and you will have a welcome addition to your porch or patio display.
Lastly the one that everyone know. Roses! Who doesn't love the scent of roses. They are symbols of love and come in so many colors and varieties that you could pot up 10 containers and still not try them all. They do need a bit of work when it comes to pruning and watering but basically they like full sun and moist soil. If possible place the flower pot in a location where you can not only see the potted flowers but smell their sensual fragrance whenever possible.
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Post Last Updated: 6/27/2018 3:29:08 PM |
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Potted Succulent Arrangements |
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Succulents come in so many sizes, unusual shapes, colors and textures that it is hard to decide what to buy and how to pot them up. So, here we have a few tips that we hope will help that process become easier and at the same time, create lovely arrangement.
First you want to decide on what type of container and style of succulent arrangement you want. How about a themed display like "camping", "the beach", at the farm, or a certain type of colored plants. This really is the time you can get creative and crafty. Making a themed arrangement is fun and very easy.
So, pick a container that adds to the display. A old metal picnic basket makes a wonderful "at the sea" arrangement. Any flowerpot will also work. Just remember that it doesn't need to be deep and it must have drain holes. No succulent likes to sit in standing water. The roots will drown and the plant will die immediately. Standing water also attracts fungus so that is never good.
Now when selecting the type of succulents, you can choose all of one color. Do you want just large, green plants that all look the same and require the same amount of sun and water. How about creating a beach potted arrangement with plants that look like coral and seaweed. With bold colors and spiky branches.
Maybe a farm theme where you place a toy tractor in the center of the potted succulent arrangements and surround it with moss for grass and plants that look like fields of corn. You don't always have to pick special succulents to add. You can use seashells, colored rocks and little ceramic animals or fish to the potted succulent container to make a themed statement.
As a last point you never want to mix plants that don't go together. If a plant needs direct sunlight and very little water you don't want to mix it in the same container with plants that need partial shade and more water. Just read the plant tags on each variety and see what you can put together to create a wonderful, playful succulent arrangement.
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Post Last Updated: 6/27/2018 1:55:27 PM |
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Potatoes in Flowerpots |
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It may sound crazy but there is always space for potting up potatoes. Whether you are in an apartment or condo, little house or big house. Here are a few tips that may convenience you to give this a go.
A potted potato needs a soil depth of 2 feet to grow in so when selecting your garden planter keep this in mind. Also, potatoes will rot if left to sit in wet soil so you must have good drainage. If you don't have enough drainage try to drill more no matter what type of planter you use. You can drill around the sides also about 1" from the bottom to ensure the water is draining completely.
Place the container you chose in a sunny spot before starting to plant. Fill the planter with potting mix up to 5" from the top. Not any deeper or it won't get enough sunlight and not higher or there won't be enough soil to cover it.
Press your potato about 6" into the potting mix with the potato eyes facing up. Start with only one or two potato per pot or the soil will be sapped of nutrients too quickly. Cover the potato with soil.
Keep soil moist but avoid over watering, which will cause them to rot in the pot and produce watery potatoes. Water once a week except in extreme heat. Then water more often. After the plant grows a few inches tall, apply a fertilizer but don't over fertilize for you will produce fewer tubers.
Harvest the baby potatoes from the container when you want. Once the flowers are gone the plants energy is invested in growing the tubers. As the plant yellows dig up a few tubers and see what you think. If you wait till the plant dies back you will get the mature tubers.
Once you harvest all the potatoes dispose of the potting mix and expired plants. All soil nutrients are gone and may container disease. Wash the potted potatoes and allow to dry. Store properly.
Bon Appetite!
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Post Last Updated: 6/20/2018 10:34:33 AM |
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Just Add Water |
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No space for a pond? No problem. Did you know you can create a water world in a garden container? Who doesn't like to look at or listen to water when on the patio, porch or in the garden.
Of course when trying to select a container you need to consider all your choices. Plastic buckets, colorful waterproof laundry baskets or garden pottery and containers where the drain hole has been plugged. Just make sure the container needs to be able to hold water. If for example you like the look of terracotta and really want to turn a terra-cotta container into a pond you can always line it with black flexi pond liners. They are easily cut to fit and will give you the illusion of depth when viewed thru the water.
Next choose the plant materials. There are really a lot to choose from. Aquatic plants that you buy can simple be placed inside your water garden container. There is no need to repot them in another medium. Just add a few floating plants for a finished look. When it comes to chooses you can go with submerged plants which grow partly in and partly out of the water in full sun or shade. Or floating plants like lilies like elephant ears. Lastly shoreline plants like paprus which grow to 18 inches and add height.
Whether or not you choose to have a pump that will circulate the water or create a fountain is up to you. You will have to contact them for further information but they are great options to consider.
Control algae in your container by limiting its sunlight and nutrients. Place the pot out of direct sun and include underwater and floating plants that elbow algae out and shade the waters surface. Above all else. Use what you like and think is attractive, find that perfect spot for the container and give it a go. You never know, this maybe the best garden feature you will own.
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Post Last Updated: 6/19/2018 2:49:45 PM |
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Potted Peonies |
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Every trip you make to the local nursery by your home, you will have unlimited choices to make. What type of plant to pot is a big one. Fragrant plants, succulents, herbs, flowers...so many wonderful choices. In this blog post we want to re-introduce you to Peonies. The beautiful colors and different petal are fun to pick from.
Don't let the beauty of a peony fool you, these are hardy perennials and once established will require very little pampering. There are 3 main types to consider with significant differences. From bloom time to stem strength to fragrance, each type has its own selling points.
Step one: Pick a sunny place to put your garden planter. If you don't get sun then place the pot on a caddie so you can move it into the sun for part of the day. Make sure the pot has drain holes and rich potting mix. A peony requires good drainage, plenty of light and rich soil so this is not the place to skimp.
Step two: Make sure the garden planter has depth. Regardless of the root size make sure the pot is as wide as possible and as deep. When selecting fertilizer opt for one low in nitro and high in phosphorus. Adding bone meal helps boost the trace minerals in the soil.
Step three: Don't pant too deep. Only 2" beneath the top soil works best. That still leaves plenty of depth for the roots system and there is a better chance of them blooming. If buried too deep they won't bloom.
We think these lovely flowers should be considered the next time you are changing out your garden planters. They are beautiful, smell wonderful and fairly hardy. Give peonies a chance!
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Post Last Updated: 6/19/2018 2:12:39 PM |
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Potted Fairy Gardens |
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It's a small world after all. When everyone is looking into tiny houses and downsizing planting a mini garden fits in perfect. Minimalist are becoming popular with people looking to donate many items because we have all collected way to much stuff. So having a ton of large planters and plants that take up a lot of room is not so appealing.
Well, when it comes to your garden you can easily downsize. Not only using small planters with tiny plants but making them even more creative by turning them into fairy gardens. If you are new to this concept it means decorating the pots with tiny items that create a little home and play area for the fairies that live in your garden. LOL
When creating a tiny fairy garden it's important to choose drought tolerant succulents. You may also want to use child and pet friendly plants since the little ones will be really interested in looking closer to a potted fairy garden. Remember to use good quality potting mix and make sure there are drain holes in the bottom of any container you use.
Basically a fairy garden is a mini pot complete with tiny plants and miniscule accessories that give the impression that tiny creates really live there. Try using creative containers, dollhouse furniture, tiny items that create the look and feel you want to project. Add tiny pebbles to create walk ways and little garden tools, furniture and toys.
Create something small and playful and have fun here. This is not the time to be formal or boring.
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Post Last Updated: 5/3/2018 1:31:37 PM |
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Fragrance in a Flowerpot |
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Planting fragrance in flowerpots is a easy way to surround yourself and your patio or porch area with lovely smelling flowers. Filling your planters with lush greens is lovely and appealing to the eye, but how many of the plants smell heavenly?
Make sweet smelling fragrance a daily delight. All you need to do is fill your planters with the suggested plants we suggest below and then place those garden planters in specific places where you can enjoy the fragrance.
The key is to use a variety of fragrant plants that release their perfume at different times of the year. Just imagine your garden rising and falling thru the seasons, with flowers, foliage and scents every changing. Soon you will find yourself stopping to smell the entryway planters every time you leave the house. Our sitting on the patio a bit longer so you can enjoy the sun and the scent. All good things.
Wisteria is beyond heavenly when it comes to great scents. It can grow large so you will need huge pots with a trellis or placed again a garden wall that it can climb. The stunning colorful flowers are lovely enough but with it's vanilla fragrance you will get the best of both worlds.
Lily of the Valley gives off a big scent so don't be fooled by it's small flowers. You can smell its scent even while walking by it no matter where it is placed. How wonderful is that. One bulb fills a 4" square space so make your planter large and plant 5 bulbs to get a great display of flowers and fragrance.
Bridal Bouquet (abelia) In spring there is nothing more scented than this potted plant. This strong fragrance can waft at least 15 feet away from the pot. This plant is a scent factory that just keeps on giving. It blooms from late spring to early summer with it's lilac scented pink buds and white trumpets.
Lastly, lets look at Black Negligee (actaea) with it's fruity smell. It's foliage is purplish black, lacy and sexy. By midsummer, tall wands are covered with small white flowers. This one is exquisite and sweet smelling. The perfect potted flowers for your garden.
Food for fodder is harlequin glory bower, Oriental lilies, Pink Dawn, Winter sweet and Sweet Box are all lovely smelling.
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Post Last Updated: 5/3/2018 11:53:50 AM |
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