Course details

This course is designed for people who are looking to start growing fresh flowers and produce in small space and small places. Taught by Meg Smolinski, a soon-to-be Master Gardener who volunteers at the National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian Gardens in Washington, D.C., this course will give you the knowledge you need to start your own container garden.

In this course you'll learn:

  • How to correctly choose containers to use for your garden
  • Tips on placement of the containers and container preparation for optimal plant growth
  • Overview of what plants to choose for container gardens
  • Maintenance of your container garden including appropriate fertilization, watering, pruning, replanting, and harvesting
  • Tips from my "lessons learned"--learn from the mistakes I've made with my own container gardens!
  • Helpful resources for further information and education

Anyone can start a container garden to provide fresh vegetables, fruits, and beautiful flowers. Get started on the right foot with your container garden by using my course!

Updated on 22 March, 2018
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