My Favorite Plants Are Going to Pot!

[@dawnrene3878]

I have a small back garden with little sun, but I am starting to experiment with pots. However, I would like to say that I finally went to my mailbox and to my surprise saw you on page 108 of my May 2022 issue of Better Homes & Gardens. I was so excited! Can’t wait to get your book!

[@lisalundstrom1591]

Your top is adorable. Simple, feminine, and perfect for spring.

[@jaynehemmings8552]

That’s my coffee table book. My Mother’s Day gift 🎁

[@janb2162]

Pixelated does describe that bush! Spectacular flowering bushes, thanks to your hard work. Thanks for this video!

[@jrpacer6355]

What a compliment when your front yard is everyone photo shots

[@VeronicaRussek]

I’m in Northeast Mexico, zone 11b, I think… We have two seasons: before the heat and hotter than hell, and my garden is a balcony that gets full sun for most of the day, so I have three olive trees, lots of rosemary, lavender and desert roses for blooms and color, all in gray matching pots of different sizes and heights.

[@LindaVater]

Yup. I get it!

[@suzismith9681]

I took a hissy fit with my herb garden this last summer. It had been sorely neglected for a few years now. Out came the 3 tree roots(!) . It was then fertilized, which I haven't really done before. Replanted herbs found all around our home. The highlight has been lavender in pots ,along with the tender herbs. All top dressed with fine gravel. The intention is to bring them into the conservatory in winter. I have not done staging or theater before and have so enjoyed walking past this to our back door. Thankyou Linda for your inspiration and sharing of knowledge. The bridal veil? hydrangea hasn't flowered yet but the foliage is outstanding, can't wait for next spring to come to see the results. Love things in pots!

[@vickeypierce293]

My favorite pot is hostas!! I have all varieties My entire garden is planted in grow pots with handles like you use only 10, 15, and 20 gallon pots. I plant tomatoes onions cucumbers squash zucchini cantaloupe green beans and herbs!! Greatest invention ever

[@yvonnestyhr8308]

All grown in pots. Herbs: Rosemary-upright grows like a huge bush. Basil-simple and smells amazing. Oregano, Chives, Italian Parsley, Asian Parsley & Parsley and Tarragon. We now grow a wall of tomatoes in our front patio. Flowering plants: Gardenias: I am in mad love with the look and fragrance of the flowers. I have a wedding anniversary Gardenia tree. Hydrangeas, have one that is about 15 years old in a pot and it comes to life every spring. Lavender: Love & cannot stop enjoying lots of lavender all around my patio garden: English, Spanish, French & Portuguese. Lemon Verbena Topiaries: Smell wonderful and so beautiful. Geraniums: I have a hot pink plant in my walkway, it is a huge bush of flowers, about 8 years old. Indoor flowers are sitting on a counter in my kitchen: Orchids are my favorite. Right now, I have four white and one dark purple. My original orchid has so many blooms and the branches just spread out in happiness. I say this orchid is my big show off. :)

[@chines68]

You've encouraged me to grow herbs in pots now! I love all the ones you've mentioned (except, what is Asian Parsley??). I have several geraniums that I've overwintered for several years, and they look great.

[@jomoney465]

You don't say what ZONE you are in, but sounds like you have year-round sun and warmth ??? Sounds absolutely gorgeous and I can almost have a clear vision of your gardens, with your descriptions. Sounds like a little slice of heaven !! Good for you !!

[@yvonnestyhr8308]

Growing zone: 10a.

[@jomoney465]

@@yvonnestyhr8308 so you are in southern florida, exactly where I want to be in retirement !!! Those 55+ retirements communities down there are calling to me !!!

[@AgendaInMind]

Does anyone know if I can divide False Indigo? Love the one I bought last year, but cannot find the same one this year,only the native indigo which isn’t as pretty. Thanks!

[@lindaplaidduck]

Hello Linda! I always enjoy your tours & tips! Thank you for inviting us all to your herb party! 😂 Everything looks lovely... you included!! I'm sure Stuart does too - if we could see him! 🤗 Just wanted to share something... Once when I was harvesting some parsley for a summer salad, I found 2 large beautiful neon green caterpillars in my bowl of parsley! After some research, I discovered that they were Black Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. They were so pretty - I've been protecting & raising them ever since. Wanted to mention that just in case you or some of your viewers were unaware that parsley & dill are host plants for Black Swallowtail Butterflies!! Be careful... you don't want them to end up in your recipe at any stage of their growth! They literally look like tiny black & white bird poo when young for protection from predators. There are many pictures all over the internet!🐛🌱 Happy Spring! Happy gardening! Linda B. 🙂🙋‍♀️🦋🌷

[@LindaVater]

Oh I so enjoyed this comment! Yes, I have often seen them on parsley and dill and they are so Beautiful in every stage! Thank you for the wonderful reminder

[@mbtvalli]

Here in zone 5b Michigan watching a heavy spring snowfall I’m living vicariously through your videos. Of course I’m enjoying my indoor plants and seedling projects. 🌺🌺🌺

[@msavp4481]

Oh my gosh! I just saw you in the May 2022 issue of Better Homes & Gardens!!! I yelled to hubby “I know her!” Hahaha! Congratulations, Linda!

[@LindaVater]

Yes you do!😂

[@AJones-xo3jg]

You are so kind to share your yard like that! Happy Easter:-)

[@creative227]

Geraniums. Ferns. My two favorite things to put in containers.

[@gardengal26]

Yours and Claus' book arrived on the same day last week. Oh happy day!😁💗

[@judyhyland499]

Morning glories, 4 o'clocks, moon flower vines and all kinds of perenials

[@lovelyindeed4526]

I just found your channel!! As a first time home buyer with a 1937 cottage this is right up my alley. I have lived in the concrete jungle and do not know the first thing about plants or gardening. I was shocked to find out the cost of landscaping 😱 so I’ve been devouring your channel and videos. I have so many questions but one step at a time! Thank you!!! And Hey 👋🏽 Mr. Stuart you do such a great job!! So inspiring! ❤️💐🌿

[@LindaVater]

Welcome!

[@jomoney465]

welcome fellow gardener !!! you are in great company here !!

[@lovelyindeed4526]

@@jomoney465 thank you 🙏🏽 ❤️😊

[@anasofialulo7808]

Ohhhhh .....que bello árbol,todo Blanco!!!... PRECIOSO !

[@joywhitley3141]

Each year I plant a large container with New Guinea impatiens (fuchsia) several caladium bulbs (white with the pink centers) and some kind of spiller like wire vine or Ivy or dicondra with a white bicopa. It’s my favorite combination and the color lasts all summer. 💗

[@jenniferglenn4988]

I would love to see a picture of your container!

[@joywhitley3141]

@@jenniferglenn4988 Thanks! I have a digital photo, how do I send? I’m not very KZbin savvy. 😛

[@patriciabryant8894]

Veranda Magazine, March-April 2022, has a wonderful article on topiary. The title of the article is "Shape, Snip, Prune, Repeat." Of course, I thought of you, Linda! The writer of the article, Anne Marne, did a The Topiarist Hall of Fame listing of those who are known for their creative imagination and she does not include your name. I was disappointed because you are the very best. I have done some topiary after learning from you on KZbin and absolutely love it. I do not see a place to place photos but know you have inspired me in so many ways and taught me so much about gardening in general! I look forward to you seeing you on KZbin. You, Stewart, Sue Sue and hubs are top shelf! You are pure class and I love your videos.

[@mkitchens8163]

Zone 7B, north MS. I love any foliage plant, and use a lot of coleus and caladiums. I dig and store my caladiums and take cuttings from coleus and overwinter them in water on my windowsill or in small pots in the garage. I love the look of potato vines, but in my climate they just take over so can't use them in container combos. My garden peaks in the fall, and I have come to love the hardy mums (Clara Curtis, Brandywine Sunset) and asters. I add more to my collection each year. I even buy a lot of summer annuals that will look good in the fall (toffee twist carex, gold and yellow petchoas). And, of course, anything that flowers in blue looks great in a spring, summer or fall garden.

[@17ishChichi]

Zone 8b. Love in containers begonias and petunias

[@adamthepugh]

I love geraniums in pots. They really like to be by themselves best, so I plant them alone. I love large mixed pots of Supertunias and grasses, and angelonia. But my most favorite thing to grow in pots and baskets are herbs and veg; basil, rosemary, lavender, cherry tomatoes, French beans, etc! They’re beautiful and edible!

[@ziartbirb3142]

Strawberry for sure! The tiny white flower looks lovely and always a good surprise when there are few red ruby gems and taste delicious! No slugs no weed.

[@janecurtis5726]

In my container plantings I like to use flowering plants that are attractive to me but also to pollinating insects, butterflies and hummingbirds.

[@pamelaritch8587]

Spring/Summer: Penta, Angelonia, Caladiums, Potato vines, Geraniums, Coleus, Hardy Hibiscus Fall/winter: Violas, Pansies, Snapdragons, Dianthus (which reblooms in the Spring). This year I’m trying out Supertunias and Superbells with some purple sage for Spring/summer , in one of my Linda Vater pots. Looks beautiful. 8a

[@kihmjones6782]

Linda, your shows are always so entertaining and yet informative. I’ve collected some pretty pots and been debating what to put in them recently. Your show just got me thinking of herbs and mostly green things. Great idea!!

[@rondvu59]

Spectacular!!!!!!!!! There are no words.

[@Koort1008]

Coleus is the best. Never thought of putting it with fennel.

[@evahaynes4438]

Canna lilies, annuals, petunias, impatiens, Madagascar periwinkles, marigolds,ect. Love them all.🥰

[@emiliagarcia6868]

Hi Linda 🙋My container garden consists of morning glories,moon flower vines ,moon flower plant, mint,sedum, sweet potato and potatoe vines, my husband plants are tomatoes, jalapeno and onion

[@KayeCarterTV]

😊So much fun to see you in the garden. Love the outfit of the day. Sending hugs, love, prayers and kindness to you and your team.❤

[@jenniferhooks2454]

I love Hisea boots too! I have a pair of garden shoes that I wear most days I’m out in the garden.

[@gardeningforfunandlongevit6076]

Love to have potted Geraniums during Spring. They are so colorful on my front yard step.

[@uptenmilecreek]

Love, Love, Love the viburnum!

[@lianeabeyta4515]

I love white bacopa and variegated trailing ivy surrounding white cyclemen .. its such a fresh clean green and white combination

[@denisewade6439]

I love my beautiful pink geraniums in pots as well as many herbs. I also have some roses and petunias, in pots, strategically placed around our yard. 🌹🪴

[@yiselburns5013]

Geraniums are my favorite container plants.

[@LoriThurstonInTunePhoto]

I love mandavilla on my north facing porch. It grows like crazy. Flowers all summer. Zone 6

[@shefalichopra6618]

I have so many different pothos and philodendron in pots and also some anthuriums indoors. Adds colour and I bring a lil bit of the outdoors inside my home. I’m from bangalore, India

[@BarbaraWilhelm]

I'm so jealous of you being able to get out in your garden. I'm in zone 5a and we are going to get 2 inches of snow tonight. I also can't wait to get your book!

[@lisatague305]

Still cold here on the east coast , freeze warning tonight. I so need to get out into my garden and planters . Thank you for another great video !

[@deborahr9237]

Thanks to you I was inspired to plant small shrubs in containers I can over-winter in my garage. I created a Begonia theater (after your Geranium theater last summer) using pots that matched from Goodwill and wrought iron pieces also found at GW to elevate some of the pots Love your look today.

[@marybrand8269]

I grow herbs too, mint, parsley, thyme, basil.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

You have to try roasting fennel , like with chicken or other veg( carrots&potatoes )it’s terrific!🌿

[@dawnmitchell11]

I'm zone 8b Texas with sticky clay soil. The types of things I like to plant in containers are plants that need very good or sharp drainage. I do also grow strawberries and some salad basics in a raised bed. The third type of plant I like to grow in pots are the ones leftover because I bought too many! 😄

[@donnameyer2574]

I like to have lovage in my herb garden. The stems are square. The taste is similar to celery, but more peppery. I also have parsley, dill, sage, rosemary, oregano, chives and tarragon.

[@trudlarellano11]

For me...boungainvillea. so beautiful if it blooms.

[@kaychaney6102]

So enjoyed this. Thanks. I now know what to give my daughter-in-law for her birthday.

[@meridabowes3796]

I plant annuals in my pots every spring in my Pacific Northwest zone 8b yard. Our summer is so mild the plants usually last all season.

[@carolubosi1755]

Favorite containers-coleus, scented geraniums, Peruvian daffodils, petunias, scented jasmines and basil.

[@culturalinspiration_8468]

your pots look plush and green, I love it.

[@jeanettejohnson5033]

We in Minnesota got 1 inch of snow on Easter. It’s just not warming up here. I just love your yard. So much and so organized. I love the geraniums in pots is what I always plant. Pink mostly.

[@amyjones2490]

We are having a snowstorm here in s. Michigan. I’ve got to say my go to container plants are pelargonium and petunia. My new favorites are succulents in containers as they need less watering and they come in such a variety. Some are hardy and come back year on year and some I bring out for summer and in for winter so I can enjoy them year around.

[@MilesSherry]

My favorite seasonal container plants are Geraniums, Begonias, Petunias, Pansies, Snapdragons and Cabbage/Kale.

[@sherryhudson9075]

My granddaughter received one of those mushroom logs for her birthday. It grew a ton of mushrooms!

[@karenpentz4160]

Zone 7B in NC. Winter is violas, summer is annuals might be geraniums or Pentas or African daisy, etc, definitely herbs in pots. Many overwinter in their pots and come back. I have creeping thyme blooming, 2 mints, dill, and parsley that all came back this spring

[@gardenreel]

Great collection of plants 🪴 👌

[@judymiddleswart9350]

CLAUS DALBY IS SUCH A PRECIOUS MAN!!! Thanks for including his book!

[@LindaVater]

He is!

[@queen_sophie7515]

I love growing herbs and types of annual vines. I have 10 pots held by a rings on the side of my potting shed. I just love the look of it. To me it looks like a English garden with a modern twist lol.

[@lenorepaladino8632]

I have a deutzia and oak leaf hydrangea planted together too!

[@marybrand8269]

Mine is coleus,love the colors and variations.

[@stephaniejohnson2937]

Great video! Enjoyed seeing the pots planted with herbs! Can’t wait to get your new book!!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I love my perennial shovel too!! I started growing herbs in pots a few years ago- basil, oregano, rosemary, dill, parsley, and chocolate mint!

[@josephinebrevig8748]

I digress on what today’s topic is…..lol! Easily done. Great topic though. That Viburnum….wow! How i wish I had the space for that in my teeny garden.

[@ms.kristin6909]

Coleus! 🌷🌱They get so big so fast, and can go with my choice color of begonias, petunias and other foliage plants like trailing ivy or sweet potato vines!

[@shirleynall9048]

Just received his book. Love his channel. Enjoying your book as well.

[@leannbakht8822]

I love prince tut in a pot with red wing begonias and creeping Jenny or mezzo trailing red.

[@margaritasydney7356]

Definitely Pansies I live in Sydney Australia zone 10b so I get a long season from the beginning of Autumn until early summer

[@jomoney465]

I'm in Kentucky, Zone 7. Total agreement regarding the love for green and ever-green plants, in contrast to flowering. I much prefer the evergreen anything, and if I want color, then I go with the variegated evergreen (example: hosta) You get way more bang for your buck, and your back, and you can find colorful variegated evergreen perennial that will last through the winter months (in my zone 7 anyway) if you keep it watered. I even use variegated ivy climbing a trellis, in a container, and fill it in with annuals that are blooming, if I decide that I want a spot of color to draw the eye, maybe beside my outdoor rocking chair. Use red to attract hummingbirds.

[@jomoney465]

Correction: I go with the variegated perennial ( example: hosta ) . I love all things evergreen perennial. Once and done !!!

[@saphire82]

Tabouli! Very healthy and yummy. I often didn’t think I could grow enough parsley fast enough if I also use the parsley for something else. I might try it for fun.

[@rosemarymounts131]

I am looking for a good recipe for Tabouli. Do you have one to share?

[@saphire82]

@@rosemarymounts131 I kind of wing it but I usually use two bunches of parsley very finely chopped, two tomatoes diced small, 1/4 cup of diced onion also diced small, two tablespoons of bulgar that’s been soaked in hot water for about ten minutes, a little salt and about the juice of one to two lemons depending on how sour you like it.

[@lisalundstrom1591]

Every year I love to put coleus in. It’s such a colorful pop And they can fill up a pot pretty well. I like to change out the plantings around but the coleus always remain. I have to take them in in the winter. I make several cuttings and hobble them along For the next season.

[@chelseajones4141]

Best of luck on the new pot-a-thyme 🌿 My favorites to grow in containers are also herbs- dill, pineapple sage, lavender, rosemary, purple ruffles basil, and my #1 lemon varigated thyme 🍋🌞. Love the look of the terracotta and rose rock! I'd love to upgrade from my old plastic containers to terracotta like yours. Very pretty.

[@connieparcaro7502]

I do my herbs in pots. My sage is huge and even my neighbors asked what it is. It gets the lavender flowers on it the same time my cives get thier lavender flower balls on them. Looks lovely together!

[@connieparcaro7502]

CHIVES!

[@beverlyasleson3321]

So cool how you organize your pots. I also bought Claus Dalby book received it the same day I received yours I was looking at the pictures and reading your book too.

[@CindDJo]

GERANIUM!! I also love Bleeding Heart, lavender, and a sweet little vine called Love in a Puff. Laura, from Garden Answers introduced me to Love in a Puff. It's amazing for interest in an arrangement.

[@ldavis8]

I have several house plants on the glass porch, but outside, I have a huge pot of Lantana near the front door and in a side yard knockout rose bed, a container of red Amaryllis. The Lantana blooms all summer...it is the yellow, brown, pink variety. I live in zone 9A coastal, which means no beautiful purple Allium.

[@anniefrymire2664]

I always use geraniums and asparagus ferns , sweet potato vines and begonias ! I am really wanting to get into herb container gardening🪴 ( my daughter and I have done a drive by to look at your beautiful yard!) we are from western oklahoma where the wind has been CRAZY!! So your yard is very encouraging!

[@leighmeyer5982]

I'm in 7b Tennessee. I've done a lot of different seasonal things in pots, but my favorite are kimberly ferns for dependability, cost (big volume relative to price) texture, length of time looking great outside and just making me happy. Usually available here around Mother's Day. They'll be great outside until October.

[@TheMoodyHouse]

I love my herbs in containers like mint, rosemary, thyme, basil, also I like some annuals like begonias, pansies and petunias in containers.

[@mamiemw6418]

I also love to grow my herbs in containers, on my deck, on a table for easy reach. I will start calling it my herb theater, instead of my herb table. 😄 Tall, chartreuse lemon grass makes a lovely sound and is the perfect backdrop for the gray sage, variegated lemon thyme, and deep green of rosemary. We have neighborhood pets so keeping it on a table also keeps them safe.

[@gaysullivan1942]

Sugar snap peas surrounded by Little Gem lettuce in my earth box. Geraniums of course are among my favs.

[@jeanninef2110]

I have found these past two years that coleus is great in my window box outside my kitchen window....and I also plant the bigger variety of begonias! And I love geraniums in my window boxes on my little shed in the backyard! Your garden is looking great!!

[@crittergirl3647]

Coleus. But I’ve also loved my red twig dogwood, heavily pruned each year.

[@miriamgleeson6947]

Basil and other herbs such as sage and rosemary. Also leafy greens, spring onions and parsley in my half wine barrel.

[@yvonneadrian734]

I think I will try something new this fall and do a massive planting in pots of white daffodils and tulips.

[@sherrypollard7190]

I grow herbs in pots, I plant geraniums, caladiums, impatiens and Angel wing begonias in in pots and hanging baskets. Zone 7

[@annaizak8639]

My favorite plants in pots are herbs and edible plants, like nasturtium. I keep them on the deck close to kitchen, so easy access when I’m cooking and “decorating” my meals.

[@kristymarie6065]

I just got your book today. I really like the material you used and the extra goodies in the back. Sick today so that was a treat to receive.

[@LindaVater]

Get better soon!

[@hvu9802]

Thank you for recommending Colorblends. I ordered Apples to Oranges, a short but large flowered tulip. I was not sure I would like them but that are one of the most beautiful displays I’ve ever seen. I planted them in an undulating pathway. Spectacular.

[@emiliagarcia6868]

Good morning Linda 🙋 my container garden are moon flower, sweet potato and potatoe vines, clematis, morning glories,moon flower vines, mint sedums,

[@moniquemckenna6795]

Tried to order Claus Dalby’s Containers in the Garden, as I think it will be a wonderful addition to my garden books. Waiting for the arrival of my Elegant and Edible Garden. Alas, Claus Darby’s is not available, so put it on the wait list. Here zone 4a , not ready to plant anything LOL 😂

[@edstud1]

Such a good video, thanks Linda!

[@laurahall9114]

Zone 9b, standard pineapple guava planted in the ground, more than 30 years old (pruned annually) still get a great crop of fruit. Very easy care, not buggy at all, makes a great privacy hedge. Question for Linda: Do your squirrels eat the creeping thyme?

[@LindaVater]

What an exceptional treasure! No, I haven’t seen them eating time… But often digging in the pot.

[@saraw8503]

I use my containers for annual color….bulbs, dianthus, pansies, snaps for spring. Petunias and other annuals for summer.

[@carolyost6733]

I have a container of herbs on back patio and so convenient to run out grab for cookin'. Always have a fern on front porch. I did a green pepper in a pot and had really nice peppers. Then like sone containers of annuals for top of color placed here and there in flower beds.

[@anasofialulo7808]

Cuantas flores BELLAS...como cuentas de JOYAS...!

[@lindarose2244]

Zone 7a (southern NJ) - A few of my favorites for containers in spring and summer are dragon wing begonias, coleus, Angelonia, and elephant ears. This year I’m planning on caladium for my front porch because it’s shaded and the dragon wing begonias make the porch too messy. 😉

[@christybaum]

So glad I found your channel. I am in Oklahoma as well.

[@LindaVater]

Welcome!

[@bernadettevirgines3545]

Love the viburnum; can't wait to see the deutzia blooms. 🥰

[@michellejames5953]

Squatty Potty 😂 Thanks for another great video!