Knowing how to grow garlic in pots is the way to enjoy this crop even without outdoor gardening space. Fortunately, all kinds of garlic areeasy to grow in containers. Exceptionally tolerant of cold temperatures, garlic can be grown outdoors year-round inUSDA Hardiness Zones 4-7. Credit:premat / Getty Images Outside of these areas, some extra precautions for cold and warm temperatures will be beneficial. There aretwo kinds of garlicto choose from: softneck and hardneck....

Learn how to grow garlic and harvest the freshest cloves right from your indoor garden with this easy-to-use guide. Garlic (Allium sativum) is usually grown outdoors for its edible bulbs and greens. Learn how to grow thetastiest garlicright on your windowsill. Credit:FotoDuets / Getty Images Choose an indoor location that receives six to eight hours of bright light dailygarlic thrives withlots of sunlight. If you have a bright south- or west-facing window, locate your garlic pots there....

Use this guide to grow a ginger root into a new plant and harvest more ginger. Best of all, it will yield an abundance of its warm aromatic flavor for your favoriteginger-infused recipes. Get started by following the easy steps below. Credit:Getty Images / Dusan Atlagic Getty Images / Dusan Atlagic Steps for Growing a Ginger Root 1. Select a Rhizome Look for plump rhizomes (ginger roots) that have little swollen knobs along their length....

Take the guesswork out of growing herbs indoors with this simple guide. These tips will help you start your plants off right and keep them thriving indoors. Light Outside in the garden,herbs grow best in full sun. Credit: Carson Downing To grow herbs indoors, place them by the sunniest window you’re free to. A south- or southwest-facing window that lets in direct sunlight is best. Givepotted indoor herbsa quarter-clockwise turn once a week to expose all sides of the plant equally to sunlight....

Yes, you’re free to grow hosta plants from seed with a few basic supplies. Carson Downing 1. Each seed pod contains many hosta seeds. Credit:Carson Downing The seed pods dry completely and burst open in a few weeks to reveal tiny black seeds. Gently scrape the seeds out of the pods. Store the seeds in a cool, dry, dark spot until you are ready to plant. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Gather Your Supplies...

Learn the tricks for growing hyacinth bulbs in water to coax their sweet-smelling flowers into early bloom. Here’show to force bulbsin a vase so it’s possible for you to enjoyhyacinthsbefore spring officially arrives. Place them in the crisper drawer of your fridge for at least 12 weeks. Credit: Jason Donnelly Snip off up to half of the roots' length. Fill the forcing vase to just below the cup where the bulb will rest....

Plant this tall annual where it can drape its eye-catching blooms over a fence or gate. In recent years, kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate has seen a resurgence in popularity, often being found in heirloom plant catalogs. Generally, you could plant it once, and it will reseed for years to come. Credit: Matthew Benson With its long chains of pink blossoms, kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate adds a romantic touch to any garden. Often beginning to bloom in midsummer, this annual will continue to bloom until fall....

This fragrant classic spring flower easily fills a shady space below a tree. How can such a tiny flower give off such a tremendous scent? It also makes adorable, tiny bouquets. Credit: Ginny Weiler It makes agood groundcoverin small areas. Lily of the valley is toxic to humans and pets. Most gardeners plant it under trees where it will fill the space over time. Credit: Bill Holt Dig a hole that is large enough and deep enough to fit the rhizome....

Learn how to grow mandevilla to add a splash of color to any sunny space in your garden. A classic tropical vine, mandevilla(Mandevillaspp.) is a great way to add a splash of color to any sunny space in your garden. Credit:Bill Stites Bill Stites Mandevillas are all about the big,tropical-looking blooms. They come in shades of pink, red, and white, and many shades in between. Now there’s a new color added to the range, a beautiful apricot....

Learn how to grow microgreens indoors to add these tasty veggies to your recipes. These teensymicrogreen seedlingsare grown for harvest at a tender stage and are perfect for a windowsill garden. They’re ready for harvest and can have their stems snipped after only two to three weeks of growing. If left to grow, microgreens become young seedlings and then full-fledged plants. To grow microgreens indoors, you’ll need potting mix andbright light....

Matthew Benson A lush carpet of vivid green moss canevoke a fairytale landscape. Reasons to Grow Moss in Your Garden Some gardenersconsider moss a nuisanceto be eradicated from their yards. With over 14,000 species of moss worldwide, gardeners can find moss varieties that tolerate dry and sunny areas. Credit:Matthew Benson It is also not a favorite food for deer and pests. Aside from its sheer usefulness, moss is also bewitchingly beautiful....

Fresh-picked mushrooms add so much flavor to pizza, pasta, and more. Plus, they’re easy to grow indoors. (Note that if you do get a second or third crop, it will be less robust.) Credit: Kritsada Panichgul Why Grow Mushrooms? Mushrooms are fast-growing and can be ready to harvest within a few weeks. Use these step-by-step instructions to grow oyster mushrooms, portobellos, shiitakes, and more. Credit: Blaine Moats How Do Mushrooms Grow?...

An indoor olive tree will add a little Mediterranean flair to your home. Here’s what you oughta know to grow olive tree indoors successfully. Your tree might even produce fruit over time! Credit:Mauro Murgia / Getty Images Growing Olive Trees Indoors vs. Outdoors Olive trees are evergreens native to the Mediterranean region. Both types of olive trees prefer warmer environments and aresensitive to freezing temperatures. Because of this, growing olive trees outdoors can be a bit tricky in places with cold winters....