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Weeder’s




                                                                Digest









                                                                                            By Bob Siren



                                                                        Going to pot?


                                                                Contain yourselves…




                                                                  Container gardening is fun and
                                                              allows us to garden wherever we

                                                              want.  From window boxes, to hanging

                                                              baskets to various sized and shaped

                                                              containers, as long as the container

                                                              holds dirt, you can grow flowers, herbs
                                                              or even fresh vegetables in just about


     Remember, it never hurts to seek professional            anything.  And with the help of today’s
        advice. You can reach Bob Siren by email:             soil and fertilizer products available at
                 GardenGab@wslk880.com
        www.facebook.com/Garden-Gab-on-WSLK                   your local garden centers, you do not
                                                              need a green thumb anymore to have

                                                              success with containers, making this

                                                              an excellent method for both beginners

                                                              and experienced gardeners.

                                                                   It’s important to apply the basic

                                                              rules of gardening to your containers:

                                                              all plants, no matter how you plant

                                                              them, require adequate levels of
                                                              sunlight, water and food to thrive.  So

                                                              pick your plants according to where the


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