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23 ARTICLES IN THIS COLLECTION
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Oct 20, 2026
Bringing hardy herbs indoors before the first cold nights Bringing hardy herbs indoors before the first cold nights is most useful when it fits an ordinary week...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Sep 19, 2026
Saving basil, mint, and oregano for the colder months At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture-...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Sep 15, 2026
Late-summer container crops to start before fall arrives At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a pictu...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Sep 12, 2026
What to plant in midsummer for a fall harvest At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture-perfect...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Sep 8, 2026
Keeping Kratky reservoirs productive in warm weather At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture-p...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Sep 5, 2026
Heat-smart container gardening for summers Container gardening can keep producing through an Ozarks summer, but pots feel heat and wind faster than plants growi...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Sep 1, 2026
How to harvest herbs without slowing down new growth At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture-p...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Aug 29, 2026
What to grow in a container when you only have one sunny spot At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Aug 25, 2026
How to keep a deck garden watered without wasting time At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Aug 22, 2026
Warm-weather herbs that thrive in planters At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture-perfect pla...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Aug 11, 2026
A Kratky refresher for fresh greens near the kitchen At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture-p...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jul 25, 2026
How to use garden trimmings in a simple backyard compost At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a pictu...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jun 30, 2026
How to create shade for container plants without building a structure At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary wee...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jun 23, 2026
What to do with an early summer herb harvest At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture-perfect p...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jun 9, 2026
Kratky greens when outdoor heat makes gardening harder At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jun 2, 2026
Easy vegetables to grow in containers through a summer At Lake of the Ozarks, the best warm-season projects are the ones that fit an ordinary week—not a picture...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Apr 28, 2026
Simple Ways to Use Rainwater Around a Container Garden Rainwater can be a useful part of a container-garden routine, especially when summer heat makes porch and...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Apr 21, 2026
Growing Pollinator-Friendly Flowers in Containers A few flower containers can do more than make a deck or porch look finished. They can provide nectar and polle...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Apr 11, 2026
Kratky Herbs for Busy Households Fresh herbs are one of the easiest ways to make a small growing setup feel worthwhile. A few leaves of basil, parsley, chives,...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Apr 4, 2026
Spring Container Gardening: What to Plant First Spring container gardening in Missouri is mostly about timing and restraint. The first warm day can make it temp...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Mar 10, 2026
The Simple Kratky Method for First-Time Gardeners The Kratky method is a simple way to grow plants in water without pumps, timers, or a circulating system. For...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Mar 3, 2026
Cool-Season Vegetables That Work Well in Containers The first vegetables of the year do not have to wait for tomato weather. In the Lake of the Ozarks area, coo...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Feb 24, 2026
A Container Garden Plan Before Spring Arrives By late winter, a container garden can feel like one more thing waiting on a long to-do list. The easiest way to a...