The “Smart” Container Herb Garden by Marty Gottlieb For many years, I’ve been growing my culinary herbs in garden containers. As an amateur cook, I appreciate having fresh herbs readily available. More often than not, it’s usually when I’m in the middle of preparing a recipe that I realize I need a sprig of thyme…
Have you ever tasted fresh dug potatoes? Have you ever tasted a freshly picked-from-the-vine tomato? Cherry tomato? Green Pepper? You don’t know what you’re missing! The problem is that not everyone has room for a garden. There’s a solution… fabric container gardening Traditionally, container gardeners have struggled to grow fruits, vegetables & edibles. Plastic containers…
A Guide To Growing Tomatoes In a Smart Pot Container gardening tomatoes is a great way to garden in limited space. There are many ways to container garden and many products out there to help you. The Smart Pot® is one of the best. Here are some tips for your next container gardening adventure. 1….
Perennials have never been extremely popular plants with container gardeners. Short flowering times for a plant that stays in a container for years might hardly seem worthwhile. The Smart Pot, however, is ideal for growing perennials. In the Smart Pot the root structure of a plant stays healthy and vibrant for a long period of…
Award Winning Bag The Smart Pot has received a great amount of recognition as a true innovator in the Hydroponic industry. Among our awards are- 3 Silver Bars from Spannabis, Barcelona, 2011, 2012, 2014 Mejor utensilio de cultivo 2 Silver Bars from Spannabis, Malaga, 2012, 2013 Mejor utensilio de cultivo 2 Mejor Producto awards from…
Portable Plants Many gardeners use the Smart Pot to give themselves a “portable plant”. This is especially true when used on plants that might struggle in either the cold winter or hot summer in your area. Example 1: a banana plant A Banana plant is an eye catcher in the summer. But it must be…
Pocket Planting The Smart Pot’s soft-sided, fabric construction is a distinct advantage that allows you to grow plants all over the container: top, sides and bottom (hang it up). Why buy a hard-sided container that allows you to plant less then 25% of its capacity? To use the Smart Pot simply cut an “X” anywhere…
We may be in the middle of The Dog Days of Summer, but let’s make the best of it by trying a recipe from Chef Amanda Jane Simcoe that combines the corn we have planted with the peppers popping and our spectacular herbs. Jerk Chicken with Elote 4 scallions, roughly chopped 2 large garlic cloves…
Pan-fried Purple Potatoes with Crème Fraiche and Caviar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 purple potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8” thick 1 sea salt, to taste Crème Fraiche Assorted caviar Snipped fresh chives, for garnish Instructions Heat oil in a cast iron skillet, over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook potatoes, flipping once after…
How many of our friends are enjoying a great harvest of tomatoes? If you are like us, we are always looking for a great recipe to use and delight our family and friends. Amanda Jane Simcoe outdid herself. Don’t tell my grandmother, but this cheese and tomato pie recipe might’ve outdone her! CHEESE AND TOMATO…