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West Tennessee Gardeners?
Looking for members near me in west Tennessee. I am in Jackson.
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[IMPORTANT READ] Wow! A huge thank you to each of you who joined The Potted Garden Society. This isn’t just a gardening group — it’s our green corner of the internet. Together, our mission is simple: 👉 Build a vibrant community of 10,000+ passionate plant lovers — from curious beginners to backyard legends — who are here to share, learn, and grow 🌼 Think of Skool as your gardening clubhouse. A space where tips bloom, ideas grow roots, and plants (and people!) thrive together. Here’s what we’ll dig into as a group: 🌱 Seasonal planting tips, tricks & troubleshooting 🌼 Celebrating plant wins (with proud pics!) 🐛 Solving pest & soil challenges 🍅 Learning how to grow food at home 🌿 Swapping advice on tools, composting & containers Our FIRST main focus as a community: 🔥 Help each other grow more confidently each season 💬 Make daily conversations about real plant wins & woes 🌍 Share eco-friendly ways to garden & give back to the earth A Few Quick Things: 1️⃣ This space is for plant newbies and seasoned growers 🌻 2️⃣ Say hello below 👋 Tell us what you grow, your zone or location, and a pic of your current favorite plant! Let’s grow something beautiful — together. Let’s grow The Potted Garden Society! 💚 – Donna
4 likes • Mar 11
Hello everyone! I have just moved from Washington state (8a-9b, a cool, moist climate) to west Tennessee (7a much warmer). My yard is small and is almost a total “blank slate”. Our “courtyard in Washington was our “happy place” (see pics) and we hope to turn our yard of grass into another lovely garden area. I know I will have questions to ask as we begin, but thought I would show you what we did in WA. I had my flowers in pots, but then my husband made a wooden “container” for me.
5 likes • Mar 11
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Pretty Foliage Plants That Look “Designed” (Even in January)
January can feel a little… beige. The garden beds are sleeping, the patio pots are quiet, and even the sun seems to clock out early. But here’s the good news: 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰-𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬. They don’t need blooms to look stunning. In fact, the right leaves can make your home (or plant nook!) look like you hired a designer. Below are some “𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞” foliage plants that look polished even on your most tired winter day. Plus quick tips to keep them looking their best. 𝟏) 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬 (𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧, 𝐍𝐞𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝: trailing vines instantly soften shelves, bookcases, and corners. 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩: give it a bright window if possible, but it handles medium light well. Let the top inch or two of soil dry before watering. 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤: put it up high and let it spill down — instant “plant stylist” vibes. 𝟐) 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 (𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝:: upright, sculptural, modern. It’s basically living decor. 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩: water sparingly (seriously). It’s happier a little dry than a little wet. 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤: looks amazing in a simple pot with a clean shape (white, black, or terracotta). 𝟑) 𝐙𝐙 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝: glossy, structured leaves that always look freshly wiped. 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩: low water + tolerates lower light better than most plants. 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤: a ZZ plant on a side table = instant “grown-up” plant corner. 𝟒) 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 (𝐀𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝: gorgeous patterned leaves — silvers, greens, and even pinks/reds in some varieties. 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩: one of the best options for medium-to-lower indoor light. Keep it evenly moist (not soggy). 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤:: use it as your “color plant” when everything else is just green. 𝟓) 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐧 (𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐟, 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥, 𝐞𝐭𝐜.) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝: lush, soft, and elegant — like pothos’ slightly fancier cousin. 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩: bright indirect light is best; water when the top inch dries out. 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤: it looks stunning in a hanging planter or in a pot on a plant stand.
3 likes • Mar 11
This was a great informational article. I also want a snake plant!! 😁
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Carolyn Dodds
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Just moved back to Tennessee after 25 years in Washington state. Need to re-learn gardening here! Retired. Love flowers!

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