Every September, the third week is dedicated to something near and dear to our hearts—National Indoor Plant Week! It’s the perfect excuse (not that we really need one!) to shower your indoor garden with a little extra love. Whether your home is filled with trailing pothos, flowering orchids, or an herb corner by the window, this week is all about celebrating the joy and health benefits indoor plants bring into our lives. Indoor plants don’t just look good—they boost mood, clean the air, and even improve focus. Let’s make this week special with some fun and meaningful ways to celebrate! 🌱 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝟏. 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Wipe down dusty leaves, refresh the soil if needed, and trim away any brown edges. Your plants will thank you with fresh growth! 𝟐. 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐲 If your plant looks cramped or roots are peeking out, treat it to a new, roomier container. Consider a decorative pot that brightens your space—it’s a makeover for both your plant and your room. 𝟑. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐩 Invite friends, neighbors, or fellow community members to trade cuttings. It’s a fun way to expand your collection without spending a dime—and to share a little green joy. 𝟒. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 Rearrange your plants into a fresh display. Grouping plants together not only makes a bold statement but also helps them thrive thanks to shared humidity. 𝟓. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 Post a photo of your happiest houseplant or your coziest plant nook in our community. Inspire others and maybe pick up some new styling ideas for your own space. 𝟔. 𝐓𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 Been eyeing that fiddle leaf fig or curious about air plants? National Indoor Plant Week is the perfect time to bring home a new leafy friend. 𝟕. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 Take time to read up on your plant’s care needs, or try propagating cuttings to expand your green family. It’s both fun and rewarding to watch new plants grow from your own. 🌿 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞? Indoor plants bring more than beauty to our homes. They remind us to slow down, nurture, and appreciate life’s small green victories. This week is about pausing to enjoy the companionship of our leafy friends and connecting with others who share the same passion.

[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

Picked and ate my first cantaloupe from my container garden It was delicious. Found two more about the size of baseballs. Hope they grow and ripen as well!

A watering can might seem like a simple tool, but the right one can make a big difference in how effectively—and enjoyably—you care for your container garden. With so many options out there, it’s worth knowing what to look for to match your unique setup, whether you're tending pots on a patio, balcony, or kitchen windowsill. 🚿 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 A good watering can helps you: * Avoid spills and overwatering * Reach tight spots or hanging planters * Maintain gentle, consistent watering (especially for delicate seedlings) * Prevent strain on your hands and wrists 🪴 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏. 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 * Small gardens/indoor plants: ½ to 1 gallon is ideal—lightweight and easy to maneuver. * Larger patios or balconies: 1.5 to 2.5 gallons reduces trips back and forth to the tap. 𝟐. 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 * Long spouts: Help reach into hanging baskets or under dense foliage. * Short spouts: Better for quick watering of low, accessible containers. * Shower heads (rose attachments): Provide gentle rain-like watering—great for seedlings and delicate leaves. 𝟑. 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 * A fully filled watering can may be heavier than it looks. Look for one with a comfortable handle and good weight distribution to prevent spills or fatigue. 𝟒. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 * 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜: Lightweight and affordable, but can crack if left in the sun. * 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 (𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫): Durable and classic-looking but heavier—especially when full. * 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Eco-friendly options are increasingly available and often quite stylish. 𝟓. 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 * Dual handles for better control * Removable shower head for versatility * Slim designs for storing in tight spots * Indoor vs. outdoor aesthetics (some cans are so pretty, they double as decor!) 🧪 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 * Keep two cans if you garden indoors and outdoors—a small one for houseplants and a larger one for containers outside. * Label a dedicated can for fertilizing so you don’t mix up your regular watering and feeding routines.

𝐵𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑒𝑠, 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠, ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑏𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑢𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒! August 1st is 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧-𝐈𝐭-𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲, a celebration of preserving the fruits (and veggies!) of your garden labor—no matter how big or small your harvest may be. And if you’re growing in containers, yes, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑏𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑛. Whether you’re working with a bumper crop of cherry tomatoes or just enough jalapeños for a small batch of salsa, this is the perfect time to learn how to stretch your harvest into fall and beyond. 🥫 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧-𝐈𝐭-𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲? Started by Ball® Canning, this day encourages gardeners and food lovers alike to learn the art of home canning and preserving. The goal is simple: 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆, 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. 🍅 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 Even small harvests can lead to delicious preserved treats. Here’s what container gardeners are preserving this season: * 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐬: Whole, crushed, or sauced * 𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬: Pickled or added to spicy relishes * 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬: Made into pestos or herb vinegars * 𝐂𝐮𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: Pickled into crunchy snacks * 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬 (𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐬): Jammed and jellied with love * 🛠️ 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬) 𝟏. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 * Try a simple refrigerator pickle or herb-infused vinegar—no fancy equipment needed. * Make a single jar of jam or tomato sauce and freeze it if you’re not ready to water-bath can. 𝟐. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 * A stock pot and canning rack are often enough to get started. * You can even freeze herbs in ice cube trays with olive oil for later use. 𝟑. 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 * Include the date and ingredients. * Trust us—future-you will thank present-you when reaching into the pantry. 𝟒. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 * Kids love mashing berries, measuring sugar, and making labels. 🌿 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 * 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐞 – Use up ripe tomatoes and extra herbs. * 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 – Great for burgers and sandwiches.