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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

National Ugly Sweater Day is all about fun, personality, and not taking things too seriously. Which makes it the perfect day to let your plants join the celebration. No knitting required. No stress involved. Just a few quick, playful ways to “dress up” your plants using things you probably already have or can grab in one quick Dollar Store run. Let’s give your plants their moment to shine (ugly sweaters optional). 🌿 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐨 Plants are already part of your holiday décor: poinsettias, herbs, winter greens, porch pots. Adding a little personality: ✔ makes your home feel more festive ✔ encourages creativity ✔ sparks conversation ✔ is extremely photo-worthy ✔ makes winter gardening more fun And in true PGS fashion we’re keeping it simple, inexpensive, and plant-safe. 🎁 𝟏. 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 Keep an eye out for: * Mini scarves * Tiny hats or beanies * Felt ornaments * Holiday ribbon * Gnomes & figurines * Bottle-brush trees * Mini signs (“Joy,” “Ho Ho Ho,” “Merry”) * Pipe cleaners * Pom-poms * Mini stockings Almost anything small can become plant décor. 🧣 𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 “𝐔𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫” (𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬) This is one of the easiest and safest options. How to do it: * Cut a short strip of felt, ribbon, or fabric * Loosely wrap it around the pot, not the plant * Secure with tape or a bow This keeps fabric away from leaves and soil while still looking festive. Great for: * Herbs * Poinsettias * Christmas cactus * Houseplants on shelves 🎅 𝟑. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 (𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐞) For sturdy plants like: * Rosemary * Snake plants * Dracaena * Small evergreens You can gently place: * A mini Santa hat * A tiny knit beanie * A felt cone hat 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Rest it on the pot rim or a stake. Don’t stretch leaves or tie anything tightly. 🎄 𝟒. 𝐎𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 = 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐟𝐢𝐭 This is a crowd favorite. How to do it: * Glue mini ornaments onto skewers or craft sticks * Insert into soil near the back of the pot

There’s something special about seasoning your holiday feast with herbs you’ve grown yourself. Whether you have a sunny windowsill or a few pots on the patio, growing Thanksgiving herbs like sage, thyme, and rosemary brings both beauty and flavor to your table. 🪴 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 Fresh herbs elevate holiday dishes with vibrant aroma and taste — and container gardening makes them easy to keep close at hand. These Mediterranean classics thrive in pots and can even move indoors when temperatures drop. 🌱 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 Why it shines: Sage’s soft, silvery-green leaves are the hallmark flavor of Thanksgiving stuffing. Its earthy aroma pairs beautifully with poultry and roasted vegetables. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: * Use a medium pot (10–12 inches) with excellent drainage. * Place in full sun and water only when the top inch of soil is dry. * Pinch off flower spikes to keep growth leafy and full. 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐩: Clip a few leaves just before cooking for the most intense flavor. 🌿 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐦𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 Why it shines: Thyme adds subtle, savory notes to almost any dish — from roasted potatoes to turkey gravy. Its tiny leaves pack a big punch! 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: * Plant in a shallow pot or shared herb container. * Loves full sun and well-draining soil. * Don’t overwater; thyme thrives on a little neglect. 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐩: Snip stems just above a leaf node — it’ll encourage bushier regrowth for winter. 🌸 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 Rosemary’s pine-like fragrance brings warmth to roasted meats and breads. It’s also a stunning ornamental plant that looks right at home in festive displays. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: * Choose a tall pot to accommodate its deep roots. * Provide bright light and let soil dry slightly between waterings. * Bring indoors before frost for a fragrant winter windowsill plant. 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐩: Cut young sprigs — older stems can get woody and lose their potency. 🍽️ 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 Combine your homegrown herbs to make a Fresh Herb Butter: