[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

After yesterday’s Weed Appreciation Day post… you might be thinking: 👉 “Okay… I appreciate them… but I still don’t want them.” Totally fair. The good news? Container gardeners actually have a BIG advantage when it comes to weeds. Let’s make the most of it 👇 🪴 1. Start With Clean, Quality Soil (This is where most weed problems begin) If weeds are constantly popping up, your soil might be bringing them in. What to watch for: - Reusing old soil without refreshing it - Using garden soil (instead of potting mix) - Compost that wasn’t fully broken down What to do instead: ✔ Use a fresh, high-quality potting mix ✔ If reusing soil, mix in new potting mix + compost ✔ Remove any visible roots or plant debris before planting 👉 Think of this as setting the stage for a weed-free season 🌱 2. Mulch… Yes, Even in Containers A lot of gardeners skip this step in pots—but it makes a HUGE difference. Why it works: - Blocks light (weed seeds can’t sprout) - Keeps soil moisture steady - Reduces how often weeds show up Easy container mulch ideas: ✔ Straw or shredded leaves ✔ Small bark chips ✔ Coco coir ✔ Even a thin layer of compost 👉 Just 1 to 2 inches can dramatically cut down weeds ✋ 3. Pull Them Early (Tiny = Easy Win) Weeds are like uninvited guests… The longer they stay, the harder they are to remove 😬 Your new habit: ✔ Do a quick 30-second scan when you water ✔ Pull weeds while they’re small ✔ Get the root (especially taproots like dandelions) 👉 This one habit alone can prevent 90% of frustration later After yesterday’s Weed Appreciation Day post… you might be thinking: 👉 “Okay… I appreciate them… but I still don’t want them.” Totally fair. The good news? Container gardeners actually have a BIG advantage when it comes to weeds. Let’s make the most of it 👇 🪴 1. Start With Clean, Quality Soil (This is where most weed problems begin) If weeds are constantly popping up, your soil might be bringing them in. What to watch for: - Reusing old soil without refreshing it - Using garden soil (instead of potting mix) - Compost that wasn’t fully broken down

This is my first time taking care of an amaryllis that I received in December as a gift. It had a wax around it should I keep it indoors? I have no idea how to take care of it… I did remove the wax and plant it in dirt

Has anyone done raised garden beds with pallets? I received 3 from a facility I do clinicals at. I brought them home to do some planting in, but curious what everyone has planted in them, if anything...

A little added information about myself. I am a bilateral hand amputee and this is a picture of me planting my first container using my prosthetics.