Hello lovelies! I live in Zone 9 and have nasty little snails crawling along the exterior of our house, and attaching themselves to my potted plants😬. Not just a few, but at least 100. How do I get rid of them?

I saved an oak tree in my yard that got hit by lightning. My compost bin for 3 years saved the tree beyond my belief. It's now 4x the size it was.

Just a random picture of yesterday's small veggie haul.

[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

Have you shared your “Container Star of the Summer” yet? We’ve already seen some amazing entries — from overflowing tomatoes to stunning blooms. 💚 🎁 Remember, the winner gets a gorgeous 𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 to highlight their favorite container! ➡️ To enter: Post a pic or video of your star plant in the Giveaway category by Sept 25. Who’s the MVP of your summer garden? 🌞