{"id":16992,"date":"2020-10-19T11:46:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T15:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crescentgarstg.wpengine.com\/?p=16992"},"modified":"2023-05-25T17:37:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T21:37:23","slug":"what-plants-to-grow-to-use-for-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crescentgarden.com\/blog\/what-plants-to-grow-to-use-for-cooking\/","title":{"rendered":"What Plants To Grow To Use For Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mastering the Art of French Cooking<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your go-to cookbook, or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are you an instinctive chef that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0create<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0delicious dishes on the fly? Do you aspire to compete on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top Chef,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or are you constantly looking for inspiration when you open the refrigerator? Whether you\u2019re a gourmet cook or simply struggle to get dinner on the table before racing off to a ball game or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">yoga<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0class, you\u2019ll boost your meal-planning inspiration when you grow your own food!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Creating gorgeous containers filled with plants you can eat not only makes a beautiful addition to your backyard<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, patio,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or balcony, it also inspires your meals with fresh, seasonal produce.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW249274302 BCX7\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From lush, ripe heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors to fragrant, pretty herbs t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0add flavor and interest to recipes, growing edible<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">make<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0mealtime<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0easier<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Head out to your container garden to see what\u2019s ripe and ready to harvest. Use your homegrown goodies as the basis of your meal planning.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to create\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">homemade\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pasta sauce<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or whip up\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a refreshing drink<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, we\u2019ve\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">put together\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">great\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">edible plant combinations to grow in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">container<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hat will<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0add homegrown goodness to your plate!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Growing food in containers is simple.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crescentgarden.com\/product\/dot\/\">large container<\/a>, add potting soil, place in a sunny location near a water source, and create a beautiful, edible container garden that will inspire your kitchen adventures!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check often for pests or water needs, and don\u2019t forget to feed your green babies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pick one container garden<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0combination<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or plant them all for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">long\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">seasons filled with homegrown goodness!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16999 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/crescentgarstg.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tomato-and-pepper-harvest-300x300-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perfect Pasta Sauce<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do you love preserving the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">taste<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of summer to enjoy all winter long? If you do, dust off your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nana<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s secret tomato sauce recipe, because now you can grow your own ingredients! The crops in this container make scrumptious\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Caprese salad or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bruschetta, too\u2014perfect\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0light summer meal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or appetizer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plants You\u2019ll Need:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"first\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 tomato plant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, dwarf or bush preferred<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sweet basil<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0plants<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Genovese<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oregano\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plants\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Plant:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place the tomato plant in the back center of the container and plant deeply. (It will develop more roots along the stem for extra stability.)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you chose an indeterminate tomato plant, add a support\u2014it will grow tall<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, making a great vertical addition to the container<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regano plant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on the left and right edges of the container as a \u201cspiller.\u201d Place the basil plants in the center of the container\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as \u201cfillers.\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you like, add a few flowers, like marigolds, for a pop of color between the basil<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Water well to settle the plants.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16996 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/crescentgarstg.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Perfect-Pasta-Sauce-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salsa Pot<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elevate your Taco Tuesday game with homegrown salsa!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s your heat tolerance: mild, a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bit of a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0kick, or hot<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ter than Hades<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can create\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your favorite\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">corchingly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0spicy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">salsa when you grow your own ingredients<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If you prefer milder salsa, try\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jalapeno or Poblano\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pepper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For a bit of heat,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">grow Habanero or Scotch Bonnet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0pepper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Or, if you\u2019re one of those salsa connoisseurs who prefer eye-tearing, taste-bud-numbing heat, add\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ghost or Carolina Reaper\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pepper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to your container combination!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plants You\u2019ll Need:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"first\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 hot pepper plant<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 tomato plant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, bush or dwarf preferred<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cilantro plants<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(if you dislike cilantro, substitute parsley or basil plants)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 chive plants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16994 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/crescentgarstg.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hot-pepper-300x199-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Plant:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place the tomato plant in the rear of the pot and the pepper near the front, so that there\u2019s plenty of room for these larger plants to grow.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Add a support for the tomato plant if you\u2019ve chosen an indeterminate variety.)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plant the cilantro along the edge of the pot, allowing it to spill over the edge as it\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">grows<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Tuck the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0between the pepper and cilantro<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014the lavender flowers will add a pretty burst of color to the container, and the herb adds a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">garlicky<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-onion flavor to the salsa.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water well<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feed the plants throughout the growing season with a water-soluble fertilizer for edible plants, as both tomatoes and peppers are heavy feeders and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need extra nutrients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17000 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/crescentgarstg.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cilantro-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Homegrown Rat<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ouille<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re dreaming of travel and miss the taste of Provence, try growing your own ingredients to create homemade rat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ouille. For this container recipe, we recommend a grouping of three containers, as the ingredients require different\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">water<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0needs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, plus<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">zucchini<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0plant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can fill a container<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Container\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plants You\u2019ll Need:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"first\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 tomato plant, bush or dwarf preferred<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 eggplant<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4 basil plants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Plant:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plant the tomato in the back of the container, adding support if growing an indeterminate variety. Plant the eggplant toward the front of the container. Tuck the basil plants between the tomato and eggplant, along the rim of the container.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water well, and fertilize according to directions on the label.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16993 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/crescentgarstg.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Eggplant-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Container\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plants You\u2019ll Need:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"first\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 zucchini plant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, compact or bush variety<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4 nasturtium plants (optional)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Plant:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plant the zucchini in the center of the container and water well. If you like, add trailing nasturtium flowers, which are edible, along the edge of the container to attract pollinators. (Use the flowers to garnish the ratatouille after baking.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Container\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plants You\u2019ll Need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"first\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nion transplants or sets<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">g<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">arlic cloves<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 thyme plants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Plant:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place the garlic cloves in the center of the container, spaced 2 inches apart, pointed side up. Plant the onions to surround the garlic in a circle spaced 3 inches apart. Add the thyme plant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0along the edge of the container to spill over the side. Water well. Onions can be harvested while young\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0green, if you like, or wait for the bulb to mature.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0When the garlic scapes appear, snap them off and use in your favorite recipe, but all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the bulb to continue to grow. (Removing the scapes, or the flower shoot, redirects the plant\u2019s energy into forming a larger bulb.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16998 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/crescentgarstg.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Thyme-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strawberry Lemonade Pot<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you enjoy an evening cocktail or prefer a refreshing mocktail after a busy day, growing your own ingredients makes for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sweet, rewarding way to unwind! If you live in a warm climate, lemon trees can grow outside all year long. But if<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you live in USDA zones 8b and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">above<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, move your lemon tree inside for protection during cold months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plants You\u2019ll Need:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"first\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 lemon tree<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">everbearing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strawberry plants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 borage plants (optional)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Plant:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place the lemon tree in the center of the container<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Space the borage plants to surround the lemon tree<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, if you like<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Add the strawberry plants along the outer circle of the container to spill over the edge. Water well, and feed throughout the season.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Edible borage flowers make a pretty garnish for drinks, or add the blooms to an ice cube tray, fill with water, and freeze to create beautiful blooming\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ice cubes!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16997 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/crescentgarstg.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Strawberry-bowl-copy-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Herb<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s de Provence Pot<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If Julia Child is your hero, add a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">collection of herbs to up your culinary game!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Mediterranean-based herb blend traditionally features dried rosemary, lavender, oregano, marjoram, and thyme (and sometimes summer savory and basil). The plants in this container recipe prefer drier growing conditions than many vegetables and herbs, so they work well together in one pot. Make sure the container drains well, as these herbs dislike wet feet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plants You\u2019ll Need:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"first\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 large<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rosemary\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plant<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lavender\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plants\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oregano\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plants\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"first\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sweet marjoram\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plants\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thyme\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plants\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Plant:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place the large rosemary in the center of the container. Add one lavender plant on either side of the rosemary\u2014but slightly in front of it. Add the oregano, sweet marjoram, and thyme plants along the edge of the container, alternating the plants to mix textures. Water well, then let the container to dry out between waterings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salad<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and Stir-Fry\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pot<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summer isn\u2019t the only season to grow delicious ingredients in containers.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plant\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cool-season crops\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0fall<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and spring<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Chard,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">kale,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lettuce, and parsley actually prefer cool temperatures and taste better before summer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0heat arrives. An added bonus: this container garden grows well in partial sun.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ingredients:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"first\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swiss Chard plants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">curly kale plants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lettuce plant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0curled\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">parsley<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0plants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5 viola plants (optional)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Plant:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place the three Swiss chard plants\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the center of the container in a \u201ctriangle\u201d (two plants slightly back and one forward.)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add the curly kale on either side of the chard.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evenly space the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5 lettuce plants to surround the kale and Swiss chard. Place the parsley and viola plants, alternating,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0along the edge of the container Water well. The outer leaves of the lettuce,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">kale,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">parsley, and Swiss chard can be continuously harvested, allowing the plants to grow all season.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Violas add a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pretty pop of color to salads\u2014plus, they\u2019re edible!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other Edibles for Container Growing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some plants need to be grown\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">alone<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in containers, but they add amazing flavor to your favorite recipes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mint<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, for instance, will overtake other plants\u2014it\u2019s quite the garden bully! However,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s a versatile herb, creating delicious drinks\u2013from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">festive\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mojitos to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the traditional Kentucky Derby mint j<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uleps to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a soothing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tea\u2014sweetly spicing couscous or salads, or adding a tasty flavor to desserts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Really, is there anything\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more delicious<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0than mint paired with chocolate?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16995 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/crescentgarstg.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lavender-Basil-thyme-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Growing\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ginger<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in containers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">offers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the perfect solution for gardeners living in colder climates. While ginger can grow in-ground in USDA zones 7b and warmer, it\u2019s easy to add rhizomes\u2014the roots of the ginger plant\u2014to containers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Ginger grows beautifully outside during<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">warm months, but planting it in a container provides the flexibility to move it inside when chilly temperatures arrive.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0It\u2019s easy to grow, too. Look for an organic ginger root at the grocery store with buds on it\u2013they look similar to the \u201ceyes\u201d on potatoes. Plant thumb-sized pieces of the rhizome in spring, 1 inch deep in potting soil, with the buds facing up. (One piece will eventually fill a 2-gallon container.) Place the container in full sun, with a bit of afternoon shade if you live in the south. The plant\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0start to emerge in a few weeks. Water regularly and deeply. When temperatures fall to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, move the container inside. As ginger grows, add more soil over the rhizome, called \u201chilling,\u201d because light will turn the root green. Ginger can grow 4 to 5 feet tall and is ready to harvest 8 to 10 months after planting. (When the leaves turn yellow, it\u2019s time to harvest.) You can also snap off a piece of the rhizome to use in cooking, rep<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">otting<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the plant so it can continue to grow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pick your favorite foods, select a container, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get growing!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll love<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0creating\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a beautiful,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0edible container garden\u2014but most of all,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enjoy cooking your favorite recipes using homegrown food!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is\u00a0Mastering the Art of French Cooking\u00a0your go-to cookbook, or\u00a0are you an instinctive chef that\u00a0creates\u00a0delicious dishes on the fly? 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