Sunset's Guide to Container Gardens
A 6-part course with Sunset Seminars
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As the West’s leading lifestyle brand, Sunset spotlights the region’s best flavors, destinations, design trends, and innovations. Sunset engages and inspires an audience of over 5 million adventurous readers, through its regional print editions, its... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 48 min
- Lessons 6
- Attachments 41
- Exercises 15
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28 CQ
6 Lessons in This Course
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12 minFREEGardening lesson 1Free7 CQ
Interested in cultivating a container garden? Sunset Magazine breaks down which containers to use and how to set up drainage and irrigation systems.
with Sunset SeminarsInterested in cultivating a container garden? Sunset Magazine breaks down which containers to use and how to set up drainage and irrigation systems.
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6 minGardening lesson 24 CQ
Time to design your container garden! Sunset Magazine shows you how to pick plants for your containers based on sunlight, water needs, and aesthetic principles.
with Sunset SeminarsTime to design your container garden! Sunset Magazine shows you how to pick plants for your containers based on sunlight, water needs, and aesthetic principles.
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8 minGardening lesson 35 CQ
For many plants, the trip from the nursery to your container garden can be a stressful experience. Sunset Magazine helps you make the transition easy.
with Sunset SeminarsFor many plants, the trip from the nursery to your container garden can be a stressful experience. Sunset Magazine helps you make the transition easy.
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9 minGardening lesson 45 CQ
Whether you are starting from seed or seedling, Sunset Magazine shows you how to choose, grow, and harvest edible plants in your container garden.
with Sunset SeminarsWhether you are starting from seed or seedling, Sunset Magazine shows you how to choose, grow, and harvest edible plants in your container garden.
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6 minGardening lesson 54 CQ
Want to keep your container garden looking fresh? Sunset Magazine shows you how to care for your plants with regular watering, fertilizer, and frost protection.
with Sunset SeminarsWant to keep your container garden looking fresh? Sunset Magazine shows you how to care for your plants with regular watering, fertilizer, and frost protection.
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5 minGardening lesson 63 CQ
Want to plant a container garden, but don’t have lots of room? Sunset Magazine shows you their favorite vertical container gardening product: Plantasy.
with Sunset SeminarsWant to plant a container garden, but don’t have lots of room? Sunset Magazine shows you their favorite vertical container gardening product: Plantasy.
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798 min7-part Cooking course52 CQ
Looking for a full set of Thanksgiving recipes that honor the tradition of each dish? In this course, Sunset Magazine food editor Margo True shows you how to make a classic Thanksgiving feast, from kitchen prep to plating. You’ll learn how to cook a turkey on the grill, make a delicious hickory-smoked chuck roast, and get recipes for all the classic sides: cranberry sauce, two kinds of mashed potatoes, and—of course—Sunset’s famous Italian chard stuffing.
with Sunset SeminarsLooking for a full set of Thanksgiving recipes that honor the tradition of each dish? In this course, Sunset Magazine food editor Margo True shows you how to make a classic Thanksgiving feast, from kitchen prep to plating. You’ll learn how to cook a turkey on the grill, make a delicious hickory-smoked chuck roast, and get recipes for all the classic sides: cranberry sauce, two kinds of mashed potatoes, and—of course—Sunset’s famous Italian chard stuffing.
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6145 min6-part Mixology course77 CQ
Tired of getting that same old bottle of wine? This course will open you up to a new world of tastes and textures - and will quickly have you scrambling for new varieties at your local grocery store. Learn how to store and aerate your wine for the greatest enjoyment and, most importantly, learn to appreciate the taste, feel, and smell of your wine as Sara Schneider - Wine Editor at Sunset Magazine - explores varietals from France, Spain, California, Australia, and more.
with Sunset SeminarsTired of getting that same old bottle of wine? This course will open you up to a new world of tastes and textures - and will quickly have you scrambling for new varieties at your local grocery store. Learn how to store and aerate your wine for the greatest enjoyment and, most importantly, learn to appreciate the taste, feel, and smell of your wine as Sara Schneider - Wine Editor at Sunset Magazine - explores varietals from France, Spain, California, Australia, and more.
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10179 min10-part Cooking course95 CQ
Take your cooking skills to the great outdoors! Sunset Magazine shows you how to make delicious dishes whether you're in your backyard or in the backwoods. You’ll learn how to plan and pack food for camping trips; cook with Dutch ovens, cast iron skillets, and barbecue pits; and get recipes for everything from gooey cinnamon rolls to grilled pizza.
with Sunset SeminarsTake your cooking skills to the great outdoors! Sunset Magazine shows you how to make delicious dishes whether you're in your backyard or in the backwoods. You’ll learn how to plan and pack food for camping trips; cook with Dutch ovens, cast iron skillets, and barbecue pits; and get recipes for everything from gooey cinnamon rolls to grilled pizza.
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648 min6-part Gardening course28 CQ
Transform any porch or patio into a productive container garden with Sunset Magazine senior garden editor Johanna Silver! At the end of the course, create a garden that looks lovely year round!
with Sunset SeminarsTransform any porch or patio into a productive container garden with Sunset Magazine senior garden editor Johanna Silver! At the end of the course, create a garden that looks lovely year round!
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1451 minFREE14-part Gardening courseFree32 CQ
In this course, get in-depth guidance on organic fruit and vegetable gardening from GrowOrganic. Learn about everything from fruit-tree pruning to toxin-free pest control for homegrown organics!
with GrowOrganic.comIn this course, get in-depth guidance on organic fruit and vegetable gardening from GrowOrganic. Learn about everything from fruit-tree pruning to toxin-free pest control for homegrown organics!
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740 min7-part Gardening course23 CQ
Dig into this gardening course, and learn how to grow fresh tomatoes, lettuce, kale, and more. Get tips for growing veggies in containers and raised beds, and enjoy the harvest from your edible Eden!
with Growing WisdomDig into this gardening course, and learn how to grow fresh tomatoes, lettuce, kale, and more. Get tips for growing veggies in containers and raised beds, and enjoy the harvest from your edible Eden!
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461 min4-part Gardening course33 CQ
Dive into this course with expert gardener Cass Turnball to explore one final frontier of advanced pruning. Covered are tips for working plants that are shearable, hackable, and untouchable.
with Cass TurnbullDive into this course with expert gardener Cass Turnball to explore one final frontier of advanced pruning. Covered are tips for working plants that are shearable, hackable, and untouchable.
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589 min5-part Gardening course47 CQ
Many gardeners don't know the first thing about tree anatomy, and it's the plants that suffer! This course from Cass Turnball explains how to prune a tree perfectly or vet an arborist for bigger jobs.
with Cass TurnbullMany gardeners don't know the first thing about tree anatomy, and it's the plants that suffer! This course from Cass Turnball explains how to prune a tree perfectly or vet an arborist for bigger jobs.