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The Sill® + NYBG: Container Gardening

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The Sill® + NYBG: Container Gardening

The Sill and NYBG are joining forces to answer your top gardening and plant care questions throughout the year. Follow The Sill and NYBG on Instagram to submit what’s on your mind during our Ask Me Anything, then stay tuned for a deep dive with The Sill and NYBG on your care questions.

We’re kicking off the collaboration with top spring gardening questions so you can expand your green thumb in no time. Get growing this season with quick and clever tips, no matter your skill level!

In this video, you’ll learn about how to start a garden on a terrace or balcony. Paris Lalicata, Head of Plant Education at The Sill®; and Annie Novak, Manager of the NYBG’s Edible Academy, will walk you through tips on container gardening for your space, including the best soil mixtures, container sizes, and plants to use.

Follow along for more videos featuring how to get your garden started, the best plants for beginners, and other common spring gardening questions. Eager for more plant information?

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