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All rights reserved. ]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[ en ]]></language><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><item><title><![CDATA[Make a Bold Statement With Tropical Plants in Containers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grow tropical plants in containers for eye-catching color, texture, and foliage. Learn easy ways to create lush displays and overwinter tender plants.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/make-a-bold-statement-with-tropical-plants-in-containers/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/make-a-bold-statement-with-tropical-plants-in-containers/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ annuals tender perennials ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ backyard ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ entries foundations ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ patios decks ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Garden Gate staff ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5oTKBCb3dDeSILukiGbeRZ/b7863ba605f7d2cc47496be79ab1176c/G1911_canna_pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5oTKBCb3dDeSILukiGbeRZ/b7863ba605f7d2cc47496be79ab1176c/G1911_canna_pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5oTKBCb3dDeSILukiGbeRZ/b7863ba605f7d2cc47496be79ab1176c/G1911_canna_pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Container Challenge Honorable Mentions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out 6 inspiring honorable mentions from the 2026 Container Garden Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/2026-garden-gate-reader-container-challenge-honorable-mentions/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/2026-garden-gate-reader-container-challenge-honorable-mentions/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container recipe ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ patios decks ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ reader container challenge ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ reader tip ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ small space ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6e32C9XFmobFjqoD6rCbeC/f2dbbc9116ba5373d41883b3d4dbf23b/Reader-Challenge-Honorable-Mention-PV_2026.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6e32C9XFmobFjqoD6rCbeC/f2dbbc9116ba5373d41883b3d4dbf23b/Reader-Challenge-Honorable-Mention-PV_2026.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6e32C9XFmobFjqoD6rCbeC/f2dbbc9116ba5373d41883b3d4dbf23b/Reader-Challenge-Honorable-Mention-PV_2026.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Our 2026 Container Challenge Winners!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore this year’s Container Challenge winners, with plant lists and expert tips to inspire your own stunning container garden designs.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/2026-garden-gate-reader-container-challenge-winners/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/2026-garden-gate-reader-container-challenge-winners/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container recipe ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ patios decks ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ reader container challenge ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ reader tip ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ small space ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5Fw7u1caMgCUb40ekfNdFe/3475f9fd95bb564447d2bf7945d7c4f9/Reader-Challenge-PV_2026.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5Fw7u1caMgCUb40ekfNdFe/3475f9fd95bb564447d2bf7945d7c4f9/Reader-Challenge-PV_2026.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5Fw7u1caMgCUb40ekfNdFe/3475f9fd95bb564447d2bf7945d7c4f9/Reader-Challenge-PV_2026.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Container Garden Challenge Winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tired of the same container combos every year? Get inspired by this standout collection of reader-designed containers — each one full of personality.  ]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/2025-container-garden-challenge/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/2025-container-garden-challenge/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container recipe ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ fall ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ reader container challenge ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ reader tip ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ spring ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ summer ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3GxRePsLJjbtjXnGbWQhZC/c0155c11246bdda9bf0289d9e91966cb/container-challenge-winners-2025-pv-collage.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3GxRePsLJjbtjXnGbWQhZC/c0155c11246bdda9bf0289d9e91966cb/container-challenge-winners-2025-pv-collage.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3GxRePsLJjbtjXnGbWQhZC/c0155c11246bdda9bf0289d9e91966cb/container-challenge-winners-2025-pv-collage.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charming Shade Container Garden Ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Need new container ideas for your shade garden? Get inspired by gardener Bonnie Duma’s collection of easy-care planters.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/summer-container-garden-ideas-bonnie-duma/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/summer-container-garden-ideas-bonnie-duma/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container recipe ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ curb appeal ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ part shade ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ patios decks ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ shade ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ summer ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marisa Reyes ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6kYLIDQiMxLCQEEmu2FbE4/c994cf20160a4adf9b218d8e4a70a41a/colorful-containers-pv-duma.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6kYLIDQiMxLCQEEmu2FbE4/c994cf20160a4adf9b218d8e4a70a41a/colorful-containers-pv-duma.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6kYLIDQiMxLCQEEmu2FbE4/c994cf20160a4adf9b218d8e4a70a41a/colorful-containers-pv-duma.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easy Summer Flower Planter Ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transform your outdoor living spaces with these 3 container recipes full of textures and blooms.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/summer-flower-planters/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/summer-flower-planters/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ annuals tender perennials ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container recipe ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ issue 177 may june 2024 ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ patios decks ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ succulents ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ summer ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ sun ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marisa Reyes ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5klKgxeMIKpBpnISBztzDU/9af1ac398d3d67a8b3e53ff87a8333ce/177-summer-containers-pv-sm.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5klKgxeMIKpBpnISBztzDU/9af1ac398d3d67a8b3e53ff87a8333ce/177-summer-containers-pv-sm.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5klKgxeMIKpBpnISBztzDU/9af1ac398d3d67a8b3e53ff87a8333ce/177-summer-containers-pv-sm.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Container Garden Challenge Winners!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out these gorgeous designs from our 2024 Container Challenge Winners and grow your best containers ever!]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/garden-gate-container-garden-challenge-2024-winners/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/garden-gate-container-garden-challenge-2024-winners/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container recipe ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ fall ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ issue 177 may june 2024 ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ reader container challenge ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ reader tip ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ spring ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ summer ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/18C9ykfN2BuGkF4ntVpGII/55fb091b4495d588d8da7f126e876fac/container-challenge-pv-2.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/18C9ykfN2BuGkF4ntVpGII/55fb091b4495d588d8da7f126e876fac/container-challenge-pv-2.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/18C9ykfN2BuGkF4ntVpGII/55fb091b4495d588d8da7f126e876fac/container-challenge-pv-2.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool-Weather Plantings for Spring Containers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you looking for some cool-weather plants to tuck into spring containers? We have three colorful planting plans that can handle the cold nips in spring.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/cool-weather-plantings-for-spring-containers/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/cool-weather-plantings-for-spring-containers/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container recipe ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ entries foundations ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ issue 176 march april 2024 ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ patios decks ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ small space ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ spring ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 5 Apr 2024 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1T45rmVLL8LEQ4e1oiCkAa/7e249a6a17af5c37cf82c6af5e66872b/176-cool-weather-combos-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1T45rmVLL8LEQ4e1oiCkAa/7e249a6a17af5c37cf82c6af5e66872b/176-cool-weather-combos-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1T45rmVLL8LEQ4e1oiCkAa/7e249a6a17af5c37cf82c6af5e66872b/176-cool-weather-combos-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall Windowbox Planting]]></title><description><![CDATA[See how to plant up a colorful windowbox for fall with cool-season annuals and dried accents from the garden to dress up a front entry in our how-to video!]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/fall-window-boxes/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/fall-window-boxes/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ annuals tender perennials ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ curb appeal ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ fall ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ fall container garden ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ how to ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ patios decks ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ video ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ web extra ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/bdRNhUG2KJ3xtqJvUGSsg/f949af09a27b2e3916ed11ab6ab01450/Fall-windowboxes-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/bdRNhUG2KJ3xtqJvUGSsg/f949af09a27b2e3916ed11ab6ab01450/Fall-windowboxes-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/bdRNhUG2KJ3xtqJvUGSsg/f949af09a27b2e3916ed11ab6ab01450/Fall-windowboxes-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hanging Basket Planter Ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be inspired by these 5 great hanging basket planter ideas!]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/hanging-basket-planter-ideas/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-plans/hanging-basket-planter-ideas/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Plans ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container recipe ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ spring ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ summer ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/7r5eZ181T3WShPao5irEfP/0b08c577c3920e26def2d242a76e28a6/haning-planter-ideas-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/7r5eZ181T3WShPao5irEfP/0b08c577c3920e26def2d242a76e28a6/haning-planter-ideas-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/7r5eZ181T3WShPao5irEfP/0b08c577c3920e26def2d242a76e28a6/haning-planter-ideas-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item></channel></rss>
