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We have all the inspiration, how-to tips and container recipes you need to grow beautiful pots in your garden in every season. ]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link><image><url>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/static/img/favicon.png</url><title><![CDATA[ Garden Gate ]]></title><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link></image><generator>Django</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:45:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:37:05 GMT</pubDate><atom:link href="https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/.rss/latest/container-gardening/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><copyright><![CDATA[ Active Interest Media Holdco, Inc. &copy; Copyright 2026. 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Get expert advice from someone who’s been designing them for years.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-design/pro-container-garden-design-tips-patio-planter-ideas/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-design/pro-container-garden-design-tips-patio-planter-ideas/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container recipe ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden designers ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ patios decks ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ plant combos ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ plant recommendations ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ video ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Garden Gate staff ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/2R9ykpNd77J8A3sO6Ad8RJ/7f173e036415dc21fcabb997ce082736/container-tips-Salwitz-pv-play.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/2R9ykpNd77J8A3sO6Ad8RJ/7f173e036415dc21fcabb997ce082736/container-tips-Salwitz-pv-play.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/2R9ykpNd77J8A3sO6Ad8RJ/7f173e036415dc21fcabb997ce082736/container-tips-Salwitz-pv-play.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Grow Clematis in Containers Year Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grow clematis in containers with expert tips from Hummingbird Farm owner Cindy Tibbets, including planting advice and how to overwinter clematis in pots.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-plants/how-to-grow-clematis-plants-in-containers-year-round/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-plants/how-to-grow-clematis-plants-in-containers-year-round/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Plants ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ patios decks ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ plant guide ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ shared wisdom ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ small space ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ summer ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ vines ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3oaRCR5FUfePde5aYkVeiG/32915ed6e99daceb7d4a7cd082fb2521/GG186_SW_Tranquilite_pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3oaRCR5FUfePde5aYkVeiG/32915ed6e99daceb7d4a7cd082fb2521/GG186_SW_Tranquilite_pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3oaRCR5FUfePde5aYkVeiG/32915ed6e99daceb7d4a7cd082fb2521/GG186_SW_Tranquilite_pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Grow Healthy Trees in Containers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grow trees in containers for privacy or shade. 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]]></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" 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Discover tips to minimize leaf loss and a guide to the best time to move common plants inside to overwinter.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-tips/how-to-prevent-leaf-drop-transitioning-outdoor-plants-indoors/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/container-gardening/container-garden-tips/how-to-prevent-leaf-drop-transitioning-outdoor-plants-indoors/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Container Gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Container Garden Tips ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ budget friendly ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ container gardening ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ indoors ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ special techniques ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ winter ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5iY0AD0z6lA9l1FuBzafck/e9a4d4fd5a984ac10e32a1ab893e54b5/179-overwintering-plants-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5iY0AD0z6lA9l1FuBzafck/e9a4d4fd5a984ac10e32a1ab893e54b5/179-overwintering-plants-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5iY0AD0z6lA9l1FuBzafck/e9a4d4fd5a984ac10e32a1ab893e54b5/179-overwintering-plants-pv.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></channel></rss>
