Sarah Partyka
Sarah Partyka is the owner of The Farmer’s Daughter, a garden center in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
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Design6 Beautiful Pollinator Container-Garden Designs
Over the last few decades, gardeners and the general public have become increasingly aware of the importance of supporting pollinators. These hardworking creatures are under threat due to habitat loss…
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How-To8 Types of Pollinators That Visit the Garden
Containers filled with pollinator-pleasing plants will bring an assortment of fascinating creatures to your yard. From the portfolio of nature photographer Bill Johnson, let’s take a look at some of…
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DesignOut-of-the-Ordinary Containers for Shade
Do you feel like once you’ve seen one shady container design, you’ve really seen them all? I often feel that way, and I have no excuse for monotony since I…
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DesignAdd Herbs to Your Container Designs
Containers offer a simple solution for anyone who likes to have delicious, fresh herbs close at hand. You could pot up parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme in a single container…
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DesignStart With a Star: Container Design Tips
Surrounding a dramatic “thriller” with the right supporting cast is a time-honored formula for container garden success. If you want to freshen up your potted displays, look for show-stoppers to…
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DesignAutumn Pots Minus the Mums
Fall mums are great, no doubt about it. They’re cheery and inexpensive, and they make a colorful impact when most plants are fading into fall oblivion. But come November, aren’t…
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ArticlePansies Make Perfect Pots
Finding the right companions is the key to keeping these springtime containers looking good—even into summer
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DesignTake a Fresh Approach to Pansies
Pansies and poinsettias have a lot in common. Most people (gardeners included) view them as disposable plants—enjoyed for a few short weeks and then tossed aside. Although everyone is excited…
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DesignWindow Boxes for Tricky Situations
Why don’t people plant window boxes? This is a question I often ask myself on Saturday mornings at my garden center. There’s usually no shortage of excited gardeners filling carts…
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