Potted Harvest
A hands-on container-growing manual for people whose entire garden is a balcony, patio, rooftop or windowsill.
Calculators & Tools
Potting Soil Conversion Calculator: Quarts, Cubic Feet, Gallons, Litres and Bags
Convert potting soil between dry quarts, cubic feet, gallons and litres, see roughly what it weighs, and work out how many bags fill a 5-gallon bucket or a 12-inch pot.
Raised Bed Soil Calculator: Volume, Mix Ratio and What to Buy
Work out how much soil a raised bed needs in cubic feet, cubic yards or litres — then split that total into compost, bulk base and aeration for the mix you plan to use.
Potting Soil Calculator: How Much Mix a Container Actually Holds
Work out how many litres of potting mix a pot, grow bag or window box needs — and how many bags to buy — from its shape and measurements.
Latest Articles
Potting Soil vs Garden Soil: Which Belongs in a Pot?
Potting soil vs garden soil: learn which belongs in a pot, why drainage holes aren't enough, how to read the bag, and repair a soggy planter.
How to Propagate Rosemary: Cuttings, Water and Soil
Learn how to propagate rosemary from 8–12 cm cuttings in water or soil, with clear steps for rooting, potting up, troubleshooting and aftercare.
How to Propagate Lavender: Cuttings, Timing and Aftercare
Learn how to propagate lavender from 8–12 cm cuttings, including timing, pot size, airy mix, watering, rooting signs and first-year care for balconies
Grow Pomegranate From Seed: The Steps That Actually Matter
Grow pomegranate from seed with clear sowing, warmth, light, pot-size and watering guidance—plus an honest timeline for balcony fruit.
Edema in Plants: Why Leaves Blister and What to Change
Raised, corky leaf blisters may be plant edema, not infection. Learn how to check symptoms, adjust container watering, and judge recovery by new growt
Yellow Leaves on Pepper Plants: 6 Causes and Fixes
Yellow leaves on pepper plants? Check six causes, from wet roots to pests, and use practical pot-level clues to choose the right fix before adding fee