1.   John Howard Garrett, a local gardening expert on all things organic, sees them as a positive byproduct of a chemical-free way of life.

2.   Kathy Henderson, the gardening expert and radio host, dispensed free daffodil bulbs, aloe, advice and good cheer.

3.   One gardening expert provides a step-by-step guide to building your own windowbox.

4.   Soil, water and food Local gardening experts agree the most important factor of how well a container garden thrives is the soil the plants live in.