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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor May has to be one of my favorite months. Not only are the days longer, the sun brighter and the temperatures higher, but it's a month full of celebrations. Whether you're starting a garden, rejoicing because you're graduating, opening up the pool for the first time this year, or moving to a new home, city or town, there are lots of reasons to kick-up your winter-weary heels. Start Your Container Vegetable Garden I was just outside on our back deck, catching a few warm rays and pondering what to grow in all the outdoor containers. This year, I think we'll dedicate more space to vegetables. Potatoes, peas and even corn can grow from a bag, pot or really any container you have on hand. Just ask Kerry, your About Guide to Container Gardening. She has everything you need to grow veggies and more! See More About:  container gardening tips  container garden design  Celebrate a Grad with Great Gift Ideas One of my nephews is graduating from high school soon. I asked him what he hopes for in the future. He thought about it for a minute before he told me he wanted an amazing sound system for his college dorm. Fair enough. At least it's a goal I can help him with thanks to this great list of grad gift ideas. See More About:  home theater gifts  home theater systems  hdtv Open the Swimming Pool This is my favorite thing about May - the opening of outdoor swimming pools. There is nothing more relaxing than the sound of kids splashing around in water while parents spend some much-needed time catching up on their reading (poolside, of course!). So don't waste one more minute - find out how to get your pool ready and your summer fun started. See More About:  diy pool cleaning  diy pool maintenance  pruning trees Move to a New Home May is moving month in the US and across the country people are packing up boxes. We've just started to plan for our next move. It won't happen for another year or so, but because we'll be moving across country borders, we need lots of time to organize and plan to ensure we don't forget the critical details. Like this list of tasks you need to do before moving day arrives. See More About:  moving  movers  packing House & Home Ads House Building Building a Garage Home Insurance Building Blueprints Insurance Quotes Featured Articles Dog Bite Prevention Week Sailboats Quilt Pattern Making Freezer Jam in 3 Easy Steps Spring Home Selling Tips Ranch House Style Renovations Start a Flea Market Business   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement