Container gardening is an easy way to grow vegetables, especially when you lack yard space! If you have a small garden or simply a patio, balcony, or rooftop, explore the magical world of gardening in pots!
CONTAINER GARDENING WITH VEGETABLES CONTAINER GARDENING YIELDS MORE VEGETABLES WITH LESS WORK!
Want to have more control over growing conditions and enjoy higher yields with a lot less work? Garden in containers.
TIPS FOR CONTAINER GARDENING
Pots: The Bigger, the Better
Large plants need lots of space, and most roots need room to grow. Avoid small containers as they often can’t store enough water to get through hot days. Plus, the bigger your container, the more plants you can grow!
Use barrels (a wooden half-barrel can yield an amazing amount of food), buckets, baskets, boxes, bath- and other tubs, and troughs—anything that holds soil. Just be sure that it has drainage holes in the bottom.
Quick Start Guide to Growing Food in Containers
This video is an introduction to growing food in containers. I share a little background on the home garden, what I have growing on my patio, as well as these tips that you can use for your own set-up…