Container gardening allows you to grow your own food at home, without the land!
Many urban dwellers want to grow their own food but may not have the garden space to grow edible plants in the ground. Alternatively, maybe you have a garden plot but your soil is so depleted it needs to rest or be rejuvenated.
Edible gardening in containers can supplement your food supply, whether it be growing small herbs on a balcony, growing a range of tomatoes and vegetables on a deck, or growing your edibles indoors with one of our indoor gardening ideas.
Explore some of these posts for ideas on the many ways to approach container gardening.
Blueberry plants grown in containers will thrive in the Summer but they will usually need a little extra care in winter to prevent their roots from freezing. Find out how to protect a potted blueberry bush in winter, whether you’re overwintering it indoors or outdoors! Jump to:Hardiness ConsiderationsOutdoor CareIndoor Care This post may contain affiliate …
Growing plants that benefit blueberry bushes (aka companion planting) is a fantastic way to maximize your berry yield through pollinators, add visual appeal to your garden or deck, and get the most out of your available space. But… which species play nice with blueberry bushes, and which don’t? Let’s find out all about blueberry companion …
Growing blueberries in large pots is a perfect way to grow some of your own food at home when you are constrained by not having a large garden area, or if your garden area is shady (blueberries like full sun). This summary will give you the basic requirements for success, with a how-to video included …
Did you know that growing tomatoes in hanging baskets is a great option if you’re short on space (or just looking to try something different)? If you choose the right tomato variety and follow a few simple guidelines, you can grow heaps of them without taking up any floor space on your balcony or deck. …
You don’t need a lot of space to be able to grow edible plants. Starting your own balcony herb garden is the perfect way to grow different herbs for your food, cocktails, tea and more. And it’s easy too! In this guide, we’ll have a look at everything you need to know to get started. …
Grow bags for tomatoes are a good solution for people that don’t have a yard or garden plot. They have some advantages (breathability) over other type of planters typically used for tomatoes. Find out everything you need to know around the best grow bags for tomatoes. Jump to: | What Are Grow Bags? | Pros …
Summer is tapering off at the time of writing, and although the weather is still nice, us gardeners know that it’s better to start thinking about winter prep sooner rather than later. In cooler zones (USDA 4-5 in my case), that includes overwintering potted plants. How do you do it? Should they be outdoors or …
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Growing your own food isn’t just for people with huge plots of land. If you have a balcony, deck or small city garden, you can grow vegetables, fruits and herbs. Vertical gardening is the way to go, and it doesn’t have …
Home-grown beats store-bought every time, and that goes for salsa as well! If you’re short on space but would still like to be able to dip your tortilla chips in a homemade salsa made from veggies grown on your own balcony or deck, why not whip up a little salsa container garden? Here’s how to …
What’s a garden without a few bugs?! Especially when they’re as beautiful as the fluttering insects in the scientific class Rhopalocera, better known, of course, as butterflies. Wherever you live, your area will almost certainly be home to a number of native butterfly species, many of whose numbers are in decline. So why not help …
Guide for the beginner on growing strawberries at home, whether in a container, raised bed, or in the garden
There are so many different uses for herbs, ranging from cooking, to healing to making craft cocktails. This post (and video) offers ideas for how to successfully combine herbs in containers around six different culinary uses: Mediterranean cooking, Mexican cooking, cooking with seafood, cocktails, herbal teas, and salads. Jump to: Mediterranean Mix | Mexican Mix …
This is a summary of the key requirements to successfully growing a variety of themed herb gardens in containers, whether on your deck, balcony or indoors. It covers which herbs to combine for Mediterranean, Mexican or Indian cuisines, for Tea Gardens, for Salad Gardens or for Cocktail Gardens. Which Herbs to Grow Together: Themes for …
Growing tomatoes in pots can be tricky. Here are some tips to help make your container gardening of tomatoes more successful
For many people in urban settings, growing tomatoes and edible plants in pots is necessary due to space constraints (or lack of an aread with 6 hours of direct sunlight). This video and post explains the 6 key requirements for growing food in containers or pots. Benefits of Growing Food in Pots As noted above, …