Gardening Methods

Container gardening how to?

I want to grow my own vegetables for my family. The problem is i live in a townhome with no yard. I know using large containers is best. Last year i grew tomato’s and strawberries. I would really like to branch out and try carrots, peas, onions, potato’s, garlic?, and lettuce types. Are there any other vegetables or fruits that are suited for containers? Books or websites that will offer pictures and step by step instructions. I also dont have alot of money (3kids in our family) so suggestions on containers that dont cost alot.

There are several basic reasons for wanting to garden in containers the most obvious, as you state, is not having space for a traditional garden. We then move on to other reasons such as wanting to have fresh vegetables for your family or growing them to save money.

An easy trap to fall into when considering container gardening is the cost of purchasing some of these systems. Earth box’s website states that you can grow 16 corn plants in one of them. Assume that you will get two ears of corn from each plant. That works out to about $1.50 per ear of corn. Hardly economical.

We would suggest using recycled five gallon buckets or getting the large plastic storage containers when they are on sale. Be sure to drill some drainage holes in the bottom of the containers. Buy potting soil on sale and in the most economical size.

Visit our website for more container gardening information at-
http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.com/container-gardening.html

Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!

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