Container Sizes for Growing Vegetables – Harvest to Table
Container sizes for growing vegetables
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Grow Root Crops in Containers–7 Tips
Growing root crops in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh produce even if you have limited space. Whether you have a balcony, patio, deck, or even a windowsill, container gardening can provide you with a bountiful harvest. Root crops such as carrots, turnips, beets, parsnips, potatoes, onions, radishes, rutabagas, and turnips are perfect…
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Grow Bags Gardening Tips for Abundant Harvests
You can grow just about any vegetable in grow bags that you can grow in a regular garden—even melons and winter squash if the bag is large enough. There are only a few vegetables, such as asparagus, that aren’t really suited for grow bag gardening. Even though grow bags are more limited in space than…
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Best Herbs for Container Growing
Many useful culinary herbs grow well in containers. Basil, chives, cilantro, dill, common and Florence fennel, garlic, lemon balm, mint, oregano and marjoram, parsley, rosemary, sage, French tarragon, and thyme are excellent choices for container growing. Grow these culinary herbs in pots near the kitchen door or on a windowsill so they are readily at…
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Crops for a Windy Balcony or Roof
To grow vegetables and fruits on a windy balcony or roof terrace choose low-lying crops. Choose a large container but keep the soil level fairly low so that the container provides some protection to the plant. Add a thick layer of mulch—compost, planting mix, or straw—to protect the soil against the drying effects of wind….
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Essential Balcony & Rooftop Garden Tips – Harvest to Table
A balcony or rooftop garden has advantages and challenges. Enough sun is commonly not a problem for rooftops but might be for balconies. Snails and slugs and many other creeping insects or pests are usually not a problem. But wind and accessible water can pose challenges. Balcony and rooftop garden planning tips Here are basic and important…
