Edible-Container-Gardening

Tips for Growing Fruit Trees in Containers

August 11, 2010

The previous article shared some great reasons to cultivate a backyard orchard in containers, and today it’s time to follow up with ideas to help you get started with growing fruit trees in pots. Oranges, apples, limes, blueberries, bananas, and pomegranates are among the most popular choices for growing fruit trees in containers. Then there [...]

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Earth Box Container Garden Video Review

June 30, 2009

I hear griping from many people that would love to grow their own fresh organic produce at home, but just don’t have a place to raise a vegetable garden. Well today’s video is a review of the EarthBox, a handy device that could  be your best answer to the question of “how to grow a [...]

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Growing Vegetables in a Small Garden Plot

March 20, 2008

Allyson from Kennesaw, GA raised a question about the best vegetables for growing in a small garden area: “I am a first time gardener and I don’t know what to plant that will not over load my very limited garden space. After reading your site, I have determined I could handle a few bush green beans, and some lettuce. I will plant zucchini in a couple of separate deep containers, but really want to plant some potatoes and onions.”

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Window Box Veggies

July 7, 2007

So, you think you don’t have a place to grow a vegetable garden. Well how about raising a few tasty organic veggies right on your deck or patio? I’m sure there are plenty of empty containers and pots around the house that would work very nicely to create your own edible garden on the patio or deck.

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