Just because you don’t have the room for a garden, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables. Container gardening solves the issue for those on-the-go with small amounts of time and space to spare!

Watch our video to learn more about how to plant in containers.

Small Space, BIG Taste

Growing your own fruits and vegetables with ease! All you need are some good deep planters and space on your balcony, patio or deck. No ground space? Rail planters are perfect for herbs like basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Larger pots and containers work well for tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, mixed greens and more.

All in One Place

No more walking rows to fertilize, plant or harvest. You can grow your favorites right next to each other in different pots. Start to grow bush tomatoes mid-spring alongside fresh herbs and peppers to create a salsa garden right outside your door!

Say Goodbye to Weeds!

When growing produce in containers there is a much smaller surface area as opposed to an in ground garden, making it much harder for weed seeds to find their way into your pot. While you might see an occasional weed, a quick pull from the pot and call it done. Say “so long” to long hours bent over pulling weeds.

 

Choosing the Right Container

For smaller items like lettuce, herbs, and our kitchen mini veggies, a smaller tabletop pot works great - between 6-inch and 12-inch. If your planning to grow tomatoes, peppers, or mixed greens, a larger 12-inch up to 16-inch pot works better. For best results, choose a container or raised bed that allows for air to enter the soil from the top and bottom. This helps to prevent root-rot, diseases and fungus. That means more food on your table and less money leaving your pocket at the grocery store!

Whether you choose to grow veggies, fruits or flowers, adding a trellis or pole can benefit and support any climbing or branching plant, like beans, tomatoes, peppers, peas, grapes and nasturtium!

If you enjoy container gardens, try flowers or herbs with our Flower Container Design 101 or Herbs for Better Health guides.