The best container garden vegetables for beginners have three things in common: They’re easy to grow, they produce well in average conditions, and they thrive in small spaces. I started my first container garden almost 20 years ago with a few herbs and a tomato plant. Herbs are great first plants for a new gardener,…
Looking for something fresh and interesting for your container garden? Try growing tomatillos in pots! Like their tomato cousins, tomatillos thrive in pots and have so many uses in the kitchen. The tomatillo (pronounced tow-muh-TEE-oh) is part of the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants. But even though they’re round and green,…
A step-by-step guide to growing bell peppers in pots If you’ve ever grown a garden (in containers or in the ground), there’s a good chance you’ve grown bell peppers! Along with tomatoes and herbs like basil and thyme, they’re a popular staple for a reason. I’ll give you all the details about how to grow…
A step-by-step guide to growing beets Deep red, earthy, beautiful beets …. you either love them or you hate them. If you love them (or want to give them another chance), try growing them in your container garden this year. Growing beets in containers is easy and they don’t take up much space, so they’re…
A step-by-step guide to growing soybeans in pots If you’ve ever eaten in a Japanese restaurant, there’s a good chance you’ve had edamame beans. These salty, nutty treats are so addictive … If you love them as much as I do, you’ll want to learn how to grow edamame in containers so you can have…
A step-by-step guide to growing corn in pots on your patio or deck Nothing says summer like sweet corn! How much fun would it be to have a couple of fresh ears of corn on a summer evening, straight from your back yard? Most of us can picture waving fields of sweet corn across the…
The ultimate guide to growing garlic in containers Garlic is one of those kitchen staples that you might not realize is easy to grow yourself, even with limited space. Once you know how to grow garlic in pots and when to harvest it, it’s really just a matter of planning ahead — because garlic takes…
After the excitement of starting a spring garden and the long, lush summer growing season … it’s time to think about fall and winter vegetables! Plenty of cool-weather veggies thrive in fall temperatures. In warmer zones that don’t see much frost, like zones 8-10, you can grow many vegetables year-round. The cooler seasons are also…
A step-by-step guide to growing green beans in a pot on your patio or deck Green beans are one of those staple summer veggies that every gardener should grow at least once. They’re easy to grow and with a little bit of planning, you can grow green beans in a pot and have a fresh…
Okra loves heat and sun, so if you’re in a warm climate, you can easily grow it in pots or containers.