What grows well in containers for gardening?

[Frontier Mom]

I live in a subdivision and don't have a place for a garden. Last year, I planted tomatoes in pots and had great success. However, I would like to plant some other things.

 

Any ideas and/or suggestions.

[Mrs. Readsalot]

salad greens, strawberries and herbs do well. Also as you noted tomatoes.

[Mekanamom]

Y'all are going to get tired of me... and start rolling your eyes when you see my name come up on these gardening posts... ;)

 

Check out: http://www.earthbox.com/ and: http://www.earthboxresearch.com/

 

Even if you don't use the Earth Box itself, there is a list of veggies on the website that grow well in the containers. :)

 

http://www.earthbox.com/consumer/grow.html

 

I have only used the Earth Boxes so far for tomatoes (did well) and herbs (did great)... last year. I have 10 more boxes on order now, and will post progress on my blog for anyone interested in seeing how they do for a full sized garden this year. :D

[Frontier Mom]

Thanks. I'll check it out.

[Adrianne]

Burpee makes a few varieties especially for containers including a trellice (sp?) cucumber. I have also done spring mix lettuce in the past that works well.

[lighthouseacademy]

Last year I did lemon cucumber in a wine barrel- worked great...

This year I am attempting snap peas in a wine barrel. I also did carrots and radishes and kohlrabi last year in the barrels. This year I have kale and cabbage going in too. Oh and onions last year and again this year. I need to do those potato garbage cans...

[Susie-Knits]

But this year, I am looking into the sq ft gardening and perhaps getting some boxes going. With the cost of living increases in all areas - gas, food, ... need to save where I can. We are in a neighborhood too so I will follow this post for more great ideas.

 

Happy Planting!

Susie

[Robyn]

I had peppers and green onions growing on my balcony last year. I want to add tomatoes this year.

[Frontier Mom]

At my previous home, I did square foot gardening and it was great. I thought I was really limited but these are some great suggestions.

 

If you use a wine barrel, do you buy new dirt each year or add mulch like regular gardening?

[lighthouseacademy]

If you use a wine barrel, do you buy new dirt each year or add mulch like regular gardening?

 

When I find worms in the yard where I don't really need them I move them into my barrels. I also add in mulch like elsewhere in the garden. I companion plant and also crop rotate so that the soil can be rebuilt and not depleted. Does that help?

[Frontier Mom]

Yes, thanks. I am thinking of adding barrels each year and was adding up the dirt for them all. I was thinking I could add mulch and rotate to make the dirt "last" and be vitamin rich.

[Audrey]

I had peppers in pots before that did very well. Most herbs, too (basil and mint are really easy). The only way I can have rosemary is to have it in pots. It's gets so cold here in winter that it has ended up killing my attempts at naturalizing rosemary.