Container gardening sounds very appealing, and it is for those who have no ground in which to garden. Just be warned that gardening in containers in Texas is harder than gardening in the ground. The ...

Pick the right plants and pots, and you can grow a bounty of vegetables in containers—here’s how. Reviewed by David McKinney It’s fun and easy to grow vegetables in containers, on a sunny deck, porch, ...

Growing vegetables in containers is an activity that can bring families joy and the reward of fresh, tasty vegetables from right outside the door, said Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist ...

Gardening in a container is a desirable option in several situations. Limited sunlight: Use of containers allows a limited sun availability to be utilized. Sometimes the container can even be moved ...

Growing vegetables in containers allows you to grow your own food, even if you only have a small space available. Container vegetable gardening also gives you the freedom to move your plants around ...

Several readers have written me over the past month lamenting the fact that they no longer have land to plant a vegetable garden and saying they really miss both working outside and the act of growing ...

Root crops (beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips): Make sure the depth of the pots will accommodate the anticipated length of the roots. Growing vegetables in containers is an excellent option for folks ...

Container gardening is a smart way to add growing space without having to create new garden beds. You can enjoy fresh veggies anywhere you have lots of sun on your patio, deck, or balcony. Plus, you ...

Growing in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy homegrown vegetables in smaller urban gardens. Cabbages are a staple crop in many vegetable gardens and a versatile one that can be grown successfully ...

Recently, I was at my local food co-op and chatted with a friend about her gardens. She told me that she is having fabulous luck growing tomatoes, peppers and more in a bucket system she constructed.

There is nothing more satisfying for a vegetable gardener than sitting down to a summer meal to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor. We endure the challenging work needed to have a ...