Container Gardening

Want to have fresh produce but are low on space? Give container gardening a try! Did you know that the average tomato plant will bear 10-15 pounds of fruit? Whether you're using a rooftop, deck, patio, or flower bed there is bound to be a space that you can utilize. (I know, my overall touting dog has absolutely nothing to do with this, but I couldn't resist. He begged me, what can I say?)

Here's a handy list of some popular veggies that are great for container gardening:
Cucumbers

Tomatoes

Peppers
Eggplant
Squash
Green Beans
Radishes
Green Onions
Leaf Lettuce
Herbs

These are some unusual alternatives to traditional containers:
Kiddie pool
Sandbox
Planters
Buckets
Rubbermaid totes
*Be sure to drill holes in the base for proper drainage and give them a shot of fertilizer ever week or two. (Something like Miracle Grow will work.)

You can grow these plants vertically by training them to climb:
pole beans, cucumbers, small squash, peas, and tomatoes.
Clever locations for climbing plants:

• Trellis
• Along an existing fence,
• The railing of your deck
• A porch next to the house or garage
• Kids play structure

Check out the gardening tab for more tips on incorporating vegetable plants into your small spaces!