Edible Gardening

More herbs for container gardens - a continuation of a previous listing. There's nothing like an herb container garden just outside the kitchen door to inspire a chef and bring out the creativity of a gourmet. Whether your container…

Growing vegetables in containers can be great fun. The volume of vegetables you get from containers may not be enough to feed a family, but you can get the experience of picking a warm tomato right from the vine or grabbing a handful of…

Growing herbs in containers is as popular, if not more so, than growing vegetables in containers. Every chef dreams of having an array of herbs to enhance their best creations. Others dream of having herbs in containers to use as potpourris…

Growing edible flowers in containers will give you the ability to add some serious punch to your summer salads, drinks, and entrees. Imagine the surprise of your luncheon guests when they see a beautiful salad garnished with glorious…

Growing tomatoes in containers is by far the most popular method of enjoying a fresh, sun ripened tomato for most gardeners with limited space. Of all the vegetables grown in home gardens, tomatoes by far lead the list of most planted…

Growing fruits in containers is very different from growing vegetables in containers. To begin with, growing fruits is a major commitment. Since most fruits take 2-3 years to produce a crop, a gardener must have the patience to care for the…

Growing citrus trees in containers has become very popular in recent years. Having a citrus tree indoors is considered to be very exotic in some circles. Not only do citrus trees add a green freshness to a room, they also add beautiful…

Growing fruits in containers will help extend the variety of edible plants in your garden. If you enjoy growing vegetables and herbs in containers, experiment with fruit growing to round out your selection of edible foods. By growing fruits…

Planting a strawberry jar, although challenging, can be a great project for a container gardener. It isn't just the planting that's the challenge, but because of the shape and pockets of a strawberry jar, keeping all the plants healthy and…

In order to design an herb container garden that fits your needs and lifestyle it takes some advance planning. You first should decide what you want to do with the herbs you are growing. The majority of gardeners grow herbs for use in the…