How to Make Container Gardening Work For You

How to Make Container Gardening Work For You

How to Make Container Gardening Work For You

No space? No problem! You don’t need a big garden to grow your own food; you don’t even need an outdoor area. You can grow your own herbs and vegetables from your windowsill.

All you need is a window that gets sunlight during the day and enough space in front of the window for a pot or two. You’ll be surprised by how many plants actually grow really well in containers. Here’s a short list of plants that do well in pots (but if bonsai has shown us anything, even a pine tree can grow in a small container).

Herbs that grow well in containers:

Basil

Catnip

Chamomile

Chives

Coriander

Lemon balm

Marjoram

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Thyme

    Leafy greens that grow well in containers:

    Asian greens

    Lettuce

    Rocket

    Spinach

    Swiss Chard

      Vegetables that grow well in containers:

      Beans

      Beetroot

      Carrots

      Peas

      Radishes

      Spring Onions

        Fruits that grow well in containers:

        Citrus

        Cucumbers

        Peppers

        Strawberries

        Tomatoes

          Edible flowers that grow well in containers:

          Borage

          Calendula

          Carnation & Dianthus

          Cornflower

          Echinacea

          Nasturtiums

          Pansies

          Scented Pelargonium

          Violas

             

            Plants grown in pots need regular trimming, so make sure to grow herbs, fruits, and vegetables that you enjoy eating because harvesting regularly is essential for container plants.