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.