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No Yard Needed~ Gardening in pots~
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Amy Carter
No Space? No Problem. Grow These 11 Foods in Containers Anywhere to start your garden!!
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🥬 Lettuce Looseleaf and romaine varieties are perfect for containers due to their shallow roots and quick growth.
4 Things You Need to Grow Your Own Lettuce in Containers
🍅 Tomatoes Compact varieties like ‘Tiny Tim’ or ‘Patio Princess’ are ideal for pots.
Uncle Mike's Favorite Tomatoes for Container Growing
🌶️ Peppers Both bell and chili peppers flourish in containers with adequate sunlight.
How to Grow Peppers in Containers, Complete Growing Guide
🥒 Zucchini (Summer Squash) Bush varieties like ‘Black Beauty’ grow well in large pots.
How to Grow Zucchini in Containers - Brown Thumb Mama®
🥕 Carrots Shorter varieties like ‘Thumbelina’ are suitable for containers.
Growing Carrots in Containers: An Easy Way to ... - Savvy Gardening
🌿 Basil This aromatic herb thrives in pots with ample sunlight.
5 Tips for Growing Basil in Pots - The Spruce
🧅Chives Chives are hardy and easy to grow in containers.
Growing Chives in Pots: The Ultimate Guide - Meadowlark Journal
🥬 Kale Kale is a cool-weather crop that does well in pots.
How to grow Kale – in the garden, pot or balcony.
🧄 Garlic Garlic grows well in containers and is easy to manage
How to Grow Garlic in Pots: The Best Method and Tips for Success
🥔 Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes can be grown in large containers with proper care.
How to Grow Sweet Potato in Containers or Pots
🧅 Green Onions (Scallions) Why they’re great: Green onions have a small root system, making them perfect for containers
How to Grow Green Onions
🌿 Oregano Why it’s great: Oregano is a hardy herb that grows well in containers and adds flavor to many dishes.
10 Tips For Growing Amazing Oregano in Pots or Containers
🌿 Thyme Why it’s great: Thyme is a low-maintenance herb perfect for container gardening.
9 Tips for Growing Thyme in Pots or Containers
🌿Mint Why it’s great: Mint is a hardy herb that thrives in containers and can be harvested continuously.
Potted Mint Plants – How To Grow Mint In Containers
🍆 Eggplant Why it’s great: Compact varieties like ‘Fairy Tale’ and ‘Patio Baby’ are well-suited for pots and produce abundantly.
How To Grow Eggplant Planting Tips | Bonnie Plants
🫘 Bush Beans Why they’re great: Bush beans are compact, fast-growing, and ideal for container gardening.
Growing Green Beans: In Garden Beds and Containers
🥬 Swiss Chard Why it’s great: Swiss chard is a colorful, nutritious leafy green that grows well in pots.
Swiss Chard Care In Pots – How To Grow Swiss Chard In Containers
