Learn how to choose the right pot sizes for growing vegetables, understand plant spacing, select compact varieties, and provide proper drainage and soil for a productive container garden.

Discover 10 vegetables that grow well in containers, including tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, radishes, spinach, green onions, and useful culinary herbs.

In March, many of us are well underway in planning our vegetable gardens. Even if you do not have room for a large, in-ground garden, you can add space to grow edibles by using raised beds or ...

Many gardeners lack the space for traditional gardens but can grow vegetables and herbs in containers. Choose compact, bush or patio plant varieties specifically bred for growing in smaller pots.

Sow seeds about one-half inch deep, and space them two inches apart for best results. Ideally, plant radish seeds in early ...

Container gardening is a smart way to add growing space without having to create new garden beds. You can enjoy fresh veggies anywhere you have lots of sun on your patio, deck, or balcony. Plus, you ...

Growing vegetables in containers can be a great option if you have limited space in in your garden beds. You can even grow carrots in pots, and place them in a beautiful, full-sun location on your ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Kathy Jentz, co-author of The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City and host of the GardenDC Podcast Christine Froehlich, horticulturist and owner of Gardening With What You Have, ...

If you don’t have room for a garden, or only want to grow a few vegetables, planting in containers is the best way to go. Almost any vegetable can grow in a container and with a little care can ...

While container vegetables might often feel like the supporting act for a dedicated vegetable patch, these veg superstars thrive in pots, extend your harvest window, and give peak flavors through fall ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...