Remeber this post regarding the super way to save money on fresh local vegetables, well, I also got an idea that I wanted to try my hand at container gardening along with my regular in-ground garden. I had no idea how to container garden, so I looked to Amazon for some good books on the subject. I was really surprised at the limited number of books published on vegetable container gardening....everything seemed to be about flower gardens.
Then, I found this book: McGee & Stuckey's Bountiful Container: Create Container Gardens of Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers
. This book was dubbed the Bible of container gardening by the reviewers, so I took a chance and bought it. I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading it....it was EXACTLY what I was looking for. There are so many great ideas for different types of containers, where to grow, what to grow, etc. They even show you how to grow a ton of potatoes in a 20 gallon plastic trash can (and you can do it without soil)!This book makes me believe that ANYONE can grow their own vegetables no matter where they live. Don't let the fact that you live in apartment or don't have a lot of land keep you from FREE and fresh veggies you grew yourself! If you're nearby and want to browse the book I have, let me know and I'd be more than happy to lend it to you when I'm done reading.
Thanks for the info! So timely for me. Just requested a copy from the local library.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. I had never even thought about container gardening. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, that books looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteEven me??? I have quite a full plate this summer, but maybe I'll work on that for next year! It will sure help with another mouth to feed!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, even you. From what I've been reading, it doesn't take much time at all if you start small and have an easy-to-care-for plant like tomatoes. Think about it for this summer too....just start little.
ReplyDeleteOh wow I think I have to look into this book. I would love to get some projects for my kids to work on so they learn about being self efficient.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's great! I have done a lot of research on container gardening, but it sounds like I need that book too! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Post, thank you so much for sharing...
ReplyDeleteThanks for this! I also container garden and have had trouble finding good books on the topic.
ReplyDeleteWe always grow our own fruits and veggies and not only does it save us money but I think they also taste better.
ReplyDeleteI have tried and tried to grow tomatoes here in Florida....can't do it! I used to grow them all the time when I lived in Kentucky.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to check out this book! Thanks
My husband would love this. He's always talking about wanting to start a garden.
ReplyDeleteOur garden was kind of a bust this year, I need to check this out!
ReplyDeleteThankfully we have the space for a nice big garden outside! I would like to find a way to garden indoors during the winter months though. I'll have to check this out.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I really wish I had time to get a garden started but it will have to wait until spring.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. It looks like you can grow a garden just about anywhere. Great book for city dwellers.
ReplyDeleteI really need gardening help. When I killed a plant called "never die" I knew that I was NOT good at gardening. I will have to check out this book.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting book, I will definitely have to check it out!!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom is a huge fan of container gardening and has even built this gigantic wall of container gardens on the side of her garage being her yard is SO small. She has really done an amazing job and always has fresh yummy's all summer long!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! It's always great to see other bloggers giving tips on growing your own food!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try growing stuff inside. I'm just terrible about watering my houseplants. I don't know how my beds outside survive.
ReplyDeleteI soooo need a book like this one! Oh my gosh! I love what it offers and it's true, ANYONE can grow what they want, it is super easy once you have done it once!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of container gardening but it sounds pretty cool. I will have to do some more research on it!
ReplyDeleteI would love this book because I live in a small apt!! Thanks!!
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