Container and Urban Gardening by Heather Aveson

Container and Urban Gardening by Heather Aveson Living in an urban environment or having just a patio or deck doesn?t mean you can?t be a gardener. Container gardens can give you the same sense of accomplishment and your vine ripe tomatoes will taste just... More

Container and Urban Gardening by Heather Aveson Living in an urban environment or having just a patio or deck doesn?t mean you can?t be a gardener. Container gardens can give you the same sense of accomplishment and your vine ripe tomatoes will taste just as good as those from a backyard plot. Urban gardening requires planning and organization in a way backyard gardening does not. But that is part of the fun. First, watch the space where your containers will go over several months. How much sun does the area get? Which way does the sun move? If there?s plenty of consistent sun you?re in good shape. If the sunlight is spotty or shifts dramatically during the day take this into consideration. You may want to put your containers on wheels so they can be moved easily. Or plan to grow leafy vegetables like lettuces and herbs rather than sun lovers like tomatoes and peppers. Are there natural or architectural features you can use? Is there a wall that will serve as a wind block? Can it be tr Less