Comments on: Ideas for Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces And Yards

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:23:34 +0000

I have a rabbit & mole problem so trying container growing this yr. Using cpl tips

By: BEV

BEV — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:00:08 +0000

We do container gardening in 5 gallon pails for tomatoes& thins year lettuce Swiss chard & spinach in smaller regular pots I have also grown all kinds of vegies in raised permanent beds That are 4′ x 8 ‘ & 30 ” with gravels at bottom for drainage,(1/3 ) regular soil, 1/3) & beautiful (top soil (top 1/3) I regularly put compost in & mix the dirt .Yo never walk on it & so you only do weed thugs th first year & not much after that. I also plant in “Square foot gardening ” (there is an excellent book by Bartholomew I think it is at library ? ) pattern. It helps so stop weeds & gives a huge area for the veggies In my #2 Climate (CANADA) & it warms up fast in spring & is very late in freezing & I can use old storm widows or plastic to cover it if I want to extend the seasons spring or fall !

By: Caroline Andrews

Caroline Andrews — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 05:19:19 +0000

I’ve used a lot of different ones over the last 30 years. This year I switched to Fox Farm, and I’ve never seen my tomatoes and other plants grow so well and so fast.

By: Ruby

Ruby — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 02:23:31 +0000

I live in the interior of Alaska and would truly like some ideas.

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:52:30 +0000

I tried container gardening for the first time, this year. The self-watering containers were too expensive, so I bought four designer-type plastic storage tubs for less than $5 each, and watched a youtube how-to video to make my own. At my local gardening center, I bought four bags of organic potting soil, and at my local organic farm, I bought three bags of organic compost. Into each container, I added 60% potting soil to 40% organic compost (a ratio recommended by the organic farmer), then planted organic bulbs and seeds in like-clusters all but on top of each other — versus “row” planting typical to most farmer fields and large, back yard vegetable gardens. It was all a great experiment, to see how much mileage I’d get out of the nutrient-dense compost. All I’ve done so far is add water to the reservoir daily (sometimes twice daily), and boy oh boy is it paying off in fruitful dividends. I haven’t even had to pull a single weed from any of the containers — there are none. None! I’ll definitely be container gardening again next year! I love it!

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:33:21 +0000

I am so impressed with what your knowledge is on the potting garden. May I ask if it is possible for grow my own garlic and beets in the pot as well as zuchinni, your carrots picture is amazing to see and I am really impressed as I learn more every day. Is it too late in the season to start the growing process? I seem to do well with flowers but food kind of scares me….go figure!!!
Thank you and I would sure appreciate your input.
Sincerely,

Linda

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 06:04:40 +0000

Coco peat aka coco coir is probably the best base to use. You can mix in as much compost as you like. Then any fertilizer. I like the organic fertilizer with benifical microbes and calcium added in. You can find it in the large “mart” stores and hardware-based stores. Also you can reuse it as unlike potting mix or soill based on peat moss it will not break down much. Although I have never had a problem with peat moss many people seem to think it causes acidity problems.

By: deb

deb — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 17:28:34 +0000

In reply to michelle. I use Miracle Gro potting soil or Black Gold, which is cheaper and usually can be found at Big Lots, if you have those where you are. I live in a high clay lake bed area, so even our topsoil is clay-ish. I do not change my potting soil every year, but i do empty all containers into large bins and weather them over in the shed. Next spring, I mix in some fresh potting mix and slow release fertz (if I dont use MGro) and reuse it in cleaned pots. Good luck and happy growing!!

By: michelle

michelle — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:54:12 +0000

Been gardening in pots for years. Some years better than others. What is the best potting soil to buy and what mixture should i use. I change my soil every year.