Comments on: In the Garden: Growing Your Own Food in Containers.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:40:00 +0000

Oh gosh, I can’t wait for it Saxon! We’ve spent almost $300 on pots alone, so it adds up VERY quickly! It’ll feel a little easier when things can just go directly in the ground.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:39:00 +0000

Some window boxes would be really nice! I’m compiling a post about what / how to grow when you have minimal space, so maybe that will have some helpful tips And yes to the lavender, I’ve never had it fresh, so I’m pretty excited!

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:38:00 +0000

Potted plants would work great for moving things around! There may be a few things you won’t be able to grow (if it needs a trellis), but I’ve found most plants are fine with being moved between sun + shade It’s definitely fun for experimentation no matter what happens! But sometimes I wish Mother Nature would play along a bit better, haha.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:38:00 +0000

That is such a nice memory to have with your grandmother I, too, used to watch my grandmother in her garden + I remember feeling confused why she would want to get all dirty for the sake of flowers + plants. Now I know that reason all too well Thank you for the well wishes!

By: Let's Drink Coffee, Darling

Let's Drink Coffee, Darling — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:26:00 +0000

Amazing! Your potted plants are doing so well! I know how expensive all those pots can add up to, I’m sure you can’t wait to have a yard to plant in!

By: Alicia | Jaybird Blog

Alicia | Jaybird Blog — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:59:00 +0000

I second Laurie’s comment below that gardening is an adventure. We want to put some window boxes in outside of our apartment but I’m not sure we can because of the windowsills. Love hearing that you’re growing lavender–that’s one I would love to have fresh!

By: Lauren C.

Lauren C. — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:13:00 +0000

Love it! My grandmother is big on gardening, so I grew up watching her grow all sorts of wonderful produce. It wasn’t until just a few years ago that I gave it a try myself, and it’s delightful! Fingers crossed that you get a good harvest.

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:18:00 +0000

We have really terrible light in our backyard (because of two gorgeous and huge oak trees) so I’ve considered doing potted containers that I can move around the yard (I’m not even sure this should be done?). As it stands I have a planter with four tomato plants that gets 4-5 hours of sun a day. If only we could pool our natural resources and share a bit–we can start our planting earlier than most of the country BUT by the time July rolls around the poor plants suffer in the heat and drought. It is fun to experiment, though!

By: Sarah | For the Love of Chow

Sarah | For the Love of Chow — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:57:00 +0000

Good point about the plastic leaching…I’m not sure if they are food safe. However, you can get 5 gallon food-safe buckets at restaurant supply stores as well as home brewing stores. They can’t be much more expensive! I think I’ll do this next time!

By: Ember Grey.

Ember Grey. — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:13:00 +0000

Oh, I’m so glad you’re going to write a post about no space!! I need that post!