“Straightforward instructions, matrices, photos, and illustrations make this one of my new favorite gardening books.”  —Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Growing your own fresh, organic food in containers is a great way to begin your gardening journey! This friendly guide includes everything you need to know to get started.
What’s holding you back from growing your own food? Are you nervous about having enough space? Do you question whether or not you have the time to make it happen? Are the growing conditions you have a little questionable? Is your budget at a bare-bones minimum? Then container gardening is the answer to all of your concerns! With a
minimal investment in time, money, and space
, and
The First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening
at your side,
start your very first garden in containers, instead of in the ground. You just may find you’re capable of
growing fantastic yields
in spite of all your initial hesitations. Container gardens can take up as much or as little room as you’d like. They’re portable, so you can locate them wherever conditions are optimal for plant growth. And, you can
grow just about any veggie in pots
, as long as you have
the right container
,
the right soil blend
the right care tips
. In these pages, author Pam Farley of BrownThumbMama.com lines
the path to container food gardening success in clear, simple steps
. Not only will you learn
how to get started
, you’ll also discover:
What size container
you need for each different veggie
Why filling the pot with
the perfect soil blend
matters so much
When to
fertilize
and
how often to water
Where to locate your container food garden for
optimum production
What to do if problems arise
and how to fix them
Tips for everything from
staking and pruning your veggie plants
to knowing when it’s
time to harvest
Plus, find a dozen
fully illustrated planting plans
for themed container food gardens, including a Smoothie Greens Garden, a Spring Stir-Fry Garden, a Spaghetti Sauce Garden, a Salad Greens Garden, and many others. No room? No problem. Lousy soil? Nothing to worry about. Not enough time? Think again.
Growing food in containers is fun, easy, and perfect for beginners.
This book is part of
The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series
from Cool Springs Press, which also includes
The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening
The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers
, and
The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables
. Each book in The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that’s presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.