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The complete guide to growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs from containers: everything you need to know explained simply
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Table of Contents
From the Book - Revised second edition.
Machine generated contents note: What Container Gardening Can
and Cannot
do for You
Plants that Thrive in Containers
How to Use This Book
ch. 1 Why Garden in Containers?
How Plants Grow Naturally
Why container gardening works
Space Constraints
Easy Portability
Ideal for renters or temporary residents
Ideal for growing food between seasons
Inhospitable Terrain
Too much or not enough sun
Too hot or too cold
Too much or not enough rain
Apartment or condo dwellers might not have any "ground" to plant in
Aesthetic Appeal
Easily change the look of the yard or accommodate different events
Decorate specific areas that might not be equipped to sustain in-ground plants
For Food
Save money at the grocery store
Always have a ready supply of fresh, nutrient-dense produce
Know where your food is coming from and what has been used to produce it
ch. 2 What Should I Grow?
Note continued: Grow Plants that are Well-Adapted to Your Environmental Conditions and Weather
Grow Plants that Suit Your USDA Hardiness Zone
Grow Plants You Enjoy Eating
Grow foods you already like and new variations of old favorites
Grow Plants that Work Well in Containers
What type of plant works well in containers?
What type of plant does not grow well in containers?
Grow Plants that Complement Your Garden or Decor
Planting a large container with multiple plants
Grow Plants You Can Maintain
Know your time constraints
Which plants require little maintenance?
Which plants require a lot of maintenance?
ch. 3 Choosing and Preparing Containers for Growing
Size Matters
Container Composition
Plastic
Clay
Concrete
Wood
Paper
Glass
Recycled and "art" planters
Container Types
Hanging
Window box
Garden pots
Oversized planters
The Importance of Drainage
Water is good for plants, right?
Note continued: ch. 4 Tools
Gloves
Trowel
Shovel
Clippers/Pruning Shears
Watering Can
Cultivating Fork
String or Garden Ties
Stakes or Trellises
ch. 5 Soil and Amendments
Choosing the Right Soil
Using a Quality Soil Blend
Fertilizers
Watering granules
ch. 6 Start with Seeds or Start with Plants?
Why Start with Seeds?
Why Start with Plants?
Seeds
Buying seeds
Heirloom seeds
Hybrid seeds
How seeds work
How to plant seeds
Starting seeds indoors
Transplanting your seedlings
Plants
Choosing plants
Buying plants
Re-potting your purchased plants
Companion Planting
ch. 7 Growing Herbs in Containers
Food Use
Medicinal Use
Bath and Beauty Use
Home Cleaning and Decor Use
Herbs are Easy to Grow in Containers
A Complete List of Container-grown Herbs
Basil
Borage
Chamomile
Chives
Cilantro
Dill
Fennel
Lavender
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary.
Note continued: Sage
Thyme
Great Herb Garden Combinations
Italian cooking garden
Kitchen garden
Medicinal garden
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Herbs
ch. 8 Growing Vegetables in Containers
Can You Really Grow Vegetables in Containers?
Why Grow Your Own Vegetables?
To save money at the grocery store
To know where your food is coming from
To teach your children about growing and science
To put flavorful, nutritious, fresh food at your fingertips
Vegetables are very easy to grow and respond well to containers of all types
A Complete List of Container-grown Vegetables
Beans
Carrots
Cucumbers
Garlic
Lettuce and salad greens
Onions
Peas
Potatoes
Spinach
Squash
Zucchini
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Vegetables
ch. 9 Growing Fruits in Containers
Can You Really Grow Fruits in Containers?
Why Grow Your Own Fruit?
Ornamental Fruit.
Note continued: A Complete List of Container-grown Fruits
Blueberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Gooseberries
Citrus fruit
Lemon
Lime
Currants
Grapes
Cantaloupe
Watermelon
Honeydew
Peaches
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Fruit
ch. 10 Growing Flowers in Containers
Can You Grow Any Type of Flowers in Containers?
Why Grow Your Own Flowers?
A Complete List of Container-grown Flowers
Roses
Flowers from bulbs
Daffodils
Tulips
Amaryllis
Hyacinth
Gladiolus
Lily
Flowers from seeds
Marigolds
Zinnias
Sunflowers
Growing Perennial Flowers in Containers
Edible Flowers
Succulents
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Flowers
ch. 11 Maintaining Your Plants
Pest Management
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Pruning
Replanting
Learning From Others
Taking gardening classes
Swapping seeds and seedlings
Finding local help.
Note continued: Conclusion
Anyone Can Garden in Containers
Container Gardening is Flexible, Affordable, and Fun.
From the Book
Why garden in containers?
What should I grow?
Choosing and preparing containers for growing
Tools
Soil and amendments
Start with seeds or start with plants?
Growing herbs in containers
Growing vegetables in containers
Growing fruits in containers
Growing flowers in containers
Maintaining your plants.
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