Complete with all the basics of choosing the right containers, determining soil types, applying fertilizers, and knowing when to start from seed and when to start from seedling.
| Preface | ix | |
| Introduction: From Our Gardens to Yours | xi | |
| Part 1 | You and Your Garden | |
| Chapter 1 | Managing Your Space | 3 |
| Chapter 2 | Planning for Good Taste | 11 |
| Chapter 3 | Making Your Garden Beautiful | 19 |
| Part 2 | Down-to-Earth Basics | |
| Chapter 4 | Hardware: Containers, Trellises, Tools, and Storage | 31 |
| Chapter 5 | Software: Soil, Seeds, and Plants | 49 |
| Chapter 6 | Keeping a Healthy Garden | 65 |
| Part 3 | Plants for the Bountiful Container | |
| Chapter 7 | Vegetables | 79 |
| Beans | 81 | |
| Beets | 90 | |
| Carrots | 93 | |
| Cucumbers | 95 | |
| Eggplant | 101 | |
| Leafy Greens | 103 | |
| Lettuce and Other Salad Greens | 109 | |
| Onion Family: Scallions, Leeks, and Green Garlic | 120 | |
| Peas | 125 | |
| Peppers | 136 | |
| Potatoes | 142 | |
| Radishes | 147 | |
| Spinach and Spinach Substitutes | 149 | |
| Squash | 153 | |
| Tomatoes | 159 | |
| Chapter 8 | Herbs | 169 |
| Basil | 172 | |
| Bay | 175 | |
| Borage | 179 | |
| Chamomile | 182 | |
| Chervil | 185 | |
| Chives | 191 | |
| Cilantro | 195 | |
| Dill | 197 | |
| Fennel | 200 | |
| Feverfew | 202 | |
| Lavender | 205 | |
| Lemongrass | 213 | |
| Lemon Verbena | 216 | |
| Marjoram | 221 | |
| Mint | 223 | |
| Monarda | 229 | |
| Oregano | 235 | |
| Parsley | 238 | |
| Rosemary | 242 | |
| Saffron Crocus | 246 | |
| Sage | 252 | |
| Salad Burnet | 260 | |
| Scented Geraniums | 262 | |
| Stevia | 266 | |
| Sweet Woodruff | 268 | |
| Tarragon | 271 | |
| Thyme | 278 | |
| Chapter 9 | Fruits | 285 |
| Apples | 292 | |
| Blueberries | 305 | |
| Citrus | 309 | |
| Currants and Gooseberries | 313 | |
| Figs | 321 | |
| Grapes | 327 | |
| Peaches and Nectarines | 336 | |
| Strawberries | 342 | |
| Chapter 10 | Edible Flowers | 349 |
| Begonias | 352 | |
| Calendulas | 360 | |
| Chrysanthemums | 364 | |
| Daylilies | 367 | |
| Dianthus | 370 | |
| Marigolds | 374 | |
| Nasturtiums | 376 | |
| Pansies, Violas, and Violets | 382 | |
| Roses | 390 | |
| Sunflowers | 401 | |
| Tulips | 405 | |
| Appendix | U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone Map | 414 |
| Mail-Order Sources | 416 | |
| Index | 423 |
Anonymous
Posted May 17, 2009
This book is now my favorite garden reference. It makes easy gardening realistic for all of us, whether we have a full yard or a tiny patio. It is a practical, well-written book, and gets results. Whatever your favorite fruits or vegetables, they totally instruct what to do from planting to harvest. If you are going to grow and tend plants, why not eat what you grow!
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Posted April 14, 2009
The call this book "the bible for small space gardeners" for a reason. I use this book frequently. I am new to container gardening and this book has started me on my way to a successful container garden. Also has helpful ideas on plants that compliment in each other visually for appealing containers.
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Posted May 29, 2008
I have just started the process of learning more about gardening--vegetable gardening in particular. This book was wonderful for me. They give you ideas for questions to ask yourself as you go through the steps of planning a good container garden. My one problem is that I live in Arizona which makes general books like this to follow to the letter--our summers are not like the ones typically discussed in this book. So I am still looking for information about vegetable gardening in Arizona in particular. But for what I needed--general information about vegetable gardening in containers--this book was spot on.
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Posted April 12, 2008
This is really the 'Bible' of container gardening. It's packed with tips and creative ideas, as well as facts about soil, pH, sun/water requirements, soil depths, etc. for a wide number of plants. They even tell you cultivars that are more appropriate for container gardening and whether certain plants should be started indoors 'and when', bought as plants or started as seeds, how to trim roots and prune trees/plants, how to transplant, feeding schedules, how to mix custom soil for your specific plants, how to make your garden aesthetically pleasing, etc. etc. etc... Very, VERY helpful book with inspiring ideas. I only had it for about 3 weeks from the library and now I am buying it. Great read, too.
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Posted September 24, 2002
This was one of my first container gardening books and it is destined to be my last! Everything you could ever want to grow (and eat) in a container is in this book. The authors give fail proof direction from planning which containers and plants to use to what is the best soil and container placement for maximum results to...just everything. I haven't found a hole yet! Great for the newbie container gardener!
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This book is awesome! If you can't learn to grow a veggie garden with the help of this book you might want to try another hobby! The information is written everyone, beginners to old pros. Easy to read and full of useful tips with a bit of humor thrown in for everyone's enjoyment. Thank you Rose Marie and Maggie.
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this is the book for you. I live in a condo and want to start growning some of my own veggies. This book had all the info I needed. Very comprehensive! I highly recommend this book if you are just getting started in container gardening. I can't wait for summer; let the experimenting begin!
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this book is full of helpful information to use everyday in storing and using your garden harvest. I use it often.
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