Start Here: Tomatoes
High reward, easy to learn. Get the pot size, pruning, and feeding plan that prevents common issues.
Tomatoes in pots →
Grow Vegetables in Pots—Even on a Patio
Simple, proven container gardening guides for tomatoes, peppers, greens, beans, herbs, and flowers—organized by crop with tips, tricks, and FAQs.
Grow More Food in Small Spaces
Learn how to choose containers, build healthy soil, and keep plants productive with simple routines. Start with tomatoes and peppers, then explore leafy greens, beans, herbs, and flowers for pollinators.
Peppers That Keep Producing
From bells to serranos—learn spacing, heat management, and how to keep flowers setting fruit.
Peppers in pots →Leafy Greens for Quick Harvests
Grow lettuce, spinach, kale, and collards in succession for a steady supply—even in partial shade.
Leafy greens →What Makes Containers Work
Container gardens succeed when you control four variables: pot volume, drainage, nutrition, and consistency.
Right container size
Too small dries out and stunts growth.
Too small dries out and stunts growth.
High-quality potting mix
Light texture + compost + slow release nutrition.
Light texture + compost + slow release nutrition.
Simple watering rhythm
Deep watering beats frequent sips.
Deep watering beats frequent sips.
Feeding plan
Small doses often, especially for fruiting crops.
Small doses often, especially for fruiting crops.
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Soil & Fertility for Containers
Tip: Bookmark the crop pages—you’ll reference them all season.