You don’t need land to have a farm. Here’s how to grow food in pots
You don’t need land to have a farm. Here’s how to grow food in pots">
This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space.
You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, soil and containers, you can successfully grow food in a container on your balcony — or any other sunny outdoor location. But there are things to know if you’re going to successfully grow tomatoes for your salads, kale for your smoothies, blueberries for your cereal and mint for, well, everything.
We asked six garden experts for their advice for growing food in pots:
You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, soil and containers, you can successfully grow food in a container on your balcony — or any other sunny outdoor location. But there are things to know if you’re going to successfully grow tomatoes for your salads, kale for your smoothies, blueberries for your cereal and mint for, well, everything.
We asked six garden experts for their advice for growing food in pots: