Container Gardening

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Container Gardening



Container Gardening
http://modernsurvivalblog.com/survival-garden/container-gardening/

Container Gardening has its advantages. The container can be moved to wherever it is convenient including the sunny spot of a mostly shaded yard. The ideal sunny spot in your yard may not be conducive to an in-ground garden. That is, your perfect garden location with the best sunlight may be located on a slab of concrete, or in a rocky area of very poor soil quality for example. Placing a container garden in that spot is a perfect solution. ---CONTINUED---

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Trash Can Potatoes
http://allaboutfoodstorage.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/trash_can_potatoes.pdf

Want a fun, low on space way to grow potatoes? Grow them in a garbage can!
With either a new a garbage can (or a used one that is super-clean), drill several 1/2 drainage holes in the bottom and on the sides close to the bottom.
In the bottom of your garbage can, place ---CONTINUED---

** Cross Posted over in 'Growing Specific Foods' thread--Growing Potatoes

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Grow a Potato Farm in Buckets
http://fivegallonideas.com/potato-farm/

If you had to, you could live on almost nothing but potatoes. That’s made them one of the most important crops in human history. Entire civilizations would not have existed without them. And you can grow this powerful food crop in a 5 gallon bucket. ---CONTINUED---

CROSS POSTED in "Gardening >>Growing Specific Foods & Plants >> Potatoes

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25 Fruits and Veggies You Can Grow in Buckets
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/fruits-and-veggies-you-can-grow-in-buckets/

Do you live in an apartment or a house with a small backyard? Have you always wanted a garden but don’t have enough space? There’s a solution: Bucket gardening. All you need are some 5-gallon buckets, rocks, peat moss, planting soil, and compost. That might sound like a lot, but it’s actually very simple. ---CONTINUED---

Article UPDATED to '30 Fruits and Veggies You can Grow in Buckets'

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Grow Food In 5 Gallon Buckets – 15 Fruits & Veggies That Thrive
https://www.ruralsprout.com/5-gallon-bucket-garden/

(SNIP) ... One of the most obvious ways to use these reclaimed containers is to grow food. There are a wide range of fruits and vegetables you can grow in 5 gallon buckets.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most popular options, and give you some tips and tricks to help make sure you meet with success. ---CONTINUED---

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Self Watering Planters – DIY Demo, How They Work, Tips for Use
https://commonsensehome.com/self-watering-planters/

Self watering planters make growing any potted plant easier. In this post, we'll explain how they work and answer some common questions. We'll also show you how to make them, and share tips for using the planters. Don't have time to make your own? We also list some popular ready made planter options. Let's get started! ---CONTINUED---

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Growing Food in Buckets: A Step by Step Guide
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/growing-food-buckets/

Growing your own groceries in five-gallon buckets allows you to raise enough food to feed a family of four in a tiny space. When growing food in buckets, you don’t need a 1/4 acre backyard to raise a bountiful garden as some people claim. ---CONTINUED---

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A Dozen Vegetables You Can Grow in Pots
https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/a-dozen-vegetables-you-can-grow-in-pots/

You don't need a massive plot of land to enjoy the spoils of a great garden. Growing your veggies in containers maximizes garden space and allows you to move pots to a sunny spot for better production.

To say there’s a large selection of garden containers available for sale these days is an understatement. (SNIP) ... there’s a pretty big selection of vegetables that like growing in those pots. ---CONTINUED---

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Container Gardening: How to Grow Food With Limited Space
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/container-gardening-grow-food-with-limited-space/

Container gardening is ideal for those with little to no garden space. Even if you live in a condo or apartment and are limited to your patio, you can still produce many different vegetables.

Anything that can be grown in-ground can be grown in a container garden. This writer has grown potatoes, squashes, greens & herbs, pumpkins, cucumbers, and even tomatoes in containers. In this article, I’ll discuss the different types of containers I’ve used, what I like & don’t like about each, and what’s best suited to grow in each type. ---CONTINUED---

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11 Useful Herbs You Can Grow In Buckets
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/useful-herbs-you-can-grow-in-containers/

(SNIP) ... unless you have a large backyard, you should focus on herbs that grow well in containers. To that end, here are 11 useful herbs you can grow in containers , in alphabetical order.   ---CONTINUED---

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17 Best Vegetables for Bucket Gardening
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/best-vegetables-bucket-gardening/

If you’ve been waiting to grow your own vegetables until you have a large backyard, your wait is over. You can successfully grow veggies for your family in containers, and the best part is that those containers do not have to be fancy or expensive. Five-gallon buckets work very well. ----CONTINUED---

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14 Foods You Can Grow in Buckets Any Time of Year
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/foods-you-can-grow-in-buckets-any-time-of-year/

(SNIP) ... Whether you’re new at growing your own food or are an old hand at it, you may be surprised to know that it doesn’t have to be a seasonal interest. You can grow many vegetables indoors all year round. And you don’t need lots of space or special equipment either.   ---CONTINUED---

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13 Fruit Trees You Can Grow in Five-Gallon Buckets
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/fruit-trees-grow-in-five-gallon-buckets/

SNIP) ... if you have some five-gallon buckets, you can grow some pretty amazing fruit trees! In this article, we’ll take a look at 13 fruit trees to grow in five-gallon buckets and give you some tips on how to help them grow. ---CONTINUED---

Cross Posted Here: Gardening :: Growing Specific Foods & Plants :: Growing Fruit Trees

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25 Crops You Can Grow In Buckets All Year Round
https://www.askaprepper.com/25-crops-you-can-grow-in-buckets-all-year-round/

You don’t need fields to farm. In fact, there are many items you can grow in a bucket, allowing access to fresh farm food no matter where you live.

(SNIP) ... Thankfully, many foods we grow in our garden can also be grown indoors. While you probably don’t have a greenhouse in your backyard or on your balcony, chances are you can find a bucket, and that is all you need to start farming fresh food at home. ---CONTINUED---

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Container Gardening 101: Everything You Need to Get Started
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/container-gardening/

Container gardening is a great way to bring a bit of nature into your home. Whether you have an apartment balcony or a small backyard, container gardens are easy to set up and maintain.

(SNIP) ... But before you start planting your first garden, it’s important to learn the basics. Read on for our beginner’s guide to container gardening. ---CONTINUED---

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Not to be confused with FRUIT TREES article ... this one is about an assortment of trees and why you might want a tree in a bucket.



8 Trees You Can Grow In Buckets
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/trees-you-can-grow-in-buckets/

why grow trees in buckets? There a number of reasons for considering trees in a bucket. For one, they’re easily portable, or at least easier than transplanting a tree in the ground. And while they can become very heavy, they’re still movable objects. ---CONTINUED---