If you don’t have enough space to grow your own fruit and vegetables in the garden, grow them in containers. Even if you've only got a patio, balcony, or tiny garden then you can incorporate a pot or two dedicated to tasty edibles.
There are many reasons why it is an advantage to grow crops in containers:
- Ground is not needed, which is great for those with no garden
- You can control soil texture, composition, and nutrients
- Containers can be sited in positions that are easy to access, so people with mobility problems can still garden
- It is easier to control pest damage to plants in containers rather than in a garden
- Trailing plants can be displayed effectively
- Plants can be protected indoors to give early crops, such as salad crops
Read more about making a container garden