Starting a City Garden: What to Plant

With access to some outdoor space, spring’s the perfect time to start a (mini) city garden.

Here are some plants you can easily start growing in the city:

Tomatoes are a great beginner crop
Radishes thrive even in less-than-perfect soil conditions & are ready to harvest in mere weeks!
Mixed greens arrive in either summer or fall so you can get your fill of home-grown salads!
Onions – if they don’t do well, you can always eat the greens.
Bush zucchini don’t take up much room and are prolific.
Diamant strawberries are mildew-resistant and delicious.

Since I’ll be starting a city garden soon, I’ll keep you updated of my progress!

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.