Even if you don’t have grass in your city property limits, you can still grow your own food this season.
I started planting seeds for the first harvest of my container garden last week. Obviously I didn’t inherit my dad’s gardening skills regardless of my DNA, so it has taken some experimentation over the past 2 years. (I was an Urban Dummy just a short time ago!) Here’s the basics if you’re considering to plant this season.
What do you need to start?
Here’s what I’d recommend planting (based on my experience thus far):
Herbs – Basil, rosemary, dill, etc. all grow well in Philly seasons. Also, you can get a shorter/longer container and put a few plants in each container.
I haven’t personally had luck with cucumbers or green peppers in a container garden, but if you want to try there’s experts like Mike from the Urban Organic Gardener blog that can give solid advice. According to one of the nice farmers from the Philly Farm & Food Fest, peas grow nicely in container gardens as well.
Readers, any advice you’d like to share? Have success with a different veggie or fruit than me? Share in the comments!
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