Gardening and Green Thumbs! Oh My!

Gardening can be a daunting task, but lucky for us, Teresa gave us some great ideas to get us started. For many, space is an issue for gardening. That is why container gardening is perfect for you! I used to do container gardening when I lived in a duplex and could not plant things in the ground. I still wanted some fresh veggies, so container gardening was a great option. Container gardening is also great for kids because they can easily help take care of the plants.

All you need for container gardening are containers. Sound easy enough? You do want to make sure the container is large enough for the plant. Tomatoes and peppers grow very well in large pots. I always lined 1/4 of the way up with rocks, then soil. This helps with drainage. Another great plant for a container is lettuce. Leafy lettuces can easily be grown in a container or even a basket. Once the lettuce is cut, you can replant. Kids love this one! They can go out and cut their own salad.

Herbs will grow very well in containers which can also be brought in during the winter. This way you have fresh herbs all year round. Just imagine making spaghetti sauce with fresh basil in the middle of winter!

Another fun plant to try with kids requires a milk jug. Take a jug and cut off the top. Fill with dirt. Plant carrot seeds all around the edges. Let the kids watch as the carrots form roots and begin to grow. They will be able to watch the growth of the carrot through the sides of the jug. The carrots will not get very big, but the kids will enjoy watching.

Container gardening is easy and fun. You can do it with little space required. I hope you are inspired to buy a few containers!

Your girlfriend,
Melinda