Do you have a balcony or patio that get several hours of sunlight each day? Do you have a windowsill that gets several hours of sunlight each day? Container gardening can be very simple to start herbs or flowers and even a few vegetable varieties.
First, decide what you want to grow. Do you want an herb garden, veggies or fruit (yes fruit), maybe just a few bee-friendly flowers. I like to make a list that way I can go back and add to it or get rid of items if I change my mind.
Second, check out each variety to be sure they will grow using the methods available to you. Will your garden be container only? Will you use small, large or all shapes and sizes of containers?
Carrots growing in a recycled container. |
4 large bags organic garden or potting soil
1 small bag Perlite (optional)
1 small bag Peat Moss or Coconut Coir (improves drainage)
1 cup organic bone meal (high in phosphorus)
1 cup organic blood meal (high in Nitrogen)
1 cup crushed eggshells (for Calcium)
Compost: 1 large bag store bought OR equivalent homemade
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And now to get started! When I'm ready to plant seeds I clear off a table and fill it will seed-starter materials. You guessed it...Peat Pellets.
Each bowl is labeled so I don't confuse the seeds. |
Purple Opal Basil |
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I had a wonderful time putting the book together and I am excited about the positive response so far. Have a Great Weekend!
13 comments:
Ahh, yes, such good tips for those of us with a green thumb or two! Thank you for linking up your great post with Farm Fresh Friday!!
Where there's a will there's a way! Have a great weekend! Thanks for coming by and linking up.
Thank you for hosting the link parties and thanx for stopping by!
I am growing basil, parsley and tomatoes on my balcony! :)
Thanks for the growing mix recipe.
Thank you for linking to the Our Favorite Things Link Party
http://www.mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/06/our-favorite-things-link-party-2.html
I love all your suggestions, I'm inspired to start an herb garden in my kitchen garden window.
Karri
Good Girl: Grow On!!
Daisy: You're welcome! I've adapted this recipe from one my Granny used to use.
Kerri: Thanx for hosting! I'd start with Basil since it is SO easy to grow.
Thanks again for stopping by!
Have blogged about making this work too...your sprouts look great! Stopping by from Eye Heart Hop. Cheers!
Yeah Eye Heart! Thanx for stopping by.
I love your idea of using bowls to label your peat pellets. My snow peas and regular peas are all mixed together this year because I didn't write down which was which. I would love it if you would share this on my link party Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/06/tout-it-tuesday-11.html
I just linked up at Tout it Tuesday
http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/06/tout-it-tuesday-11.html
Thanks for the invite!
Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you next week.
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