You don’t need a big backyard to enjoy the joy of gardening. Container gardening is a flexible, fun, and incredibly rewarding way to grow your own plants, herbs, and even vegetables. All you need is a pot, some soil, and a sunny spot.
1. The Fresh Herb Kitchen Garden
Stop buying overpriced, plastic-wrapped herbs at the store!
- How to: Get a medium to large pot (ensure it has drainage holes). Plant a few of your favorite cooking herbs like basil, rosemary, thyme, and mint.
- Pro-Tip: Plant mint in its own pot—it’s a bully and will take over everything else! Place the pot right outside your kitchen door for easy access.
2. The “Pollinator Party” Pot
Attract beautiful bees and butterflies with their favorite flowers.
- How to: Choose a sunny spot and a large container. Plant a mix of bee-friendly flowers like lavender, salvia, cosmos, and zinnias. They thrive in pots and provide food for pollinators.
3. The Salad Bar Pot
Imagine picking your own salad for dinner!
- How to: In a wide, shallow pot, plant a “cut-and-come-again” lettuce mix. You can also add some scallions and radishes. Simply snip the leaves when you’re ready, and they’ll grow back for another harvest.
Gardening in pots gives you total control. It’s a perfect, low-commitment way to get started and bring more life to your balcony, patio, or windowsill.
