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Spinach is a favorite garden crop that is easy to grow and can be used in salads or as an ingredient in a cooked meal. Is spinach a suitable food crop to grow in a container, and what is the best method to cultivate spinach in this way? Spinach can be grown in a container … Read more

Broad beans are a popular garden crop that is a favorite of beginner and experienced gardeners alike. There is a wide variety of bean types available to gardeners, each with its own growing requirements. Broad beans are one variety in this family, but how well do these beans grow in containers. Broad beans can be … Read more

Not all trees are suited for growing in containers, but with the right care and a suitable container, some trees thrive in this environment. Does the silver birch fall into this category, and can you grow a silver birch tree in a container? Silver birch can be grown successfully in a container. The container size … Read more

Amaranth is a popular plant in many gardens for its beauty and usefulness. These tall plants are considered to be a useful food crop in many parts of the world for their nutritional benefit. Whether your intention is to grow amaranth for food or for its looks, can you grow it successfully in a container? … Read more

Growing vegetables in containers is achievable and allows people to grow healthy, nutritious food in apartments or homes with limited outdoor space. Certain vegetables are better suited to container growing than others, posing the question of whether turnips can be grown successfully in containers or not. Turnips can be grown in a container if the … Read more

Gunnera plants can become quite large and put on a showy display with their large leaves. Gunnera are popular for filling in large empty spaces in the garden and growing in soil unsuitable for other plants. Can the giant-leaved Gunnera be grown successfully in containers to display their spectacular growth? Gunnera can be grown in … Read more

Irises come in several varieties and bring color and beauty to gardens in the spring. Irises are typically thought of as in-ground plants. If you do not have an outside garden or if you want to adorn your patio with these beautiful irises, can you grow them in containers? Irises can be grown in containers … Read more

Moringa trees are known as miracle trees because of the variety of uses of every part of the tree. This tree is beneficial in many ways, from the leaves to the seedpods, flowers, bark, roots, and oils. Can the moringa tree be grown in a container if you have limited garden space but would like … Read more