Zucchini squash and bell peppers
Normally, I would like to buy my plants from somewhere a little more local like the farmers market - or this local farm.
But like I said - it was a spontaneous purchase.
Various tomatoes
We got two large metal bins and drilled holes in the bottom for drainage.
peppers
And a smaller container for our pepper plants.
We realized yesterday as we finished transplanting everything that the soil we used had a huge warning on the back of the bag saying "DO NOT USE FOR CONTAINERS" - oops. Hopefully our veggies aren't doomed before they even had a chance.
Next year I'm hoping to have a wild garden that looks a little more like this:
But for this year, a small container project will have to do.
Do you have experience with veggie gardening? Any advice?
I dont have any gardening advice, sorry, but I just wanted to say your idea was really cute, and that I wish you the best of luck with your wildlife garden next year. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosalina! I feel like this little project is us building enthusiasm and priming bigger plans for next year.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute idea! We've been really slow to start this year with all the rain in Missouri, but our tomatoes and peppers are picking up the pace now. I'm putting lettuce in containers for summer salads and hopefully I'll have enough to can (this is my first year). We're also doing our own centerpieces for our wedding so hopefully those will be started this week :fingers crossed:
ReplyDeleteAlways remember that transitioning from store to garden is rough on little plants so if they look a little droopy give them extra water and a little plant food!
Jes - we've had a ton of rain too! About three weeks straight! It was finally sunny and perfect this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe plants were seeming a little sad - I will definitely give them a little extra water.
I actually did the same thing with the soil last year when potting my herbs. The main reason you are only supposed to use potting soil is because it has additives that help with drainage. If you mix in some humus or other organic materials that can help improve drainage with your regular soil. I also use fish emulsion liquid fertilizer on my veggies and they love it!
ReplyDeleteHey guys for what it's worth I've noticed that my plants produce twice as much when I use Planting or Potting "MIX" as opposed to any kind of "Soil".
ReplyDeleteFor veggies I mix in 3/4 cup dolomite and 1 cup 10-10-10 fertilizer with the potting mix and besides water that's all they need all year. I live in Pasadena and this year I planted my first seedings in February on the same day that I picked my very last two tomatoes from my last standing plant from last summer. We have mild seasons here so that's one reason but I know the tomatoes love the dolomite and containers. Good luck!
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Michael
I've just got a windowsill, so herbs are about as far as I've gotten with veggies. Pretty easy though, and I can't imagine your non-container dirt is all that different from, you know, normal dirt.
ReplyDeletei would agree that using a potting mix is better than soil. i always have a great organic garden in my yard and tried containers last year. the tomatoes did great-did some upside down too underneath my patio flowers. peppers didn't do so well in containers. i ended up taking them out and planting them in the ground. same with my strawberries. good luck!
ReplyDeleteMy husband recently started veggie gardening, and as a beginner has had a lot of success with square foot gardening. We've harvested green beans, broccoli, radishes, carrots, and this season he's added a bunch of other veggies in another bed.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest positive with this method is that you're able to grow a large variety of veggies in a small space. There's a book called "Square Foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew that is a good beginner guide. Good luck!
That's awesome (and a little bit funny about the soil... it's just dirt!). Let us know how it goes :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea. Organic and great outdoor touch! I think I will do something similar, but start off with one or two plants. Love the idea!
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