2. Compost - Compost is a nutrient-rich soil amendment that can be used to improve the quality of potting soil for container gardening. It is made from decomposed organic matter, such as food ...

A living soil mix in these tiny coldframes provides a fertile home for seeds of perennial flower, brassica, lettuce and more ...

If you don't have room for a garden, or only want to grow a few vegetables, planting in containers is the best way to go.

A few hours each week spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables can provide exercise, stress reduction, vitamin D and a better diet.

then switch to warmth-loving vegetables, and finally, plant the real heat-lovers. If you use larger containers, secure a trellis on the back side for vine-like plants, such as peas, beans, tomatoes ...