Comments on: A Small-Space Garden Giveaway!

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:52:18 +0000

We have a winner! Melissa of Houston, Texas won this random drawing. Thanks for the 200+ comments on small-space gardening. We loved all the creative ideas. Meanwhile, stay tuned for another garden giveaway coming very soon.

By: Rya Lauber

Rya Lauber — Sun, 06 May 2012 13:26:02 +0000

When you boil or steam veggies, let the water cool completely, and then use it to water your EarthBox. Your garden will love the nutrients!

By: Irene

Irene — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:40:34 +0000

Who says I can’t have multiple apple tree varieties in a small space? I have a six in one apple tree. And my fig trees are in containers. They are smaller trees, but they are confined and I can have two fig trees in my back yard.

By: Renee G

Renee G — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:46:18 +0000

I love planting varieties that are designed for small spaces.

By: Billie

Billie — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:31:10 +0000

We use 5 earth boxes and everything goes well except when this Redding, Ca. heat comes on strong it is better to keep them in the morning sun and afternoon shade.

By: Brenna

Brenna — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:02:29 +0000

I haven’t tried them (super expensive) but I think the Woolly Pockets are amazing and would be such a great way to save space!

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:37:35 +0000

Do not forget the 3rd dimension, trellises. Wheels to chase the sun on balconies.

By: Kellie Hicks

Kellie Hicks — Sat, 05 May 2012 02:51:14 +0000

I am using a tomato cage around my lemon tree for support, as it is very windy here. To battle my puppy, I have made small (less then 1′ tall) rings of chicken wire that fit inside the lip of my containers. They also support small plants and herbs, that grow up and through, to partally hide it.

By: Oakmoss

Oakmoss — Sat, 05 May 2012 02:17:32 +0000

I’ve got a wire fence around the garden to keep out critters and have been using it to support pole beans peas and tomatoes growing in containers. Strawberries and nasturtiums are grown in hanging pots and also make use of the fence. Also this year will use some square foot gardening techniques.

By: Linda Payne

Linda Payne — Sat, 05 May 2012 02:15:20 +0000

I like to plant marigolds in the container with my tomatoes. It brightens the container and keeps pests away!