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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Got some space? A patch of sun? A container? What can YOU grow?!

It doesn’t take much – a little space and sun, and a well-chosen container or two. Add in soil, water and fertilizer, and you’re good to grow your own vegies, fruits, flowers, or herbs! Tim McDermott shares some things to consider when starting your own container garden at home.

GET THE FACTS!

There are several free fact sheets available on Ohioline to learn more about how to grow thriving plants in containers.

LEARN MORE!

The basics of container gardening will help you get started! You can find more information in the article No Garden? No Problem! – Container Gardening Basics. Not only can you grow vegetables in containers, but your flowers will also look beautiful! Container Gardening Basics will teach you more about how to grow flowers in this way, and which ones to chose to make the best arrangements.

Learn more about why vegetables are so important to your diet, which ones are in what sub-groups of vegetables, and how to get more vegies on your table any time of year with this fact sheet about Putting MyPlate on Your Table: Vegetables.

CONNECT WITH OUR EXPERTS!

The Buckeye Environmental Horticulture Team provides education and resources to support the home yard and gardening public, as well as green industry professionals. Team members are local Extension educators who offer public programs (virtual and in-person) about a variety of gardening topics, help diagnose plant problems and offer solutions, support local Master Gardener Volunteers and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists, and partner with other horticulture professionals and associations.

Ask a question of our Master Gardener Volunteers – a group of Ohio gardening enthusiasts who are extensively trained in horticulture, then volunteer their time to answer your yard and garden questions online, as well as help with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office.