The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible

by Edward C. Smith

On the deck, in the garden, or even on a sunny balcony, you can grow luscious tomatoes, gorgeous artichokes, juicy strawberries, and so much more. Ed Smith has chosen, planted, tested, and tasted dozens of vegetables in all kinds of containers, and he show you how simple and rewarding it is to grow a backyard garden even without a backyard.

• Choosing the right pot for every plant
• Designing for containers
• The best vegetables and herbs to grow in a container
• Managing pests and diseases
• So much more!

Softcover. 263 pages. Storey Publishing 2011.

Container gardeners can use the guide to match crops with pot volume, drainage, support, and sun exposure before planting. Containers dry and heat differently from in-ground beds, so irrigation frequency must be based on weather, root volume, and actual moisture rather than a fixed schedule. Choose potting mix intended for containers, confirm balcony or deck load limits, and provide trellising where mature plants require it.

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