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Small Garden Ideas

You don’t need acres of land or even a huge garden to grow your own healthy, delicious food. If you’re the proud owner (or renter) of a sunny balcony, fire escape, patio, postage-stamp lawn, flat sturdy roof, or front porch, you have plenty of room to grow veggies and herbs—and we’ve got a bunch of small garden ideas to help you out.

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Easy and Tasty 4 x 4-foot Kids' Garden

This kids' vegetable garden plan from Bonnie Plants features a variety of kid-sized vegetables and herbs that are flavorful and attract butterflies.

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Edible Container Designs

It doesn’t get any fresher (or more local) than having sun-warmed vegetables and flavorful herbs growing just steps away from the kitchen. And while starting your edible container garden can be as simple as putting a plant in a pot, why not create something that adds flair as well as flavor?

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What Can I Grow in a Pot?

Almost any vegetable or herb will grow in a pot, but it helps to put the right variety of vegetables in the right size pot. Learn how with Bonnie Plants.

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Herb Garden in Containers

Grow fresh herbs to add flavor to soups, salads, beverages, and more in this simple herb garden designed for containers.

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Herbs: Your Gateway to Gardening

You don’t need a big suburban yard to grow your own food. You can create a wonderful edible garden right on your balcony.

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Creative Ways to Grow Food on Your Deck

Discover the many ways you can grow food on your deck in containers, including window boxes, hanging baskets,vertical growing, upcycled containers, and more.

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Planting Herbs in a Strawberry Jar

For a handy way to grow lots of your favorite kitchen herbs, consider planting herbs in a strawberry jar. Just follow these basic tips.

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Spacing in the Garden

There is no one size fits all for vegetable spacing. Read on to see which spacing works best for what you have to work with, garden or container.

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1 Pot Planted 5 Ways

Containers offer the perfect solution for growing an edible garden in a small space. To give you an idea of some easy ways to plant up a single large pot, we’ve got 5 different designs to share.

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How to Grow and Care for Plugs

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Fresh and Handy 4 x 4-foot Herb Garden

Keep a collection of herbs handy with this herb garden plan designed for a 4 x 4-foot bed. The plan includes several types of kitchen herbs used every day.

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How to Start an Herb Garden

There are so many great reasons to start an herb garden that will provide fresh herbs for everything from creating delicious dinners to brewing your own cups of tea. Plus, most herbs grow easily in a variety of conditions, making them ideal for new gardeners.

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Growing Catnip

Fresh catnip is a real treat for cats. Get expert tips for growing the unique catnip herb at home, both in your garden and even indoors.

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Growing Tomatoes: 9 Ways to Grow Tomatoes in Your Garden

Tasty and terrific, tomatoes offer garden magic at its best, transforming yellow blossoms into juicy fruits. But perhaps the most amazing thing about tomatoes is their adaptability. These yummy gems grow and thrive in a host of ways, from classic in-ground beds to quirky upside-down planters. Let us help you discover which of these ways to grow tomatoes is best for you.

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Easy 4 x 4 Summer Garden

Use this summer garden plan for a 4 x 4 bed and harvest fresh homegrown produce all summer. The garden plan includes your favorite summer vegetables and herbs.

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How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots

Growing tomatoes in pots levels the home garden playing field, bringing a crop of homegrown ‘maters within reach for almost anyone, regardless of real estate.

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Growing Mint

Growing mint is easy—sometimes too easy. Learn to plant, grow, and control mint in your garden. Growing mint in pots is usually your best bet.

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How to Plant a Garden

There are many reasons to plant a garden. Maybe you love cooking with fresh produce. Perhaps you’ve resolved to eat healthier. Or maybe you’re looking for an activity to engage kids in outdoor fun. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to take the plunge. But where do you begin?

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How to Choose Your Garden Type

Debating whether to plant an in-ground, raised bed, or container garden? We’ve outlined the pros and cons to help you choose the best garden type for you.

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4 x 4-foot Tea Garden

There are few things more relaxing than a steaming mug of hot tea brewed from freshly picked herbs. Discover how to plant a tea garden.

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How to Grow and Plant Eggplant

Discover expert techniques for growing eggplant. When you learn how to grow eggplant the right way, you'll get a big harvest of these sun-loving veggies.

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How to Lay Out a Vegetable Garden

Is there anything more satisfying and delicious than growing your own food? From the first tender tips of asparagus in spring to the tasty tang of summer’s homegrown tomatoes, a garden filled with beautiful, productive plants provides a terrific sense of accomplishment—and fabulous, fresh meals.

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Growing Sweet Marjoram

Try growing sweet marjoram in your garden during warm months, then bring it inside to keep harvesting the tasty leaves throughout the winter.