Container Gardening Report

choctawmama asked:


I have been successful with regular gardening. But every thing I grew in pots died.

MoodyGem asked:


I have read many articles that suggest using old tires for container gardening. My father is considering making a vegetable garden out of tires. Does the tire pollute the soil and there fore the vegetables? I it is bad to burn tires.. Should I be concerned about the quality of the vegetables? Have you seen any scientific evidence about this topic? Or environmental tests?

Sunflower asked:


I am interested in having a container garden on my apartment’s small porch this summer. It would be great to grow both vegetables and flowers here,( I live in Kansas, where summers are very hot and windy). What kinds of veggies would do well in pots, and what suggestions do you have for setting it up and maintaining it? I’m new to this, and have to do it “on a shoestring!” Thanks in advance!

Colleen D asked:


I realize it is a wee bit late in the growing season to start anything (I am around San Francisco), but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for decent container-garden vegetables, mainly because I want to make sure things are done as organic as possible. When I lived in New England I did grow pole beans, tomatoes, cukes, peppers, corn, etc., but I have no garden space here so am stuck with containers (I only have some herbs and strawberries at present). Any suggestions for what would grow decently in pots? I’m especially interested in growing tomatoes in a hanging basket, too.

Thanks!

expertvillage asked:

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cajuncalli asked:


I want to plant a tomato plant on my patio in a 5 gallon plastic bucket. Should I drill holes in the bottom, or about 2 inches up the side? What should I use in the bottom of the bucket for drainage?

sarahybethy asked:


I have half wine barrels that I’m using. I though maybe eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers in one pot? Think it would work?