The Library Nook Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I want to grow vegetables in pots, we live in a flat and don't have a garden just a small outside space that I am risking putting some pots on. I am off to the garden centre later and wondered whether anyone had some hints and tips for me? So far I have got some cherry tomato seeds and pepper seeds. Thanks for reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I used to have strawberries in pots, that looks nice and tastes good. I bought them as plants though, not seeds. Peas are fairly easy to grow. They would also look nice I think, to put something in the pot for them to cling to would also look nice- at least in my head it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks sara! I am off to the garden centre now so I might get some strawberry plants as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I have grown strawberries, snap peas and tomatoes in pots oh and also herbs are really easy! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I have strawberry plants in a planter at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 My Dad does al-sorts on his allotment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 My basil is really growing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopyloo100 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I've got Basil and Thyme in pots and I've grown strawberries and tomatoes too! It's been fun at times although watering is a must! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I've grown a variety of herbs, fruit and veg. Tomatoes, chilies, lettuce, cut and come again salad leaves, mange tout, courgettes, radishes, spring onions all grow well in pots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks all! I got some actual tomato plants and some herbs but then felt ill at the garden centre so came home. Will try again tomorrow to get some other bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Princess Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I saw lots of different 'grow you own' type kits in homebase on Saturday, i think they were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks for all the posts. An update! I have decided not to do the seeds because I am worried I will fail so instead I have got; - tomato plants in a grow bag - strawberry plants - herbs - peppers and chilli peppers and some geraniums! I also got a great book about container gardening that has given me so many ideas my small little pot is growing into a large container garden:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLG Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 You'll have to post some pics when everything's growing. We always do really well with tomatoes and chilli's - they seem to take over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thanks I will do! I can't believe how much I am enjoying it! It poured with rain last night so I had to rush outside to check how they were doing lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 I now have even more flowers as well! And some carrots. And radishes. Help me stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Oh, but why would you stop? When you absolutely have no more room for any pots, then you have to stop. Only then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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