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At Home: Fresh produce can be grown in containers

May 11, 2020 By team Leave a Comment

Because of the coronavirus, many grocery stores are facing shortages that mean people don’t have enough access to fruits and vegetables. Because of this, many people are taking things into their own hands and growing fruits and veggies at home. Garden stores are seeing a surge in sales, and greenhouses with many different kinds of fruits and veggies are a valuable resource. Stores are open for curbside pickup, delivery, and even in-store shopping with proper social distancing.

Key Takeaways:

Due to grocery shortages because of coronavirus, many people in Kansas are gardening to grow their own fruits and vegetables.
Greenhouses with many varieties of vegetables are a valuable resource right now.
Some greenhouses are offering both delivery, curbside pickup, and shopping with proper social distancing.

“Jackson said that plant sales for tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables have come much earlier this year than in the past, but there are plenty left for anyone who wants to put in their own garden.”

The benefits of container gardening and why it’s an adequate substitute for conventional gardening

May 7, 2020 By team Leave a Comment

When you think of gardening you think of a nice plot of land, but container gardening can be a good substitute. It can help people who only have a small space to work with, or those who don’t have the time to devote to a full garden. With container gardening it’s easier to move your plants indoors in the winter, and to have soil tailored to each plant. Here are four rules to follow to improve your container gardening skills.

Key Takeaways:

Normally we think of gardening as happening in the ground, but container gardening is a good alternative.
Container gardens can take up less space and be easier to maintain throughout the year.
Here are four rules of thumb to follow if you want to have a container garden.

“One of the added benefits of container gardening is being able to protect your crops from damaging frosts at the beginning or end of the season by bringing the entire plant and container inside a garage or other shelter.”

Make sure your container garden survives with these tips

May 5, 2020 By team Leave a Comment

Gardening can help in many ways, from getting you out in the sun to helping you grow delicious fruits and vegetables for healthy eating. However, having a full garden can be hard to maintain and also hard to have in a small space. You should consider growing a container garden instead. Container gardens are great for small spaces, and also are easier to maintain. Follow these tips for planting, watering, container size, and more for successful container gardening.

Key Takeaways:

With gardening, you can get mood boosts and grow healthy food for you to eat.
Container gardening is the best way to garden if you’re worried about space.
Here are tips for successful container gardening with any type of plant.

“Better Homes & Gardens says most plants are not fussy about the containers in which they grow so long as some of their basic needs are met. This means watering correctly for the type of plant, and ensuring sufficient drainage.”