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Container Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow a Lot from a Little
Little: Container Gardening for Beginners is an illustrated guide to growing vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers in containers, including on a balcony or sunny windowsill. It covers choices and care from planting through harvest, with profiles for 30 plants.
At a glance
- Illustrated introductory guidance for growing in containers without a backyard.
- Covers selecting containers and soil, planting times, watering, fertilizing, pruning and harvesting.
- Includes profiles for 30 plants, with information such as container type and size, sunlight needs and growth time.
- Offers beginner projects including a self-watering container and containers on wheels.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The range of vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers makes it useful for readers planning more than one kind of container crop.
- Plant profiles bring growing requirements together in a quick-reference format.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Sourcebooks |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Feb. 10 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8897170340 |
| Weight listed | 546 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.05 x 1.02 x 23.5 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- New container gardeners with a balcony, small outdoor area or sunny windowsill.
- Readers seeking basic guidance on growing edible plants and flowers in containers.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a specialized reference beyond the introductory container-gardening scope described in the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does the book cover?
The listing describes advice on choosing containers and soil, planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning and harvesting, along with beginner tips.
Which plants are included?
It describes profiles for 30 plants, including examples such as strawberries, tomatoes, rosemary and garlic.
Is it aimed at gardeners without a yard?
Yes. The listing presents container growing as an option for small spaces such as balconies and sunny windowsills.
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