| Of course the first question asked about container | | | | concrete pad. Look at these drab areas everyone |
| gardening is where do I start my garden? That is the | | | | has around them and try to picture what they could |
| beauty of this style of gardening. Even if you think | | | | be. The possibilities are endless! And so are the |
| you don't have the space, you would be surprised | | | | benefits. Who doesn't like fresh vegetables or a |
| how hardy plants really are and they can grow just | | | | bouquet of beautiful flowers and you could have |
| about anywhere. Look around outside your | | | | them by simply stepping outside. |
| surroundings. Do you live in an apartment or maybe a | | | | And if that doesn't work for you, what about an |
| mobile home, where space is very limited? Well, say | | | | indoor container garden? Window boxes can be |
| you have an apartment with a small balcony; this | | | | placed indoors as well and make very attractive herb |
| would be an ideal area for a container garden. Who | | | | or flower gardens. With inexpensive materials and a |
| says you need acres of land and farm equipment to | | | | little research you can bring the outdoors indoors! |
| enjoy fresh vegetables, herbs or beautiful fresh | | | | Check with a local gardener, they will know what |
| flowers? An apartment balcony could be transformed | | | | plant would do well in your specific surroundings, |
| into a very colorful and attractive garden with just a | | | | either indoors or out. Or course you can always do |
| few items. These gardens are both attractive and | | | | both and have the beauty of container gardens year |
| inexpensive. | | | | around. |
| You can purchase window boxes as your containers. | | | | I hope this has inspired you and given you some |
| Maybe have vegetables in one, herbs in one and | | | | ideas on getting started with your own container |
| colorful flowers in another. This would require little | | | | garden. Why not surround yourself with the health |
| space and the results would transform the area. | | | | benefits and the beauty of live plants. I know it will |
| There is something about live growing plants that is | | | | enhance your surroundings and once you get started |
| very tranquil and calming. You could add a small | | | | you will enjoy the entire process of creating your |
| fountain in the corner and maybe a comfortable chair | | | | garden. So get out there get started, it's fun, |
| or two. What a great private oasis you could create | | | | inexpensive and very beneficial. Enjoy the fruits of |
| for yourself. | | | | your labor! |
| This same idea could be used on a porch or a | | | | |