What is container gardening, anyway?

Simple - indoor gardening in small containers. These may be window boxes, planters or just simple flowerpots that you place on windowsills, terraces and even kitchen counters. Container gardens fit into the busiest lifestyle because they reduce the hassles of gardening onto a micro scale - all while bringing the great outdoors inside. The conditions and light in your apartment should dictate what plants you try to grow. If you have an out-of-control radiator, skip annuals in favor of succulents such as small cacti or aloe plants. If you have at least five hours of direct sunlight a day and a cool, dry place to store your container garden, try annuals such as periwinkle or marigolds. An especially effective container garden can consist of herbs such as chamomile, chives and dill, which you can dry or use directly in the kitchen while cooking. Starting a container garden is easy. Pick a suitable container - the choice is limited only by the size of your plant (make sure it has room to ...  more