Container gardening is great for those who have small spaces to work with. I am trying my hand at it this season with some plastic containers I picked up at Goodwill for cheap. Here's how I have it set up.
1. Find a container large enough for the intended crop. This container was $5 deal at Goodwill.
2. Drill holes for drainage. I used a drill to get pencil sized holes (1/4inch bit) in the bottom.
3. Fill with dirt. I went to the local bark and dirt place,
Clackamas Landscape and Supply. For $15.00 I got nearly 4 of these containers filled! A much better deal than buying by the bag which would have cost me at least $30.00. I really like this place because you can fill your own containers if you don't have a truck and they sell it by the 5 gallon bucket or by tractor scoops. I used the 4way garden soil. I used this soil last year and my plants LOVE it.
4. Plant ! I planted broccoli in my container and I plan to do containers with corn, and potatoes.
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