why grow in containers? you can grow on driveways, rooftops, patios and decks where can you grow?...
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Why grow in containers?You can grow on driveways, rooftops, patios and decks
Where can you grow?Any sunny area
What can your grow in?Terra cotta pots, cedar boxes, food buckets
What can you grow?Almost anything if the pot is big enough
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Where can I grow?
• Observe: which areas are sunny? Where do shadows fall, and at which times of day?
• Where does the wind blow?• Where are the drip edges – off roofs and
trees?• Are some areas warmer/cooler?
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Food buckets are available
from restaurants
and supermarkets
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Every container
needs holes for
water drainage
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What do I put in my pot?
What is the best growing
medium?
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Vegetables needs more sun, food and water than house plants
Plants need:Water
SunlightSoil
Nutrition
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Urban areas are small –
how can we best use the space?
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Watch out for:
• Strength of roof / deck / surface
• Strength / fragility of container (materials deteriorate in sun and rain)
• Other considerations
• Doesn’t blow off wall/roof in the wind
• Don’t trip over on the steps
• Neighbours / aesthetics
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What’s the best form of
plant nutrition?
Compost.
This composter is from Lee Valley
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Turning a deck into a ‘garden
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Enjoy your fresh healthy produce!