From Container to Kitchen: Growing Fruits and Vegetables in Pots

Are you trying to include more nutritious, local, sustainable food in your diet? Unfortunately, organic options can be costly, and the produce sections of most supermarkets are packed with fruits and vegetables that have racked up more frequent flier miles than a rock band on world tour. How can urban dwellers without ready access to fertile land enjoy the benefits of traditional gardening? And for those with a yard, how do you maximize the harvest of fresh, healthy edibles?

There is a way! Written for the novice home gardener as well as the seasoned pro, this fully illustrated, comprehensive guide is packed with "recipes for success" that will show you how to save up to 70% on your produce bill by growing fruits and vegetables in pots. Topics include:

Selecting the right container size and location

Optimizing soil composition and nutrients

Managing light, water and humidity

Choosing the best fruits and vegetables for container gardening

Eliminating pests and plant diseases naturally

Extending the harvest.

Dig in to this bumper crop of container gardening tips and techniques and unearth a whole new approach to growing your own food!