Hello container gardeners,
To me container gardening is one of the most fascinating types of gardening. While admittedly, we all know there are just some things that are going to only be at their best in the ground, most things can do well or even better in containers.
I grow most of my veggies in raised containers these days, and more and more are getting them up to waist height. Whether wooden boxes on legs, Barrels cut in half on blocks, or Laundry tubs on legs. I love those huge black or galvanized stock tanks they sometimes have amazing sales on at Tractor Supply...;I currently am using two of these in the oval 150 gallon black heavy PVC. I do put almost a foot layer of lava rock in the bottom before I fill them with my potting blend, as they are a little over 3 feet high. No stooping over, and 1 is big enough for 6 large bush tomato. for instance. A few lettuces around the base...
I also create planter boxes and hypertufa pots for all plants, succulents, miniature trees (Bonsai), and miniature gardens. Some of my creations are simple and elegant and others can be downright peculiar! HaHaHaHaHa!
You'll see!
Anyway Lynn, this was your idea!!!
I plan on starting small and have a lot of stuff to show and tell here. Please know if any one is inspired and wants to say;...."start a miniature garden in a container for the first time!"...I hope you'll send pic's. I think it would be fun to share ideas and progress'!
I'm just sticking to container gardens for all things containers around me, ( I know there is a miniature garden forum) as I am trying not to bounce around in too many forums. ( I might start getting confused and forgetful!)
I have built several large raised wooden planter boxs that measure 3.5 ft' wide, 7 ft. long x 8" deep. Its on legs 30 inches high. I also have built these same type containers in the back but 12 inches deep, that I use for veggies (another story!) I use this one (these first pictures) for an interesting container garden. I will bounce back and show past pictures on occasion, but these pic's just for starters, are from today. I'm just cleaning these containers up for the Fall. That little Syngonium in the middle is one of the coolest plants I have. It never gets any taller then 3" and is an incredible miniature plant.
Thank you!
David
This picture shows the edge of the box container.
All the paths and rocks are painted concrete. This makes for fool-proof watering and eliminates washaways and weeds.
I water this whole thing with my regular hose and watering wand on 'shower' setting; that I water all plants and with little extra care...
These diminutive little Syngoniums have never pushed North of 3 inches so far and They are at the top of my favorites list. They are adorable and create the effect of tiny Elephant ears or Caladiums.
