The Organic Gardeners: Vegetable Container Growing
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Lettuce is just one of many vegetables which will thrive in containers. This is 'Red Sails' which is both beautiful and tasty. Photo: Doug Oster
May 10, 2013
Many gardeners think of container planting only for their flowers, but any vegetable that grows in the garden can thrive in pots too. The trick is to pick the right plant for the right container, choose appropriate varieties, and keep them happy by watering and fertilizing as needed.
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Doug Oster
Doug Oster co-hosts the Organic Gardener monthly segment for The Allegheny Front and also contributes stories to the program. He is the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Backyard Gardener.
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