Another question for the gardeners out there

 

I posted a few weeks ago about wanting to plant a garden this spring with my fiance. We are trying to find other things to do together than just eat and also I think it will be neat to cook with all my fresh veggies! I have been stocking up on healthy recipes. So my question is can I grow all my veggies in pots? I live in Georgia and my back yard has tons of red clay and rocks. I was planning on planting

Eggplant, yellow squash,zucchini,cucumbers,tomatoes,and maybe bell peppers and a herb garden. Can all these be planted in pots?

It might be more cost efficient to build a raised bed ...

Yes, I agree with Kim about the raised beds for the vegetables. Herbs are fine in pots, and if they are in pots you can bring them in for the winter and have them all the time.

I have fancy geraniums that won't survive outside that winter over in my kitchen. Then when spring comes, back outside they go.

 

what is a raised bed? When I say I am new I mean I know nothing about gardening I dont think I have ever owned a plant in my life but I think it will be fun to try

They are beds raised above ground. Usually you will see wooden frames or boxes filled with dirt. So you have the advantage of not having to dig through hard, rocky soil, and the dirt stays a little warmer too.

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Gardening is a very forgiving sort of hobby, but be warned: it's addictive. Your significant other may soon quake in fear when you drive by a nursery.

 

 Do not use pressure treated wood. You do not want the chemicals used to pressure treat the wood anywhere near your food.

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What Rosy said!   Raised beds give you the space you need, while containing everything you need to grow a variety of stuff.   They're pretty easy to make with wood and can be emptied and packed away when you want to ...    It's easy to feed and weed too - especially if you allow a space all around and don't put it up too tight to a wall!   I guarantee you you'll want a bigger one next year as you become addicted!

I have very much a garden at the moment (lots of landscaping) and because I am getting a puppy in a few weeks, I wanted to make sure the puppy and my vegetables stay separate LOL!!!    My boyfriend has promised he'll build me one this year and I'm pretty excited - I am a clean eater and so being able to grow my own salad/vegetables will be perfect for me and my chosen lifestyle as I'll be able to chose whether or not I used natural methods of getting rid of pests etc ...

 

 

Do some searches on google for container gardens. There are plenty of things you can grow in containers. Might be a great way to see if it is something you like doing before investing in a raised bed

I think most of your veggies can be grown in containers--just make sure they have enough room for their roots to expand.  You don't want them to get root-bound.  I think one of the big things to remember is the soil will tend to dry out quicker than if they're in the ground, so you just have to get into a watering routine.  Also some types of cucumber and zucchini plants are the vining type--if I had them in containers, I would rather look for the bush-type.

My hubby and I have a greenhouse that we grow bedding plants (flowers & veggies) and sell them at our little stand at the end of our driveway.  It is such therapy for both of us.  We also have a big garden and grow all kinds of veggies that we can/freeze together with our kids.

I hope this helps!!  Enjoy--it really is addictive!! 

Thanks so much y'all have been so helpful I'm so excited I can't wait till spring!