Flowers are often grown in pots and other freestanding containers; fruits and veggies, not so much. “Container Food Gardening” by Pam Farley may help change that ratio.
A volume in The First-Time Gardener series of books by Cool Springs Press, this book is designed for beginner gardeners, packed with photos, charts and helpful information about growing in containers.
Farley details what kind of container is best for different types of plants and what potting mix is best for containers. She also offers tips on staking, pruning and harvesting. A glossary in the back of the books addresses unfamiliar gardening terms like cachepot, cloche, diatomaceous earth and vermiculite.
