Here Are 66 Things You Can Can Grow At Home In Containers

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No Garden? Here Are 66 Things You Can Can Grow At Home In Containers

By Rachel Cernansky - planetgreen.discovery.com

Growing your own food is exciting, not only because you get to see things grow from nothing into ready-to-eat fruits and veggies, but you also don’t have to worry about the pesticides they might contain, and you definitely cut down on the miles they—and you—have to travel.

As it turns out, with pretty minimal effort, anyone can be a gardener. My boyfriend and I are essentially first-timers this season and so far have the beginnings of strawberries peeking out, tomatoes are on their way, the basil’s about ready for a big batch of pesto, and once the last frost hits, the peppers, kale, spinach, chard, and mesclun will be on their way, too. All on a tiiiny little terrace.

If you’re up to the challenge—and it really isn’t much of one—growing your own food can be so rewarding. And so much cheaper! Just be sure to choose the right planter or container, learn how to maintain it properly, and go find yourself some seeds! (Or starter plants.)
Like this idea? Be sure to check out these 6 Crazy Concepts for Micro Gardens That Actually Work to get inspiration for designing your own garden in a small space.

Here’s a starter list of all the crazy things even urban gardeners, without space for a garden, can grow at home.

Tree fruits – including apples

1. Apples can be grown in a container; you can also grow them on the balcony or other small space using a technique called espaliering.
2. Kumquats
3. Avocados
4. Blackberries
5. Blueberries (sometimes helpful videos are available online)
6. Pomegranate
7. Cherries
8. Figs
9. Pears

Citrus fruits

Citrus trees in particular are said to be good for beginning gardeners and are easy to grow indoors, so don’t let inexperience or lack of outdoor space stop you from enjoying fresh-picked, hyper-local fruit.
10. Dwarf oranges
11. Grapefruit
12. Tangerines
13. Meyer lemons
14. Limes

Tropical fruits

Tropical fruits can also be surprisingly easy to grow indoors, even in non-tropical climates. Such as…

15. Bananas (look for container gardening tips online)
16. Pineapple
17. Papaya
18. Guavas (several varieties)

The real surprises

19. Hops—yes, as in the “spice” ingredient in beer. Turns out they’re easy to grow!
20. Aloe Vera
21. Strawberries
22. Tea (well, herbal tea)
23. Quinoa!

The non-surprises

24. Tomatoes
25. Summer squash
26. Other squashes, like acorn and pumpkin
27. Hot Peppers
28. Sweet peppers
29. Cucumbers

Melons

30. Small cantaloupe
31. Jenny Lind melon (an heirloom cantaloupe)
32. Golden Midget Watermelon

Herbs

Just about any herb grows well indoors—just be sure that if you’re going to do any container-sharing, you do your research first about which herbs co-habitate well together. (Some will hog water, for example, and leave the others dried out.)

33. Basil
34. Oregano
35. Parsley
36. Rosemary
37. Chives
38. Catnip
39. Thyme
40. Sage
41. Parsley

Leafy Greens

42. Kale
43. Mesclun greens
44. Spinach
45. Swiss chard
46. Lettuces (plenty of options there, from micro-greens to head or loose-leaf)
47. Mustard greens
48. Collard greens
49. Arugula

Root Vegetables

50. Carrots
51. Beets
52. Potatoes

Other healthy-sounding stuff

53. Sprouts
54. More sprouts: mung bean and lentil sprouts
55. Wheatgrass
56. Kohlrabi
57. Turnips
58. Rutabagas
59. Celeriac
60. Parsnips
61. Jerusalem Artichoke
62. Sugar snap peas
63. Rhubarb (not ideal in a container, but it can work)
64. Mushrooms (again, more tips online if you look)
65. Pole Beans
66. Aaaand… asparagus, although some disagree that it does well in a container. Try it if you’re ok with a risk!

Bonus 67: You can grow your own loofah, too, but you’d need a garden rather than a container for that.

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THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD

In my very first ever "Letter To The Editor", I make a push for Jody Hice for Congress and it gets published in the Athens Banner-Herald. What about that! Here is the link to the 200 words or less letter, published April 3, 2014, in the online version of the ABH, OnlineAthens:

http://m.onlineathens.com/opinion/2014-04-03/rhoden-hice-worthy-seat-congress

Below is a copy of the original writing that was too long for the OpEd:

Athens Banner-Herald, Letter to the Editor:

Congress desperately needs leadership. Effective leadership demands courage and character. Without these vital components our nation will remain in an economic black hole. The Constitution has been and remains the national compass for this ship of state, yet our nation continues to be tossed about by waves of conflict and marooned by stalemate. Is there a statesman who can help to maneuver this political vessel in these challenging times and address each political issue with that compass firmly in hand?

The truth is, there are no perfect statesmen, no leaders of renowned who have served without mistake or flaw. But there is found in some leaders, though few they may be, qualities that the most critical or opinionated of us finds admirable. We look diligently for courage and character.

Courage is tested in adversity. Character is tested in temptation. Adversity and temptation are the cornerstones of public office whether we like to view it that way or not. To be an effective leader in the political arena takes more than charm and prominence, name recognition or a catchy television ad. An effective public servant must be able to withstand the winds of accusation and the crashing waves of scrutiny. The political landscape is strewn with the corpses of those unable to shield themselves from a steady barrage of interrogation and accusation. Some of these casualties, I regret to say, we voted into office. We had hoped they were trustworthy.

Jody Hice is a man who exemplifies both courage and character. He has proven it again and again. He has successfully championed the cause of upholding the Constitution of the United States before the IRS as well as the ACLU, institutions traditionally all but invincible. While holding no political office, Jody faced the scrutiny that mirrors that of an elected official, yet without blemish. How desperately we need this kind of courage and character in Washington.

The primary election on May 20, just weeks away, is critical in determining who leads Georgiaʼs 10th Congressional District. It would be deeply regrettable if the good people of Georgiaʼs US 10th overlooked an exceptional leader like Jody Hice. If you doubt my recommendation, I ask you one question: “Have you spoken with Jody personally, heard him speak or watched him debate?”

Abraham Lincoln said:

“Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem. How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.”

Jody Hice could echo those words as if they were his own. He has made it clear that he has no ambition but to serve the people of Georgia and to defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States of America. Esteem is earned. Jody continues to exhibit the leadership skills that have earned him esteem from those who know him best.

Joan Rhoden Athens, GA