By the Magaziner

Here is a selection of the messages I have received, showing what container gardeners are actually growing in their pots, and saying about it:-

HG: “I’ve got some cool-weather greens growing in plastic boxes (with drainage holes) up on our second-story window sills. Arugula, spinach, chard, French breakfast radish, and lettuces.

JI: In containers, I plant (1 type per container): several types lettuce, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, peppermint (for iced tea). For annual color, I arrange flower plants in 1/3 barrels as well, around the front patio and end of driveway by porch.

BB: We grow tomatoes, peppers, swiss chard, romaine, sugar snap peas, pole beans, basil, oregano, green onions, parsley, basil, sage, lemon balm. I do also try to have a pot or two of a bee/butterfly attracting plant so it will help with pollination.

KJH: If you want a container garden for tomatoes or peppers, western exposure is a must.

GHR; I have successfully grown beetroot, peppers and many herbs in my window boxes, I have also tried onions although these have not faired too well. The complete book of container gardening suggests Tomato (bush Variety, Lycopersicon ), salad onion, radishes, lettuce and even rhubarb for window boxes.

KOP: I have two pots, I put a tomato plant in one and a chili pepper plant in the other. The plants seem to be doing well so far.

Kat Hone: Parsley, sage, rosemary, peppermint, thyme, lavender and dill are all growing like crazy. But I’m taking the good with the bad and unfortunately my basil plants are struggling.

Sally M: I have grown lemon cucumbers, all kinds of peppers, many varieties of tomatoes, onions, herbs and lettuce. Strawberries can also be grown given the right container.