A few guidelines when choosing containers:
The container must be big enough to support plants
when they are fully grown
Containers must hold soil without spilling
The container must have adequate drainage
Containers must have never held products that
would be toxic to plants or people
Once the containers are chosen, consider the
potting medium. A fairly lightweight potting mix
is needed for container vegetable gardening. Soil
straight from the garden usually is not a good
choice because it may be too heavy. Packaged
potting soil available at local garden centers
is relatively lightweight and may make a good
container medium.
Vegetables in containers are unexpected –
take advantage of their natural beauty and the
colorful fruits to blend a beautiful pot. Edibles
such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash,
chives, strawberries, basil, thyme, oregano,
rosemary and parsley will all thrive in a potted
environment. Pair a vegetable with a flowering
plant, or add variegated ivy to an herb pot.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013
MACON MAGAZINE I 81
