Why grow in containers?You can grow on driveways, rooftops, patios and decks

Where can you grow?Any sunny area

What can your grow in?Terra cotta pots, cedar boxes, food buckets

What can you grow?Almost anything if the pot is big enough

Where can I grow?

• Observe: which areas are sunny? Where do shadows fall, and at which times of day?

• Where does the wind blow?• Where are the drip edges – off roofs and

trees?• Are some areas warmer/cooler?

Food buckets are available

from restaurants

and supermarkets

Every container

needs holes for

water drainage

What do I put in my pot?

What is the best growing

medium?

Vegetables needs more sun, food and water than house plants

Plants need:Water

SunlightSoil

Nutrition

Urban areas are small –

how can we best use the space?

Watch out for:

• Strength of roof / deck / surface

• Strength / fragility of container (materials deteriorate in sun and rain)

• Other considerations

• Doesn’t blow off wall/roof in the wind

• Don’t trip over on the steps

• Neighbours / aesthetics

What’s the best form of

plant nutrition?

Compost.

This composter is from Lee Valley

Turning a deck into a ‘garden

Enjoy your fresh healthy produce!