Laura’s Garden Notes: Pots aren’t just for houseplants any more

Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com When planning to grow your own food, the specific garden location at your home can dramatically influence your crop choices. One reader recently shared that their only space for a garden is their porch. What could they grow? How would they manage it? Thankfully, you can grow more than a fluffy fern on your porch! Many varieties of food crops prefer partial shade and are also well-suited for growing in containers. Pots aren't just for houseplants anymore.