Guides
The parts that decide whether a container garden works: light, mix, pot size, and water. Written to be specific enough to act on.
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How much sun does your balcony actually get? Measure it in one day
A one-day method for measuring direct sun on a balcony, how aspect and season change the answer, and which crops suit 3, 4–5, or 6+ hours.
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The potting mix that works for vegetables — and why bagged mix fails
What container vegetables actually need from a mix, a simple three-part recipe, and how much to buy for the pots you own.
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How to start a container vegetable garden for under $60
A real budget breakdown for a first container garden — what to buy, what to skip, and a six-week plan that gets you harvesting instead of shopping.