There is still time to plant some crops for a fall harvest. If you don’t have access to an in-ground gardening space or are looking for some extra room to add a few more plants, consider containers.
Pots and planters can be made from plastic, metal, wood, ceramic or terra-cotta and come in various shapes and sizes. Other containers include window boxes, milk crates (lined with pieces of row cover or layers of newspapers) and hanging baskets. Grow bags (fabric plant pot) are becoming popular.
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Donna Gates is a retired lab technician for the University of Maryland. Her gardening interests are centered around her rural Garrett County home.
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