{"id":18556,"date":"2019-04-25T08:01:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=6be253255cf6e8ab4da104e0b144f09e"},"modified":"2019-05-20T19:12:56","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T19:12:56","slug":"grow-your-own-food-in-small-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/grow-your-own-food-in-small-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Grow your own food in small spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bptVideoPlayerContainer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<video id=\"bptVideoPlayer\" controls=\"controls\" poster=\"https:\/\/d372qxeqh8y72i.cloudfront.net\/1034214508_video.jpg\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/videos\/34214_1034214210.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><source src=\"https:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/videos\/34214_1034214210.ogv\" type=\"video\/ogg\" \/><source src=\"https:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/videos\/34214_1034214210.webm\" type=\"video\/webm; codecs=vp8,vorbis\" \/>Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag.<\/video><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" id=\"bptVideoPlayButton\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/68a1f178a7e6e39c1ccfab2a424040d5.jpg\" alt=\"Play Video\" style=\"display: block; 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When it comes to cooking and eating the freshest vegetables and herbs, we recommend growing your own. Make the most of your harvest this year by selecting plants that will thrive in your space. Container gardening is a great option, perfect for those who want to plant on patio or deck spaces. You can use containers to grow favorite herbs and vegetables, so you can harvest fresh flavors right outside your door.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have a condo patio, a high-rise rooftop, a quaint sunny corner of your yard or even a window box, the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/\"  rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Burpee Plants<\/a> know anyone can be a successful gardener no matter their level of experience or space available. Here are top suggestions for plants perfect for small spaces that bring the performance and flavor:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/Vegetables\/PlantDetails.aspx?plantid=5765\"  rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Confetti Pepper<\/a>: Petite peppers pack a lot of punch in a little 2-ounce size that can be eaten fresh at any stage, from green to ruby red. The eye-catching leaves are beautiful, too. Kids especially enjoy watching the fruit change colors over time and snacking on the bountiful harvest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/Vegetables\/PlantDetails.aspx?plantid=5763\"  rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Atlas Tomato<\/a>: If you want a big slicing tomato for sandwiches or a stacked caprese salad, the Atlas Tomato is for you. This container-friendly beefsteak tomato is disease resistant, which means healthy plants all season, and features impressive, extra-large tomatoes that are as fun to grow as they are to eat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/Vegetables\/PlantDetails.aspx?plantid=5764\"  rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jungle Parrot Pepper<\/a>: Named for its adorable, beak-like shape, this pepper is perfect for patio containers. It ripens to a beautiful, rich red that adds a pop of color to your space. Enjoy this sweet and delicious pepper fresh from the vine, displayed as a table centerpiece, sliced for a saut&eacute; or as stuffed appetizers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/Collections\/IndoorHerbs\/\"  rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Merry Mint Fresh Flavors Herbs<\/a>: Add healthy flavor to all types of cooking by planting your own herbs. Merry Mint and other favorite flavors can be snipped as needed for salads, marinades, garnishing and more. From parsley and basil to sage and thyme, herbs are easy to care for &mdash; both indoors and outdoors &mdash; and easily expand your recipe possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Discover more garden inspiration, DIY projects and new recipes, like this Fauxjito, by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/\"  rel=\"nofollow noopener\">burpeehomegardens.com<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>The Fauxjito<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients: Merry Mint from your herb garden, Still water, Sparkling water, Glass carafe<\/p>\n<p>Directions: Chop and muddle a few sprigs of Merry Mint and add to the carafe. Next, fill carafe full with one-third still water and then two-thirds sparkling water. 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it comes to cooking and eating the freshest vegetables and herbs, we recommend growing your own. Make the most of your harvest this year by selecting plants that will thrive in your space. Container gardening is a great option, perfect for those who want to plant on patio or deck spaces. You can use containers to grow favorite herbs and vegetables, so you can harvest fresh flavors right outside your door.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have a condo patio, a high-rise rooftop, a quaint sunny corner of your yard or even a window box, the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Burpee Plants<\/a> know anyone can be a successful gardener no matter their level of experience or space available. Here are top suggestions for plants perfect for small spaces that bring the performance and flavor:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/Vegetables\/PlantDetails.aspx?plantid=5765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Confetti Pepper<\/a>: Petite peppers pack a lot of punch in a little 2-ounce size that can be eaten fresh at any stage, from green to ruby red. The eye-catching leaves are beautiful, too. Kids especially enjoy watching the fruit change colors over time and snacking on the bountiful harvest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/Vegetables\/PlantDetails.aspx?plantid=5763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Atlas Tomato<\/a>: If you want a big slicing tomato for sandwiches or a stacked caprese salad, the Atlas Tomato is for you. This container-friendly beefsteak tomato is disease resistant, which means healthy plants all season, and features impressive, extra-large tomatoes that are as fun to grow as they are to eat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/Vegetables\/PlantDetails.aspx?plantid=5764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jungle Parrot Pepper<\/a>: Named for its adorable, beak-like shape, this pepper is perfect for patio containers. It ripens to a beautiful, rich red that adds a pop of color to your space. Enjoy this sweet and delicious pepper fresh from the vine, displayed as a table centerpiece, sliced for a saut&eacute; or as stuffed appetizers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/Collections\/IndoorHerbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Merry Mint Fresh Flavors Herbs<\/a>: Add healthy flavor to all types of cooking by planting your own herbs. Merry Mint and other favorite flavors can be snipped as needed for salads, marinades, garnishing and more. From parsley and basil to sage and thyme, herbs are easy to care for &mdash; both indoors and outdoors &mdash; and easily expand your recipe possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Discover more garden inspiration, DIY projects and new recipes, like this Fauxjito, by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burpeehomegardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">burpeehomegardens.com<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>The Fauxjito<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients: Merry Mint from your herb garden, Still water, Sparkling water, Glass carafe<\/p>\n<p>Directions: Chop and muddle a few sprigs of Merry Mint and add to the carafe. Next, fill carafe full with one-third still water and then two-thirds sparkling water. 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