I'm a novice gardener and have not been successful with containers to date. There is so much information on the internet that it can be overwhelming. So I appreciated the simple, straightforward content and layout of this novel. It covered everything one needs to try container gardening but not too much information. I also appreciate recommendations for what foods to try.

Please note that I read and reviewed this title in January/February in Minnesota. So I have been unable to actually practice the strategies and directions contained therein. But I have renewed confidence to try come the spring and summer.

An extremely useful resource for introducing budding gardeners to container gardening! As someone with not a lot of garden space, I rely on container gardening for growing my tea herbs and flowers. What I loved most about this book was the different planting guided for fruits, vegetables, and herbs. It includes useful information such as the ideal container size, when to plant, and care requirements. Usually I have to rely on several different sources for this information depending on what type of plant I intend to grow. It also contains other useful guidance on how to plant seeds and seedlings properly. The illustrations and photos were actually useful as well, which is a nice change as some gardening books just add images for fluff rather than substance. Overall I was quite impressed and I can see myself using this in the spring when it’s time to set up my container garden!

This book was really handy. I have gardened before, but I don't consider myself super knowledgeable. But this is laid out in way that makes you feel confident and secure in your efforts to sustain your family from your own back yard. It really is for any level of gardener.

A beautiful book, filled with practical and down-to-earth (in pots) information for anyone interested in producing their own food. Great disposition, layout and illustrations.

This has a lot of great information for all levels of container gardeners! While it's probably not something you're going to just sit down and read cover to cover it seems like it'd be a great reference to have on your shelf.

Farley does a good job of breaking down the book into different section like water, container types, soil etc. She also gives handy charts for common plants so you can quickly look up what size container you may need for a plan you're looking to grow. She also gives fun combinations for containers that had my wheels spinning about what I could do in some of my half barrel planters!

There are a lot of pictures to accompany the words as well. I appreciated that it was accessible for all levels of gardener.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Great introduction into container gardening. It is full of useful information and helpful guides to get you started.

Thank you for my eARC of this book. This has been really helpful alongside my RHS planning app to try and get started on growing my first veg!

A great addition to anyone’s gardening library! It covers the full scope of container gardening, from what to look for in pots and seeds to planting guides, soil guides, and troubleshooting. This might seem small, but my favorite parts were the detailed photo instructions of both transplanting seedlings and direct seeding into pots. It struck me that, for a beginner gardener, there are not many books that show a photo progression for the steps of actually putting a plant in a pot. There are lots of descriptions with sparse illustrations, but the process remains obscure unless you SEE the steps either working alongside an experienced gardener or very detailed photos. Excellent book and would highly recommend for anyone starting a container garden. Also! Definitely Kid-friendly/Homeschooler-approved!

I love container gardening, and this is a perfect book for anyone interested in the subject. It gives all the dos and don'ts of container gardening, and tells the full story of how to do it and be successful. This with great pictures makes it the perfect read!

Very easy-to-read guide on basically everything to do with planting veggies and fruits, and with step-by-step instructions. The visual aids are clear and helpful, and the text being in tables or coloured boxes really helps keep your focus on what you are reading or draws your attention to the important information you might need. Great gift for a friend or family member who has begun the journey of gardening, or even for oneself.

Brilliant photographs showing the actual plants grown. I want to grow chard now I have seen the container grown plant. Tables of information eg for a variety of herbs - which seeds, container size, seed or start, sun, water, fertiliser, when to harvest. Almost guaranteed success. Probably the best container gardening book I have experienced. I hate recipe books that you realise the recipes have not been tried and tested. This book has a photograph of plants that really have been grown throughout the season. I certainly feel that we can do the same. This book is Inspirational and informative.