I am finding hydroponics on ebb and flow method is the most efficient and easiest way to grow potted plants. for more info my number (520) 405-0052.

large containers on my driveway...that's where I get the most amount of sunshine.

With hydroponics, large pots aren't neccesrary. roots get nutrientsand don't get rootbound.

# kmaroon
Thursday November 3, 2011
I do herb gardening in a large round container as i use them
they grow and are so delicious.

I have used buckets as containers for growing vegetables. It is a little work to make them but consists of a 5 gallon bucket (such as a paint bucket), drilling a hole in the bottom side (for drainage), inserting an inverted plastic conatiner - 1/3 size bucket bottom with holes, and threading a 1-inch PVC pipe from the top through the bottom inverted bucket. Water is poured into the top of the pipe and is stored in the bottom reservoir. The planting medium is in the top 2/3 of the bucket and the seeds/plants are planted as you would in a regular pot or raised garden. I have found yield to be 2-3 times greater than typical in-ground planting. It is very fulfilling to watch the lush green foliage and large vegetables produced by this method. I even brought this idea down to the Dominican Republic as part of a mission program called Seeds of Hope for LaVictoria, Inc. where we help the poorest of the poor learn to plant their own vegetables in these containers. It has been a big success.

I'd lik more info on hydroponics. I recieved a small container a couple of years ago. How do you start the plants to place in there?

to lerazmus; I would like to try one of your containers.Is there a link where I could see a more detailed list,possibly with pictures ?

I start seeds in plugs. when they are big enough, they go in the growing medium. I use cocoanut fiber and lava rock. A 6 inch pot is all that ls needed. Supporting the plant is a must!

I've started dabbling in hydroponics but have gotten so much information from various sources that its hard to keep it all straight! The nutrient solution is what I'd like to know more about. Different stages of growth should require different solutions I would think? What is the best way to find out and what is the best stuff to use if anyone has any input, I would be grateful. On another note, for those interested, many videos on YouTube for beginners and the components are inexpensive on eBay.

Lerazmus, I agree with #ktindall1, I'd like to see a picture of your planters, along with hydroponics it sounds like it could be another good method of gardening. Especially for those of us with small growing areas.

Like kmaroon, I am interested in growing herbs in Pots.I would very much appreciate if he/ she could let me know where to get the seeds from,their cost and any advice re- planting /how much sun,frequency of watering and any other advice .Could you have two plants in one large pot?.Thank you
dbhargava

Hi dbhargrava.
As far as growing herbs in pots goes, its quite simple really. The seeds are available at any nursery, dept. store, or even your local hardware stores. My local ACO is having a sale right now so I picked up some myself. You can also order online or from a wide variety of catalogs. If you shop on eBay, Botannika seeds have done well for me. A standard packet of seeds is going to run around $2, more or less depending on type, amount, and quality.
Of course you can grow more than one herb in a container if you wish. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme...just like the song. You can add oregano if the container is large enough. Use good, well-draining potting soil and make sure your container has drainage holes.
Plenty of sun or light and don't over-water. Grow separately or together, but I wouldn't add chives or mint with these.
I'm sure others have ideas and there is plenty of info here if you look and ask.
Good luck.