Gardening Containers From the Dollar Store!

Repurpose an onion rack . This one was bought at a "dollar discount store" and planted with herbs. The wire frame offers perfect drainage and hung, makes great use of vertical space.   

Another hanging delight, fresh herbs are planted in a wreath frame. Packed in moss and lightweight soil, the wreath is kept neat through the occasional harvesting of herbs. Make sure you hang this one where the sun DOES shine!

I'm sure you can find an unused colander in your kitchen cabinet or at the dollar store to transform into a countertop salad garden! I'd much rather use this colander to fill up with healthful salad than a bunch of pasta!

Just add soil and plants.

Are you short on time and space but love the idea of growing your own food? I am a huge fan of this pre-seeded vegetable growing mat called "Amber's Garden" that comes in different size rolls. The seeds are spaced out for you, just prepare your garden bed soil or container, lay the mat down, cover with a little soil, water, and you won't believe what you get in a few weeks.

Curious? Look at the next photo!

I was doubtful that this pre-seeded growing mat would work, but the proof is right here. Growing in this container is a mix of lettuces, carrots, radishes and more. This is a great product for beginning gardeners, kids, people who don't want to dig or people with physical challenges. Very affordable and it works!

Delicious veggies by the way, I tried them!

I interviewed Connie Henderson, the inventor of Amber's Garden at a garden trade show and posted the video on my blog. Watch it for a closer look at the pre-seeded mats.

This "Strawberry Tower" from the Bruce Post Company is one of my favorite finds for the garden this year. It is made of rot-resistant western red cedar wood, is pyramid shaped with four planting sides and comes in 4 or 6 foot tall models. I like it because it offers excellent drainage for the berries, makes good use of vertical space and is a gorgeous addition to the garden or patio!