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Growing Fresh Produce in Small Spaces

by Mitchell, Alex

Book - 2012

A fantastic resource for growing things you can eat in containers! This book covers beginner gardens, with descriptions of great container plants and what...Show more A fantastic resource for growing things you can eat in containers! This book covers beginner gardens, with descriptions of great container plants and what you need to do to grow them (see the section "10 best easy crops"), as well as more advanced gardens, with ideas for the more experienced gardener (try your hand at a balcony orchard?!). Print or ebook. Show less

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The Urban Garden

101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City

by Jentz, Kathy

Book - 2022

I love this book because not only does it help you get plants growing, it also helps you develop the look and feel of your garden as a whole. It has tips ...Show more I love this book because not only does it help you get plants growing, it also helps you develop the look and feel of your garden as a whole. It has tips for entertaining in your garden, for adding privacy (super helpful for balconies and small yards!), and for supporting wildlife. The photographs of real spaces are incredibly inspiring and provide great examples. Show less

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Grow Vegetables in Pots

Book - 2013

This book has everything you need to start growing veggies. The first half of the book provides tips and suggestions for creating and maintaining your gar...Show more This book has everything you need to start growing veggies. The first half of the book provides tips and suggestions for creating and maintaining your garden, and the second half presents a guide with different plants and tips for growing them. It is absolutely packed with details on everything you would need to know, from choosing the right soil and pots to pruning and care techniques. Show less

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Container Gardening for the Midwest

by Aldrich, William

Book - 2008

This handbook has been one of the most helpful books for me and my garden! I come back to it literally every year. It has a short introduction with tips a...Show more This handbook has been one of the most helpful books for me and my garden! I come back to it literally every year. It has a short introduction with tips and ideas, but the rest of the book is a handbook full of different plants that work great both in containers AND here in the Midwest! The full-color pages are stuffed with details about the plants, their varieties, and tips for growing them. I can't recommend this book enough - I've literally taken it to garden centers with me to help pick out specific varieties! Show less

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The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening

How to Grow An Abundance of Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit in Small Spaces

by Ridsdill Smith, Mark

Book - 2022

One of the best ways to cram as much garden as possible into your small space is to grow vertically! Last year I built myself a rack to hang pots from so ...Show more One of the best ways to cram as much garden as possible into your small space is to grow vertically! Last year I built myself a rack to hang pots from so that I could do just this. This book focuses on squeezing in as much as you can based on your space, whether it's north or south facing and whether it gets sun or shade. It has a ton of tips and explanations about how small space gardening works and how it's different from gardening in the ground. This is a fantastic, comprehensive book for ambitious beginners. Show less

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Grow Bag Gardening

The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Flowers in Lightweight, Eco-friendly Fabric Pots

by Espiritu, Kevin

Book - 2021

Grow bags are basically just fabric pots, which are lighter and easier to move, more breathable, and often cheaper than ceramic or terracotta containers. ...Show more Grow bags are basically just fabric pots, which are lighter and easier to move, more breathable, and often cheaper than ceramic or terracotta containers. The absolute best part about grow bags is that you don't have to find space to store a bunch of pots over the winter - perfect for apartment or small space gardens. This book details everything you need to know to get started with grow bags, including where to get them (or make them!) and what to plant in them. Print or ebook. Show less

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Tiny Space Gardening

Growing Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs in Small Outdoor Spaces (with Recipes)

by Pennington, Amy

Book - 2022

Like many of the other books on this list, it contains ideal plants for containers, growing tips, and project ideas best suited to small spaces. Unlike th...Show more Like many of the other books on this list, it contains ideal plants for containers, growing tips, and project ideas best suited to small spaces. Unlike the other books on this list, this book has a bunch of recipes using the plants you'll be growing! It focuses on edible plants in small spaces, whether that's a windowsill, a patio, or a small yard. This book is helpful for generating ideas and for getting inspired to start a container garden, with easy tips and gorgeous photographs. Show less

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Container Gardener's Handbook

Pots, Techniques, and Projects to Transform Any Space

by Tophill, Frances

Book - 2019

This is a great book for beginners about all the different types of plants you can grow in a container, not just fruits and veggies. It presents different...Show more This is a great book for beginners about all the different types of plants you can grow in a container, not just fruits and veggies. It presents different projects you can do with containers and plants that work well in them. This is a good quick-start guide for beginners, with all the tips you need to be knowledgeable about starting a garden! Show less

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Containers in the Garden

by Dalby, Claus

Book - 2022

This book teaches you all you need to know about growing different plants in containers, with a focus on flowers. It covers flowers from seeds and from bu...Show more This book teaches you all you need to know about growing different plants in containers, with a focus on flowers. It covers flowers from seeds and from bulbs. I honestly didn't know bulbs could grow well in pots, but this book shows you they can! This book also emphasizes design, so you can achieve the most beautiful container garden. Show less

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Container and Fragrant Gardens

How to Enliven Spaces With Containers and Make the Most of Scented Plants

by Loewer, H. Peter

Book - 2020

This is another book that focuses on flowers and fragrant plants in containers if fruits and veggies aren't your thing. I didn't know crocuses could be gr...Show more This is another book that focuses on flowers and fragrant plants in containers if fruits and veggies aren't your thing. I didn't know crocuses could be grown well in a container, but they can! Each page has a photo of the plant, along with a description of the best way to grow them. Print or ebook. Show less

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Complete Container Herb Gardening

Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-filled Pots

by Goetz, Sue

Book - 2021

Here's a book focused all on growing herbs in containers! Personally, I feel herbs are especially well-suited for containers, as long as you can remember ...Show more Here's a book focused all on growing herbs in containers! Personally, I feel herbs are especially well-suited for containers, as long as you can remember to give them all the water they need. Last year I got to make my own pesto using basil I had grown myself, which was incredibly rewarding. If you don't have an outdoor space, herbs are an excellent choice for an edible crop you can grow indoors! Show less

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Grow your Own Mini Fruit Garden

Planting and Tending Small Fruit Trees and Berries in Gardens and Containers

by Wilhelmi, Christy

Book - 2021

I grew up picking strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries from my parents' garden. When I started gardening in my apartment, I was a bit sad when I tho...Show more I grew up picking strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries from my parents' garden. When I started gardening in my apartment, I was a bit sad when I thought I couldn't have the fresh, sun-warmed berries I remembered, but I was wrong! It's totally possible to grow berries in containers, and this book will teach you how. It has a section on choosing plants for your climate - not all fruits are going to be happy here in Indiana, but there's some! Show less

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Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants

Edibles & Ornamentals for Small-space Gardening

by Walliser, Jessica

Book - 2019

Gardening in a small space only works as long as your plants don't outgrow your garden! This guide identifies compact plants and dwarf varieties (and give...Show more Gardening in a small space only works as long as your plants don't outgrow your garden! This guide identifies compact plants and dwarf varieties (and gives you tips on how to find them at a nursery!), suggests ways to design with them, and provides tips for maintaining your compact plant garden. It identifies both landscape plants and fruit and veggie plants. Show less

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Micro Food Gardening

Project Plans and Plants for Growing Fruits and Veggies in Tiny Spaces

by McGuinness, Jen

Book - 2021

I got super lucky with my apartment patio- it had tons of space and got tons of sun. But if you don't have a space like that, you can still grow food! Thi...Show more I got super lucky with my apartment patio- it had tons of space and got tons of sun. But if you don't have a space like that, you can still grow food! This book focuses on the tiniest of gardens and the tiniest plants to put in them, with the key being to find dwarf varieties. The book presents different projects you can do, and everything you need to do is laid out for you. Show less

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The Windowsill Gardener

50 Easy-to-grow Plants to Transform your Home

by Marvin, Liz

Book - 2021

What happens when you don't even have an outdoor space to garden in? This book will show you! It covers different plants that are perfectly happy just on ...Show more What happens when you don't even have an outdoor space to garden in? This book will show you! It covers different plants that are perfectly happy just on a windowsill. This book also talks about the benefits of having plants around you (to purify the air, for example). Show less

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The Modern Gardener

by Patel, Sonja

Book - 2022

This book is perfect for beginners or anyone who has found that anytime they try to garden, everything just dies. It takes a modern, introspective approac...Show more This book is perfect for beginners or anyone who has found that anytime they try to garden, everything just dies. It takes a modern, introspective approach, inviting you to think realistically about what you're capable of doing, what you want, and what your space can do. Show less

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Small Garden Style

A Design Guide for Outdoor Rooms and Containers

by Eaton, Isa Hendry

Book - 2020

It can be hard to make a small space garden look and feel good! This book looks at small gardens from a design perspective, helping you turn your small sp...Show more It can be hard to make a small space garden look and feel good! This book looks at small gardens from a design perspective, helping you turn your small space into a garden that represents your style. It's full of beautiful and inspiring photographs, guides for different styles and design principles, plant recommendations for different areas, and ideas for styling containers. Print or ebook. Show less

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Potted

Make your Own Stylish Garden Containers

by Gutierrez, Annette Goliti

Book - 2017

One perk of a container garden is the ability to customize the containers your plants are in! I made a couple DIY containers for my garden last year, and ...Show more One perk of a container garden is the ability to customize the containers your plants are in! I made a couple DIY containers for my garden last year, and it definitely added some style to my patio. This book provides instructions and ideas for creating and customizing unique containers, with projects of varying skill levels organized by material. Print or ebook. Show less

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Container Theme Gardens

42 Combinations, Each Using 5 Perfectly Matched Plants

by Ondra, Nancy J.

Book - 2016

Theme gardens are something I've always wanted to try. I've always been a bit intimidated by them, but this book makes it easy. It contains different arra...Show more Theme gardens are something I've always wanted to try. I've always been a bit intimidated by them, but this book makes it easy. It contains different arrangements for containers, with plants that grow well together and look good too! Create a "hummingbird haven", a "pot of tea," or a "salad on deck"! You'll also learn how to maintain your containers throughout the seasons so your hard work will last for more than just one summer. Print or ebook. Show less

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50 Simple Indoor Miniature Gardens

Decorating your Home With Indoor Plants

by Delvaux, Catherine

Book - 2019

You don't even need a patio or balcony or other outdoor space to have a garden in your apartment! Although you might not be able to do fruits and vegetabl...Show more You don't even need a patio or balcony or other outdoor space to have a garden in your apartment! Although you might not be able to do fruits and vegetables as easily, this book will get you started with indoor plants and even herbs, and includes beautiful full page photographs. Step by step instructions show you exactly how to make the featured miniature container gardens. Show less

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Seed Library at the Indianapolis Public Library

https://www.indypl.org/services/seed-library

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Did you know you can get seeds for free with your library card?! The IndyPL Seed Library is available March-September and allows you to check out seeds (n...Show more Did you know you can get seeds for free with your library card?! The IndyPL Seed Library is available March-September and allows you to check out seeds (no due date of course!) to use in your garden! Find more information on this page, which lists the seeds that are available, the locations that have a seed library, and other resources related to gardening. Be sure to check out the printable at the very bottom of the page, it lists what you can be do in your garden each month of the year! Show less