Secrets for How to Grow an Edible Garden Just About Anywhere

There are many ways to grow your own food, even if you don't have a garden. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock

Wish you could grow an edible garden but just don’t have any place to do that? I’ve got good news. Even if you rent and your landlord won’t allow you to dig up part of the property, no problem. You don’t need acreage, a big yard, or “perfect” conditions. In fact, you really don’t need any yard at all. There are myriad ways that you can get started today growing your own food. It’s easy, too!

On a Windowsill

So you don’t have a deck, a patio, or a backyard—or maybe you have all of them, but no desire whatsoever to garden outdoors. Got a window with a sill? You can grow a windowsill garden! Get ready for a new adventure.

This means that even if you are an apartment-dweller, you can find the space to grow food and beautify your space at the same time. All it takes is a well-lit windowsill, some pots, plants, and a good attitude. The rest is going to take care of itself.

On a Deck

Even in a small space such as a deck or patio, you can grow many different vegetables and enjoy an amazing harvest for your efforts. There is nothing quite like making meals with herbs and vegetables that you have grown yourself—that you can harvest fresh right outside your back door.

In a Pot

You really can grow an amazing amount of food in a pot or two. I’m talking peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and all kinds of herbs. The pot can be plastic, wood, or terracotta. And here’s the nice thing: You can move pots according to how much sun they need—or shade.