YES, IN YOUR BACKYARD!

You may not have a lot of space but you can still enjoy growing a range of fruit and veg

- Emma Bailey

If you thought you needed acres of land to grow your own vegetables, then think again. Many of us living in urban areas suffer from a lack of significant outdoor space, but this shouldn’t mean you have to miss out on fresh, home-grown produce. Why not try growing your vegetables in containers instead?

Don’t think you have to spend a lot of money on fancy gardening pots or planters either. Getting creative with your containers will not only save you money but can also be a creative way of adding interest to your space. I’ve upcycled an old wheelbarrow, plastic bins and even a few abandoned buckets I found in a skip once. Whatever container you use, it will need some drainage holes so your plants don’t end up sitting in puddles!

There is such a huge variety of unique and space-saving containers on the market now too. Felt bags and fold-away potato bags are a great choice if space is really limited and you prefer to pack everything away once the growing season comes to an end. You can even grow straight into a bag of compost.