1. Why grow in containers? You can grow on driveways, rooftops, patios and decks Where can you grow? Any sunny area What can your grow in? Terra cotta pots, cedar boxes, food buckets What can you grow? Almost anything if the pot is big enough

2. Where can I grow? Observe: which areas are sunny? Where do shadows fall, and at which times of day? Where does the wind blow? Where are the drip edges – off roofs and trees? Are some areas warmer/cooler?

3. Food buckets are available from restaurants and supermarkets

4. Every container needs holes for water drainage

5. What do I put in my pot? What is the best growing medium?

7. Vegetables needs more sun, food and water than house plants Plants need: Water Sunlight Soil Nutrition

8. Urban areas are small – how can we best use the space?

9. Watch out for: Strength of roof / deck / surface Strength / fragility of container (materials deteriorate in sun and rain) Other considerations Doesn’t blow off wall/roof in the wind Don’t trip over on the steps Neighbours / aesthetics

10. What’s the best form of plant nutrition? Compost. This composter is from Lee Valley

11. Turning a deck into a ‘garden

12. Enjoy your fresh healthy produce!