Earthcare Minute - Container gardening 2013

The 'EarthCare Minute' highlights the City of Greater Sudbury's various environmental programs and provides viewers with related tips to reduce their own env...

Hi, I'm Stephen Monet, Manager of Environmental Planning Initiatives with the City of Greater Sudbury, and this is EarthCare Minute. The summer months provide an opportunity to grow your own fresh produce even if you only have a small space to work with. Container gardening can be done on a small patio or balcony. With a little bit of care, you can produce small crops of vegetables and herbs to enjoy throughout the summer. All it takes is a set of containers filled with potting soil, and a sunny growing space outside. Plants in containers need more water than plants in the garden. Adding mulch will help with water retention as well as using non porous containers like plastic or fiberglass pots. Your plants also need to be fed on a regular basis. Consider using organic fertilizers like fish emulsion, bone meal or compost. Container gardening is another way to eat healthy, locally grown food. EarthCare Minute. One minute is all it takes. Brought to you by the City of Greater Sudbury.