Extension on the Go

Extension on the Go


Container Gardening Saves Time, Space and is Easier on the Back

April 15, 2016

What a man needs in gardening is a cast-iron back, with a hinge in it. ~ Charles Dudley Warner, author.
No matter your choice of favorite plant – vegetables… flowers… trees… shrubs – you’ll find some version of it that will fit in a container. Aging Baby Boomers are helping increase the popularity of container gardening. They are less physically demanding, have fewer insect and disease problems and take less time and space.
Today’s guest is David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. He has tips for creating a container garden that’s practical, convenient and beautiful.

 
 
Container Gardens