What are folks growing in containers? Container gardening is a great way to start gardening if you're short on space, want to start with just few plants, or need to move your garden around. Here are a few tips for success: You can make a container garden from any object that holds soil that you can drill drainage holes in – even an old shoe or boot. Decide if you want to plant edible or ornamental plants. If you want an edible garden, look for buckets that are labeled “Food Grade Container." Pick out your plants by matching their mature size to the container. (Small plants in small containers, big plants in big containers.) If you're planting several different types of plants in one container, make sure they have the same sunlight and water requirements. Use a well-draining potting mix that absorbs water but also drains well. Don't use soil from the yard or garden, because it likely drains poorly and may contain plant disease organisms. Moisten your soil before placing it in your b...