Growing 50+ Different Plants In Containers | Container Gardening

I'm in Zone 7B and Growing over 49 different fruits and veggies in my small container garden and I still have room for more!

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Growing 50+ Different Plants In Containers | Container Gardening" by Blossom Flower Delivery

Key insights about video Growing 50+ Different Plants In Containers | Container Gardening

🌿 The gardener has utilized their limited space to grow an impressive number of 49 different plants, excluding additional blueberry bushes considered as one plant.

🌱 Even with a high variety of plants in a small garden, there remains room for more, suggesting efficient use of space.

🌼 The gardener strategically plants below and upward (vertical gardening), allowing them to maximize their garden's growing capacity.

🌞 Blueberry bushes in the garden are thriving and blooming, indicating that conditions are suitable for fruiting plants in their setup.

🥬 Companion planting is used, pairing plants like spinach, salad mix, thyme, and blueberries together based on compatibility.

🌱 The gardener emphasizes the importance of researching companion plants to ensure cohabitating species aid each other's growth.

🍅 Tomato cages are prepped for vertical plant growth, demonstrating another space-saving strategy for vining or climbing plants.

🍓 Versatility in the garden is shown by the combination of different plant types, such as strawberries with herbs like sage, dill, and thyme in the same container.

🌽 The gardener is experimenting with diverse crops, including sweet corn and purple popcorn in containers, showing a willingness to try new things and adapt techniques.

🥒 A variety of containers are shown with different plants including tomatoes, peppers, and beans, indicating a well-rounded and diverse container garden.

Timestamped Summary

00:17 The host declares having planted 49 different plants in a very small garden space and has an empty pot for more.

02:08 Shows the spinach growing beneath a container and discusses maximizing space by planting below and training plants to grow upwards.

02:15 Features a flourishing blueberry bush with visible blooms and fruits forming.

03:08 Introduces a "rescue" blueberry bush that was bought for a dollar because it appeared dead in store, but is now thriving, alongside other plants like sweet salad mix and thyme.

04:11 Highlights a strawberry plant surrounded by sage, dill, and thyme, explaining companion planting tactics used.

05:00 Discusses the challenge of growing space-hungry plants like squash and melons vertically using stakes.

06:01 Provides a look at various tomato varieties growing with chives and rosemary, as well as garlic and onion planted around the containers.

09:39 Talks about the Swiss chard from last year's garden that is recovering well, along with new bok choy, tatsoi, and tomato plants.

10:01 Details the different types of peppers being grown, with some germinating better than others.

11:29 Shares the start of growing sweet corn and purple popcorn in a bucket.

11:43 Shows successful germination of peas in a container.

13:26 Concludes by expressing delight in garden progress, embracing container gardening, and having an open mindset towards the success or failure of the plants.

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Q&A

How many different plants do you have in your small garden?

I have managed to plant 49 different plants in my small garden.

Are blueberry bushes included in the count of different plants?

No, I have three blueberry bushes, but I counted them as one in the total count.

Can you plant below and upwards in container gardening?

Yes, planting below the plants as well as planting upwards gives way more space for growth in container gardens.

What companion planting strategy do you use for blueberry bushes?

I have not planted anything below one of my blueberry bushes yet, but I do research to see what should be a companion plant to what.

How long have the oregano and rosemary been in the same container?

I've had the oregano and rosemary in the same container for about three years now.

What kind of plants do you have in the container with the strawberry in the middle?

Along with the strawberry, I have sage, dill, and thyme because it will be a while before the strawberry bush takes over the container.

How do you manage plants that need lots of space, like squash and cucumbers?

For plants like squash and cucumbers that need lots of space to grow, I stake them going up so they will grow upwards and not outwards, and I guide them along the way.