"I planted okra the week after Easter in a 3 gallon container. So far, so good! Jan, you must be in the mid-west/east because down here we need A WHOLE lot of rain days! I'm afraid we are going to be put on mandatory water rationing here pretty…"

"I have done peppers, tomatoes, chives in containers, this year I also planted carrots, corn, tomatoes, peppers, cucus, pumpking, watermelon and potatoes all in containers.  So far so good, they are growing slow but I think its due to the crazy…"

"Hi Jen! and welcome to Texas! The tree is Magnolia. the flowers have a sweet, lovely fragrance. This may not be the best season to garden because of the drought. I'm expecting water rationing around here very soon. And no, I am in the northeast…"

"Yep! Those critters keep getting into my pots too. Was surprised that my chives came up in spite of the pot being knocked over several times! Someone is messing w/ the dirt I planted the okra in. Guess I need to get screens to cover the pots!  "

"I hope to transplant the tomatoes into containers soon.  Paula Zone 5"

"I am growing my Tomatoe's in containers and so far so good:) I am also in zone 9."

"Shirley thank you so much for the ideal to plant some of my vegies in boxes like the ones in your pictures.  I wont have to use as much soil this way.  And I can put them on my outside tables and keep the darn rabbits from getting to…"

"Radishes grow quite well in boxes, as lettuce and other goodies!  I have grown peppers and tomatoes as well.  With the cooler crops, you control the heat, and moisture.  Radishes grown this way are quite mild and tasty, seeing as how…"

"Thanks so much! It is already very dry here. We've had the driest April on record this year. (Houston, TX area) Only .11 in of rain. I planted the okra this week and placed it where it can get morning sun. Thanks too for the self-watering…"

"Maggie - The thing to remember about container vegetable gardening is to water frequently.  Soil in containers tends to dry out faster than soil in the ground, and I've found that daily watering is required, especially when it gets hot in…"

"Thanks Cindy. You have helped. Esp. about the eastern side of the house (and fall). I didn't know that, but it makes sense. Guess Texas' sun just gets a bit too hot sometimes! thanks again!"

" Hi Maggie,  I started growing veggies in containers last year & did not have much success with the only exception of okra! I then learned that growing veggies in our area really is best done in the fall. Especially for veggies like,…"

"THANK YOU PAULA! Will look for it this week.    "

"Maggie, last season I put in potatoes in large drums we bought from the recycling centre. Due to their depth, they allowed the potatoes to grow deep and we could also stand the drums in the chicken run, without fear of the chickens being able to…"

"I just planted some tomatos, cucumbers, watermellon, and peppers yesterday in containers. First time at trying this. Hoope they do well! I'm in zone 9/10. Just South of Tampa."

"I've never done that but it might work just fine - try it and let me know.  "