324: Jessica Walliser on Container Gardening.

Making the most of small spaces for gardens.

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In This Podcast:

Returning guest Jessica Walliser opens our eyes and minds to working in small spaces with container gardens.  She worked hard to make a comprehensive book with important steps and key details for those who wish to make a container work for growing their vegetables, fruits and flowers too. And we get a few ideas for containers too.

Listen in and learn about:

• Her container gardening book that was different from the rest on the market
• The long process to getting a book published
• Three pillars of successful container gardening
• Don’t skimp on the potting mix that you use!
• The How-To section that will help with container gardening
• Supporting pollinators
• The benefits of using fabric containers
• Her recommendation for container vegetables
• Her EPIC A-ha moment looking for varieties
• Fruit tree ideas and important things to consider when putting multiple things in one container
• The relationship with bugs and how to deal with them
• The importance of soil health and the web of life
• Organic fertilizers and how to make the change
• A Troubleshooting guide in her book
• Camera selection

Jessica’s Books:

Container Gardening Complete: Creative Projects for Growing Vegetables and Flowers in Small Spaces

Good Bug Bad Bug: Who’s Who, What They Do, and How to Manage Them Organically (All you need to know about the insects in your garden)

Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control

How to reach Jessica:         

Website: jessicawalliser.com

Facebook: Jessica Walliser

Twitter: @jessicawalliser

Instagram: @jessicawalliser

UrbanFarm.org/ContainerGardening

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