Summary

Small-space gardening guidance for growing food on patios, balconies, and indoors. Covers how sun, heat, wind, and airflow affect crop choices, plus selecting containers with good drainage and using soilless potting mixes with steady watering and fertilizer. Explains indoor options from bright windows to fluorescent or LED “sole source” lighting, including basic hydroponic and aeroponic systems. Includes a crop guide with planting windows, spacing, days to harvest, and varieties for container-friendly vegetables, herbs, and compact fruits.