The Gardener Magazine

Pie in the sky? Why not grow your own?

You could hardly get smaller than a window box but the possibilities are almost endless for growing your own fresh green stuff and even hot stuff like chillies or juicy tomatoes.

First things first!

You need to find the right window, balcony, deck or patio for your window boxes. Most edibles need plenty of sun, but shelter from blazing heat, wind and winter cold. The best position would be north or east facing.

Safety foremost

A window box gets heavy when filled with soil and vegetables, even lightweight plastic containers. If not securely fixed in place they can be deadly

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