Growing Veg etc in planters

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I've been inspired by the posts on growning own veg, fruit, herbs etc but with 2 dogs, 2 active boys and a not very big garden (that we've just spent the last year growning grass for them to play on) I wanted to know any ideas for what I can grow without digging it back up (and that the dogs won't dig back up/poop/pee on)
Does anyone grow their own supplies in planters, any tips, ideas on which to plant and how big planters need to be appreciated
Or if you know of any websites with good ideas.
I've not grown anything since I lived at home many years ago apart from a few flowers and grass, but my youngest loves gardening and will love to help
I do have a concrete area I can put some planters on and would liek to use the space.
Thanks in advance
Does anyone grow their own supplies in planters, any tips, ideas on which to plant and how big planters need to be appreciated

I've not grown anything since I lived at home many years ago apart from a few flowers and grass, but my youngest loves gardening and will love to help

I do have a concrete area I can put some planters on and would liek to use the space.
Thanks in advance
One day I might be more organised...........
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Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb

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The pots that are about 12-14 inches across are excellent for peas and beans, just use garden canes for a wigwam. I fit about 6 beans in them, which keeps us going all summer.
Potatoes do well in old compost bags, you just keep adding more compost as they grow.
Herbs will fit in just about anything, you could alternate parsley, thyme etc in between the other veg.
Happy growing!
pol
GC: £200
Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
Good luck with your project.
Herbs are something I love fresh, will maybe start with those as they can be done indoors
I am going to do carrots definately, as I adore them, just need to source big enough planters for them, and potatoes
Of course won't be enough to be self sufficient but the health aspects are very appealing
Thanks everyone
GC: £200
Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
HTH
Anne
This was great, sometimes you only need a little bit dont you for on a burger or pizza, and those bags always go to waste in my house.
Additionally those bagged salads are an environmental menace, salad prep in Africa is one of the most damaging environmental problems leading to masssive drought. plus the damage of flying a bag around the world then driven to my local tescos, for me to bin most of it, was ridiculous. So I stopped :T
I watch this with interest.
What can I grow in January in pots?
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