Small-Space Gardening: When the Back 40 Is on Your Porch Railing
A window box adapted to a railing is ideal for creating a small-space garden on a porch or deck.
By Sean Conway
Tribune Media Services
A daily walk through the garden to harvest a few vine-ripened tomatoes, some peppers or a handful of aromatic basil is a dream come true for anyone who enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time or the space to cultivate a large vegetable garden. If you fall into that category, but still yearn to harvest fresh ingredients for a summertime meal, all you need to do is change your idea of what a garden should look like.