Last week we had some gorgeous spring weather, and it got me itching to do some gardening. Unfortunately, in Wisconsin, balmy spring weather can turn to freezing in an instant, and it’s still too early to begin doing much planting outside. This time is for starting seeds indoors, and getting the gardens ready for when the weather truly warms up.

However, there are a few plants that thrive in, and even prefer, cooler temperatures…which is how my kids and I found ourselves perusing the lettuce seed section at the store.

I’ve been wanting to do some container gardening with my daughter for a while—containers are just the right size for a small-scale, child-sized garden, and are a bit easier to tend because they’re raised up (to perfect kid level!) I did a bit of research and found a list of vegetables that grow well in containers…and I was thrilled to discover lettuce was on the list!

So, with lots of day dreaming about the salads we’re going to make with our yummy crops, we spent a beautiful day out in the spring weather planting our small lettuce gardens. My daughter is so proud of her containers, and she’s watching them closely for any sign of growth…hopefully lettuce grows quickly!

If you’re itching to do a little spring planting yourself, and are interested in container gardening, here is a short list of vegetables that grow well in containers. You can buy pots or troughs to use as containers, or get creative and find something around your home—anything can work as a container, just be sure to add adequate drainage in the bottom!

Container-Friendly Veggies:
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Lettuce
• Lima Beans
• Onions
• Peppers
• Radishes
• Spinach
• Tomatoes

Posted by Shannon, a Dot-arilla Blogger

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