I live in an apartment with an incredibly shady so-called backyard: a 10-by-15-foot expanse of dirty concrete tucked behind my driveway. I’ve always wanted a big garden, but, unless a demolition crew ...

Howdy, Hunter. Thanks for reading and writing in. I actually get your question regarding plant containers quite often, so I figure it is time to answer this one and get it archived on HIGHTIMES.com!

A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is water retention. A tomato planted in the ground, or even in a raised bed, has the luxury of spreading its roots far ...