Fertilizing My Container Herb Garden | Growing Herbs in Pots

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  • Опубліковано 24 чер 2024
  • Hello! My name is Bethany and I grow things in my rooftop container garden in Chicago, zone 6a. I’ve been container gardening for four years and am by no means an expert, just someone who enjoys sharing their garden journey.
    In this video, I'll show you how I fertilize my container herb garden and go over the herbs I'm currently growing.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 37

  • @cassandracross-soto4133
    @cassandracross-soto4133 19 днів тому

    Thanks for the tip about the typical caps being the measuring instrument. That is really helpful!!!

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  19 днів тому

      It made things so much easier when I learned that!

  • @leighfunderburk1072
    @leighfunderburk1072 3 місяці тому

    I agree with your reasoning for fertilizing containers growing perennials. Makes perfect sense. I'm trying oregano this year in a large container. Thank you for the great idea!

  • @herrerad3
    @herrerad3 Рік тому +1

    Your garden looks amazing and your passion for gardening is infectious. Enjoy your summer

  • @RayRom1797
    @RayRom1797 Місяць тому

    Beautiful herb garden. I love how you set it up. ❤😍🥰

  • @SDQuilter
    @SDQuilter 2 роки тому

    your herbs look amazing! I agree with fertilizing more often because they are outside in pots, thanks for the idea.

  • @NicolesGardenNS
    @NicolesGardenNS 2 роки тому +3

    You definitely can fertilize your perennial herbs in pots but only half as often as the annuals. They definitely thrive in dry, poor soil (most come from the hot, dry and rocky Mediterranean climate and are not accustomed to regular water and nutrition. Your herb collection is gorgeous and healthy looking!

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Do you think once every two weeks would be a better schedule?

    • @NicolesGardenNS
      @NicolesGardenNS 2 роки тому +1

      @@ChicagoGardener Yes I think so, and a slightly lighter strength on top of the reduced schedule as well.

  • @Sacred5mokE
    @Sacred5mokE 2 роки тому

    I really appreciate this channel. Thank you for everything you do.

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  2 роки тому +1

      That makes me happy to hear! Thank you so much!

  • @EffSharp
    @EffSharp 2 місяці тому

    I have no luck with dill it always bolts. I’m trying it this year in a shadier spot. And now I will start fertilizing too. :)

  • @waheedazam6973
    @waheedazam6973 Рік тому

    Nice arrangement

  • @scott8838
    @scott8838 2 роки тому

    Wow! You have much more plants than I thought. I hope you have easy access to your patio. Must be lots of work. ☘🌿🌱

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  2 роки тому +1

      It’s right off of our home so very easy access, thankfully!

  • @tangocat4370
    @tangocat4370 Рік тому

    Yes I fertilize absolutely everything in my containers. It helps the soil not to be too shabby and hold water. Being in zone 10B for me, I need the soil to hold more water than not. I found general guidelines dont typically work for my climate. When I did follow them, my plants didnt do well. Just found your channel! Would love to see more tours and harvest to table vids ❤️❤️❤️

  • @BacktotheoriginsIL
    @BacktotheoriginsIL 2 роки тому

    Herbs looks lovely and healthy. I also use Epsom salt, banana skin blended and egg shells and I find working perfect for me and the area I live in.

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Do you apply all of those together or at separate times?

  • @GardenDoodles
    @GardenDoodles 2 роки тому

    Your herbs all look amazing! We would definitely fertilize the perennial herbs in containers just because the nutrients would slowly leech out with every watering. Therefore, we have to put them back so your logic makes perfect sense to us. Ours herbs are in the ground though and we don’t have as many varieties as you do.

  • @yesidtac7863
    @yesidtac7863 2 роки тому

    Jejeje sige asi

  • @victorialarue5390
    @victorialarue5390 Рік тому

    Do you suggest same for (heat) area zone 9 Central Florida? My herbs are started in covered screened patio & transferred outside soil

  • @2013bmwf800gs
    @2013bmwf800gs 2 роки тому

    I would continue to fertilize the perennial herbs but less frequently. Especially with liquid fertilizer.

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  2 роки тому

      Thank you!! Would you recommend once every two weeks or even less frequently for those?

    • @2013bmwf800gs
      @2013bmwf800gs 2 роки тому

      @@ChicagoGardener I'd say even less. I have some lavender that thrives in really sketchy soil that's mostly concrete. I only fertilize a few times a year with something like fish emulsion.

  • @julieevanger9181
    @julieevanger9181 2 роки тому

    Where is the shelf for your pots from? Can you link?

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  2 роки тому

      It’s from Amazon and should come up if you search for bamboo plant shelf but I’ll add a link to the description as well!

  • @tigressric0703
    @tigressric0703 2 роки тому +1

    M first

  • @IsabelLianosSanchez-rc7go
    @IsabelLianosSanchez-rc7go Рік тому

    Does anyone know what size pots these are? Thank you ❤️

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  Рік тому +1

      8 inches! I could have gone up for a few herbs but overall this size worked really well.

    • @IsabelLianosSanchez-rc7go
      @IsabelLianosSanchez-rc7go Рік тому

      @@ChicagoGardener thank you so much! Novice gardener here. Love your vids from what I’ve seen so far!

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I still feel like a novice too at times but also amazed at how you learn while gardening.

  • @StephanieFung
    @StephanieFung 2 роки тому

    Grow big is not organic. Their big bloom is though, look for the OMRI listing on the label if you want organic.

    • @ChicagoGardener
      @ChicagoGardener  2 роки тому

      Ugh, I thought the whole line was 😩 Thank you for letting me know!