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Container Gardening Book for Beginners: Grow Your Own Food

If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own food but weren’t sure where to start, How to Grow Your Own Food: An Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening is here to help. I wrote this book to make gardening simple and approachable, especially for beginners. Inside, I share 50 easy-to-grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers that thrive in containers, even if you don’t have a lot of space.

Drawing from years of hands-on gardening experience, I created this guide to help you enjoy the rewards of growing your own food—right outside your door. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking for a practical way to grow more, this book is a great place to start.

How to Grow Your Own Food: An Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening

In How to Grow Your Own Food: An Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening, I share 50 easy-to-grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers, each with detailed care instructions and beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations to inspire and guide you.

Growing your own food doesn’t have to be complicated. This book breaks it down step by step, helping even the most hesitant beginner feel confident. Whether you’re brand new to gardening or looking for fresh ideas, this guide is a practical, approachable resource.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Tips for getting started with container gardening
• How to choose the right container for each plant
• Ten simple steps to growing food in containers
• Helpful gardening terms and troubleshooting advice
• A quick reference guide for organic pest control

Plus, the illustrated plant profiles make it easy to choose what to grow and understand how to care for each one. You’ll also find guidance on selecting the right soil, containers, and methods to help your container garden thrive, no matter your space or experience level.

Order How to Grow Your Own Food: An Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening

Ready to start growing your own food? How to Grow Your Own Food: An Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening is available now!

If you’d like a signed copy, I have a limited number available and ready to ship — order yours here.

You can also order from your favorite bookseller:   

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Indie-Bound
• Books-A-Million

Sample listings:

Curious about what’s inside the book? These sample entries provide a glimpse into the approachable style and helpful guidance you’ll find throughout “How to Grow Your Own Food.” Each listing includes practical tips, growing instructions, and a hand-drawn illustration to help you get started growing your own vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers—right in containers.

Media inquiries :

For interviews, features, or review copy requests, please contact:

Sarah Armour
Email: sarah.armour@simonandschuster.com

More Resources to Help You Grow

Looking for the best soil to use in your containers?
You’ll find helpful recommendations in this post on the best soil for raised bed vegetable gardening—many of the same principles apply to containers.

Want creative ideas for what to plant in?
From upcycled pots to vertical towers, explore these creative container gardening ideas to make the most of your space.

Gardening in a hot climate?
This guide to elevated garden beds in hot climates shares practical tips that pair perfectly with the container techniques from the book.

For Beginners Just Getting Started

If you’re new to growing your own food…
Start here with this beginner-friendly guide to container gardening for beginners, full of tips tailored to someone just getting started.

Thinking about starting a garden from scratch?
This step-by-step post on how to start a vegetable garden is a great next read.

Live in Arizona or a similar climate?
Check out the Arizona Vegetable Planting Guide for region-specific planting tips that complement the book’s advice.

Learn More from Growing in the Garden

Want to learn more about me or the inspiration behind the book?
Visit the About Angela page to learn how my gardening journey began.

Looking for ongoing support and classes?
The Growing in the Garden Academy is where I share in-depth lessons and community resources for gardeners of all levels.

Prefer to watch and learn?
Subscribe to the Growing in the Garden YouTube channel for video tutorials, garden tours, and how-to guides.

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