City Roots: a Modern Guide to Raised Beds & Container Gardens

City Roots: A Modern Guide to Raised Beds & Container Gardens is a comprehensive guide to creating productive, beautiful, and sustainable gardens in even the smallest urban spaces. Designed for beginners and experienced growers alike, it walks readers through every stage of the urban gardening journey – from understanding the unique challenges of city environments to selecting plants that thrive in raised beds, containers, and vertical systems. Each chapter blends practical knowledge with thoughtful design strategies, helping readers transform balconies, rooftops, patios, and windowsills into flourishing green spaces.Beyond the fundamentals, City Roots dives deeply into advanced techniques tailored specifically for limited square footage. Readers will learn how to improve soil health, maximize yields through succession planting, choose compact high-yield varieties, and manage pests naturally without disrupting the delicate balance of an urban ecosystem. With detailed guidance on watering systems, vertical structures, companion planting, and aesthetic design, the book empowers gardeners to create spaces that are both functional and visually inspiring.Featuring real-world case studies, step-by-step instructions, and actionable solutions, this book celebrates the potential of city gardening as both a lifestyle and an act of environmental stewardship. Whether you dream of harvesting fresh tomatoes from a small balcony, cultivating herbs on your windowsill, or building a rooftop oasis filled with edible plants, this guide offers the insight and confidence needed to grow abundantly -no matter how small your space may be.