Tag: #ContainerGarden

My Beginner Container Garden Update: Days 4–21

Lisa Kidd

One of the most exciting parts of starting my very first budget-friendly container garden has been watching the progress every single day.

In this update, I’m sharing how my seedlings changed from day 4 through day 21, and the growth has honestly surprised me!

I started this project using 2-inch Jiffy pots inside a foil baking pan with a plastic lid, creating a simple greenhouse effect on a budget. I planted a mix of herbs and vegetables, and now several of them are thriving.

Some seeds sprouted quickly, while others took more patience, which has been a great lesson for a beginner gardener like me. Seeing the tiny sprouts turn into stronger seedlings has been incredibly rewarding.

This journey fits perfectly into my Bariatric Living with Lisa lifestyle because growing fresh herbs and vegetables at home supports healthy cooking and meal prep.

I’m excited for the next step—moving these seedlings into containers and continuing the journey toward harvest!

Starting My First Container Garden on a Budget

Lisa Kidd

I’ve decided to try something new this year — growing my own herbs and vegetables in a container garden.

I have never been much of a gardener, but I love the idea of having fresh ingredients right outside my door to use in my recipes. Plus, gardening can be a great way to save money and eat healthier.

So I’m starting small and learning as I go.

Starting Seeds Indoors

Today I planted 10 different types of seeds using small 2-inch Jiffy pots.

To keep things simple and budget-friendly, I placed all of the pots inside a foil baking pan and covered them with a plastic lid to create a mini greenhouse effect. This helps keep moisture and warmth inside so the seeds can germinate.

What I Planted

I decided to start with a mix of herbs and vegetables that I hope to grow in containers later.

Starting from seed is one of the most affordable ways to start a garden, and it’s exciting to see the plants grow from the very beginning.

This Is Just the Beginning

Since I’m brand new to gardening, I thought it would be fun to turn this into a series so you can follow along with me.

In future updates, I’ll share:

• When the seeds start sprouting
• Moving seedlings into containers
• Setting up my container garden
• Harvesting fresh herbs and vegetables

I’m excited to see how this experiment turns out.

If you’d like to follow the journey, make sure to watch the video on my Bariatric Living with Lisa YouTube channel.

Let’s see if I can grow my own food!