Tag: #ContainerGardening

Container Garden Update: Growing Healthy Food at Home

Lisa Kidd

One of the most rewarding parts of my healthy lifestyle journey has been growing my own food. Today I’m sharing another update from my container garden and showing how everything is progressing this season.

Container gardening is a great option if you have limited space, and it’s amazing how much food you can grow on a patio, porch, or small backyard. Watching seeds and seedlings grow into healthy plants never gets old!

During this update, I share what’s thriving in the garden, any challenges I’ve encountered, and the fresh harvests I’ve been able to enjoy. There is something special about stepping outside and picking ingredients that you grew yourself.

As someone focused on bariatric living and healthy eating, having access to fresh vegetables and herbs makes it easier to create nutritious meals while saving money and enjoying the gardening process.

Gardening has become more than just a hobby for me—it’s a way to stay active, reduce stress, and connect with the food I eat every day.

I’d love to hear from you! What are you growing in your garden this season? Leave a comment and let me know.

Happy gardening!

— Lisa
Bariatric Living with Lisa 🌱💚

Fresh Spinach Harvest From My Container Garden

Lisa Kidd

One of the most exciting parts of container gardening is finally getting to harvest something you’ve grown yourself! In my latest Container Garden Update video on Bariatric Living with Lisa, I shared the progress of my patio garden and harvested some beautiful fresh spinach.

Watching these plants grow from tiny seedlings into healthy, thriving greens has been incredibly rewarding. Container gardening has become more than just a hobby for me — it’s also a relaxing and enjoyable way to support a healthier lifestyle.

The spinach looked vibrant, fresh, and ready to use in so many healthy meals. Homegrown spinach is perfect for salads, omelets, smoothies, soups, stir-fries, and my Tortellini Soup. There’s just something special about eating food you grew yourself!

If you’ve been thinking about starting a container garden, don’t be intimidated. Even a small patio or balcony can produce fresh herbs and vegetables with a little care and patience.

Thank you so much for following along on my gardening journey! Be sure to check out the latest video on Bariatric Living with Lisa to see the spinach harvest and all the garden updates. 🌱💚

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!