The Compact Garden

Easily grow organic vegetables at home, even with limited space, with this simple gardening guide from Char and Marv of @plantedinthegarden.

You don't need a lot of land or a lot of time to create a beautiful, bountiful garden. This simple and easy-to-follow guide walks you through each step of planning, planting, and maintaining your own organic vegetable garden, regardless of the space available or your experience level. Char and Marv of @plantedinthegarden will guide you through:


• Small-space gardening: Learn how to set up raised beds, containers, and vertical gardens to maximize growing space.
• Growing beginner-friendly veggies: Select easy-to-grow, low-maintenance crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, beans, peas, and more.
• Growing organic produce at home: Manage pests and fertilize plants without the use of synthetic chemicals.  

With step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to create a functional garden that not only provides you with fresh and healthy produce, but also adds beauty to your surroundings and helps you gain a deeper connection with nature. Get ready to embark on a rewarding journey of growing your own organic vegetables with The Compact Garden. Char and Marv are self-taught urban gardeners from Toronto who are committed to growing food, regardless of where they live. From bringing potted plants into their one-bedroom apartment in 2009 to building a flourishing and bountiful garden in the backyard of their suburban home, Char and Marv have never stopped gardening–no matter the space and season. They share their knowledge and insights through their popular social media channels @plantedinthegarden with the goal of empowering as many people to grow their own food as they can.