Best Container Gardening Books of 2025

The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is a comprehensive guide for both new and experienced gardeners. The book offers step-by-step advice for growing over 30 vegetables in any zone and simplifies seed-starting and -saving methods. It also includes essential reference tables and charts, anecdotes from fellow gardeners, and more than 150 full-color photos. The book is written with a pleasant degree of humor, making it an enjoyable and informative read. Overall, The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is a must-have for anyone looking to grow their own vegetables.

Rebel Gardening: A Beginner's Handbook to Organic Urban Gardening by Alessandro Vitale, also known as Spicy Moustache, is a must-have guide for anyone looking to start an organic kitchen garden in an urban space. The book offers practical advice on how to grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and wildflowers in any urban space. The author shares his expertise on organic gardening, companion planting, DIY raised beds, and saving seeds. The book also includes unique recipes such as making vegan honey from dandelions and brewing a natural antibiotic from garlic. Rebel Gardening is an inspiring and informative read that encourages readers to reconnect with nature and embrace the healing power of gardening.

If you're a beginner in gardening or raised bed gardening, Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners is the perfect guide for you. This book provides step-by-step instructions on how to plan, build, and grow your own raised-bed garden in any available space. With detailed suggestions for crop rotation, seed starting, and growing zones, this book makes it easy for inexperienced gardeners to grow their own vegetables and herbs in no time. The book also includes full profiles of 30 easy-to-grow plants with growing and harvesting tips. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to start and sustain a thriving garden.

Regrow Your Veggies by CompanionHouse Books is an insightful guide that teaches readers how to grow over 20 popular vegetables, herbs, and fruits right at home using scraps. With step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting advice, including tips on dealing with pests and pathogens, this book helps reduce waste, save money, and provide a source of fresh and healthy produce. From scallions and lettuce to galangal, Jerusalem artichoke, and mango, readers can learn how to regrow their favorite foods and produce them sustainably. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to take sustainability to the next level and produce their own food with ease.

Houseplants: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing, and Caring for Indoor Plants is a comprehensive and information-packed guide to houseplant care, featuring profiles for over 125 different plants. Author Lisa Eldred Steinkopf provides expert advice and information on how to choose, care for, and enjoy houseplants. The book includes stunning photography and a modern design, making it a must-have resource for every houseplant parent. The plant profiles offer the common and botanical names, light preference, watering guidelines, propagation tips, and available cultivars. This book is a delight to pore through and definitely delivers on what it sets out to achieve.

The "How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round" book is a complete guide to indoor gardening. It provides clear and easy-to-understand guidance on how to grow year-round edible plants inside your home. The book covers a range of topics including at-a-glance grow charts for vegetables, fruits, and herbs, maximizing indoor space, start-up costs, composting, container gardening, hydroponic gardening, grow lights, and choosing a growing area. Author Kim Roman is the owner of Square Foot Gardening 4 U, where she offers small-space vegetable gardening methods and online classes for beginners. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to grow fresh produce indoors, no matter where they live.

The Field Guide to Urban Gardening by Kevin Espiritu is a comprehensive book that teaches readers how to grow plants in any living situation. Whether you have a small balcony or a rooftop, this book provides a plethora of urban gardening options to create beautiful, productive edible gardens. The book features practical growing methods and demystifies complex terminology and processes into simple, easy-to-follow guides. The author also provides in-depth garden plans, from upcycled DIY projects and intensive hydroponic systems to beautiful and functional raised beds. Overall, this book is an excellent guide for anyone looking to garden in an unconventional, small, or urban space.

Containers in the Garden by Claus Dalby is a beautifully illustrated guide to Scandinavian container gardening. Claus shares his signature style of planting a single species in each pot, creating elegant and eye-catching displays. The book guides readers through the process of planting, organizing, and tending to potted plantings season by season. The breathtaking photography coupled with Claus’s descriptive and personal text makes this book a joy to behold. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, Containers in the Garden is a must-have for anyone looking to create unique and beautiful garden features.

The New Plant Parent by Darryl Cheng is a must-read for indoor gardeners who want to develop their green thumb and care for their house-plant family. Cheng teaches readers how to understand a plant's needs and provide it with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. His friendly tone and personal stories make the book an enjoyable and informative read. The accessible photographs and recommended species also make it easy for readers to apply what they learn. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to become a confident and active indoor gardener.

The Raised Bed & Container Gardening Handbook For Beginners is a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to start their own garden in a small space. The book covers everything from building and preparing the soil to planting and maintaining a successful garden. One unique feature of the book is its focus on companion gardening, which helps plants thrive by pairing them with suitable plants. The book is available in three editions, including a full-color paperback version. Overall, this is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to grow their own healthy vegetables and fruits in a self-sufficient garden.