You have the itch to get your hands in the dirt and grow some food and/or flowers for yourself. What you *don’t necessarily have* is a yard, a garden plot, or anywhere you can think of to plant anything. Don’t give up on your gardening dreams. Here’s an easy, inexpensive solution and it works like a charm.
*This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Full disclosure here.
Allow me to introduce Fabric Grow Bags!
The problem with the traditional “container gardening” methods is it involves lots of…well…containers. While there are so many gorgeous container options, the issue arises when the gardening season is done…and now you’ve got to find a place to store all those lovely pots and planters.
Not with fabric grow bags!
With grow bags, you simply wash them, let them dry, and store them *folded flat* for easy and space saving storage. All the praise hands and happy dances all around!
This is my first year using fabric grow bags, and to say I’m excited to expand my growing opportunities is an understatement. 🙂
Grow bags can be placed anywhere. On the edge of a sidewalk, in the lawn, on a driveway, steps, balconies, porches, beside doors, anywhere there’s open space with good sunlight is a perfect space for a fabric grow bag to be plunked right down.
There are lots of grow bag brands to choose from. These 7 gallon and these 10 gallon are the ones I’m using for this year.
The benefits of fabric grow bags are many
- Stronger, healthier plants and starts
- Less growing media needed
- Improved overall root structure (more root tips)
- Decreased risk of transplant shock
- Better use of water and nutrients
- Promotes beneficial biology
- Quicker Growing times
- Elimination of root wrapping (circling) in pots
- Fewer transplants required
Because the fabric is breathable, the roots self prune and become stronger and healthier. This video here is a wonderful resource and explains the benefits of grow bags.
This is another informative article sharing the benefits of fabric grow bags. It explains it better than I can, so take a moment to check it out. And if you need help getting started with growing? I cover all the basics here.
Have you tried using fabric grow bags before? Want to join me in my grow bag experiment this year?
Let’s do it!
I plan to plant tomatoes, peppers, lettuces, flowers, and more in mine.
What will you grow?
EVERY(ISH) FRIDAY, MY GIRLS, THE PURPLE HYDRANGEA AND FARMHOUSE MADE, AND I GET TOGETHER AND BRING YOU A SUPER SIMPLE, FAST FIX TO SIMPLIFY AND BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME AND LIFE.
This week’s fix:
Lisa says
May 10, 2019 at 12:51 pmThis is so cool! I’ve always wondered how these work.
1915house says
May 24, 2019 at 8:55 amI’m loving them!!