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10 ways to fit crops into small spaces • People often assume they don’t have enough space to grow any worthwhile crops. But even a tiny patch, used imaginatively, can provide fresh veg, fruit and herbs all year. Here are 10 ways to fit more crops into a small space.

30 crops for small spaces • Even in a small space, there’s a huge variety of edible plants you can grow, from veg for pots, to fruit or herbs that can be grown indoors. Look for compact varieties of your favourite veg or fruit and you can enjoy big crops in the smallest of spaces. We’ve picked some of the best choices for a tight spot to inspire you to get growing, whether you’re growing in pots or ftting your crops into borders and raised beds.

Backdoor veg • You don’t need acres of space to grow your own crops. Many veg will thrive in containers, whether it’s salad leaves in a window box, tumbling tomatoes in a hanging basket or a courgette in a container. Choose compact varieties and you’ll be surprised how much you can grow in a tight space.

Compact fruit • There’s no need to set aside special areas for fruit. Try ftting it among your fowers and veg. Edge borders with strawberries or grow soft fruit such as gooseberries and redcurrants among your crops as standards. There are also dwarf varieties available which make good container plants.

Easy herbs • Herbs don’t take up much room and can be grown in patio pots or even on your windowsill. For those with limited space in the garden, try herbs that have more than one use: chives offer flowers and flavour, while rosemary has evergreen leaves and flowers. We’ve picked 10 of the best herbs for a small space.

Container crops • Growing your own feast of delicious vegetables can be done almost anywhere. A lack of space isn’t an obstacle. You don’t even need a garden to raise delicious crops, just space for a container – a bright balcony, windowsill or doorstep will do. A pot is a great way to try out different vegetables without committing to a big chunk of your garden. Containers can also be moved to take advantage of micro-climates such as a sunny, sheltered patio.

5 top tips for growing in containers • Discover how to get bumper crops in a small space with our top tips for container growing.

Crops in pots • Get some growing inspiration for a tight space with these pot ideas, some crammed with edible crops and ornamentals. When room is limited, growing a mixture of plants in the same pot is an effective way of creating a space that is both pretty and productive. Try some of the following container creations.

Plant up a veg pot

Fruit in pots • It’s easy to imagine you need an orchard, or at least a reasonable sized garden to be able to grow your own fruit, but in fact a small patio, even a balcony, could be home to some tasty fruit if you know which ones to choose. With compact cultivars and dwarfing rootstocks, there is a wide range of fruit suitable for container growing.

Plant a strawberry pot

Crops in hanging baskets • There’s plenty of growing potential for a hanging basket as long as you water it regularly and make sure your crops get enough sun. Here are a few ideas, from simple salads and aromatic herbs to strawberries and tumbling cherry tomatoes.

Plant a hanging basket

Crops in window boxes • Window boxes work just as well for veg and herbs as...