From Barren Concrete to Abundant Patio Garden

Welcome to my urban gardening journey! In this video, I'm transforming a barren concrete patio into a thriving vegetable garden in the heart of Texas. As a beginner gardener, I'll show you how to create a productive and beautiful edible landscape in a small space, even in zone 9's hot climate. I'll guide you in choosing the right plants for Houston's weather, growing delicious veggies in containers, and creating a stunning backyard garden that's perfect for entertaining. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this video is for you! Get ready to turn your balcony or patio into a lush oasis that produces fresh produce all year round. Let's get growing! WHAT TO WATCH NEXT I Planted Over 50 Fruit & Vegetable Varieties in My Backyard:    • I Planted Over 50 Fruit & Vegetable Variet...   March Garden Harvest: Harvesting Groceries from My Backyard Garden:    • Harvesting Groceries from My Backyard Garden   VIDEO TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Transforming My Patio 1:06 Shopping for Plants at Local Nurseries 2:35 Making My Potting Mix for Containers 5:10 Plants for Repelling Mosquitoes 5:53 How to Propagate Plants to Make More Plants 9:08 Planting all the Things 9:57 Amending Your Potting Mix 12:21 I Manifested It! 15:17 Setting Up My Patio Raised Bed 17:54 Mama Came to Help! 21:15 DIY Plant Stand 22:15 It's a Process…One Day at a Time 24:20 Final Reveal-A Work in Progress The below includes affiliate links where I may earn small commission. DISCOUNT CODES (Codes cannot be combined) • Discount Code through April 2025: COTYLEDONCLAY5% • Discount Code after April 2025: COTYLEDONCLAY10OFF PRODUCTS USED • Elevated Raised Bed: https://glnk.io/vzw5/8si • Self-Watering Planter w/Trellis: https://glnk.io/vzw5/139 • Standard Metal Raised Garden Bed: https://glnk.io/vzw5/5s7 • Irrigation Kit: https://glnk.io/vzw5/85n • Cart/Dolly: https://amzn.to/3ReW26H • Perlite in Bulk: https://amzn.to/3Eul3YJ • Vermiculite in Bulk: https://amzn.to/42rMElf • Coconut Coir: https://amzn.to/3Eir76F • Plant Wheel Base- I got mine from Costco but these are similar: https://amzn.to/3GhVdaU I bought most of my pots from Hobby Lobby and Costco HOUSTON AREA NURSERIES VISITED • The Arbor Gate • Houston Garden Center • Tran Nursery