The basic bucket approach could still work in tighter spots such as patios and apartment balconies.

There is also a practical design angle to this setup: edible plants can do double duty.

They flavor salads, casseroles, soups, and sandwiches, but when it comes to gardening, onions are sometimes overlooked.

I tried logs, boxes, buckets, garden beds, and an automated fruiting chamber to grow my own mushrooms. Two methods emerged ...