Container Gardening

I should preface this post with the truth: I do not have a green thumb. However, I've always been fascinated with growing produce for consumption. This mixture has led to, I'm sure you can imagine, a lot of subpar harvests of sad, little plants.
Now that I'm cooking a lot, I really want to use fresh herbs and vegetables from my own garden. I have the perfect spot for a little garden, and I've been doing a lot of research on container gardening and what I should plant. I found a lot of great resources for natural, homemade pesticides and fertilizers as well as a few helpful tips for a quick perusal. Here are some of my favorites links:

Choosing a container:

Choosing a Container    /    Selecting the Right Container

Soil solutions:

Choosing a Soil   /   Potting Soil Recipes   /   Testing your Potting Soil

Organic fertilizers:

Homemade Fertilizer Recipes   /   Easy Guide to Composting   /   Homemade Liquid Fertilizer Recipes

Homemade Pesticides:

Homemade Pesticide Recipes   /   Plants that Repel Insects

What to plant:

Vegetables for Containers   /   Herb Varieties   /   Non-Edible Container Plans

In general:

 General Helpful Tips