Recent gardening coverage describes micro homesteading as a small-space approach to growing food and living more intentionally, especially for urban homes and rentals.
In this post, Ill share 23 space-saving vegetables and 14 herbs that do great in small areasperfect for beginners or anyone wanting fresh produce just steps away.

While spacious outdoor gardens produce larger harvests, you don't need a sizable garden bed to grow healthy vegetables in a small space. With the right containers, soil, watering schedule, and sun exposure, it's possible to yield your favorite tasty vegetables in a small footprint.
HOMESTEADING IN A SMALL SPACE - Food Garden TourIf you want to start homesteading in a small space like your backyard, to produce food for your family, then ...

small space food gardens. Think outside the box.Tips for Small Food Gardeners. Healthy soil yields the best results. Whether youre growing in pots or a garden bed, soil quality plays the primary role in the health and volume of your harvest.
There ARE advantages to growing in small spaces. Better soil control and pest control are two traditional garden headaches small-area gardeners can avoid. You get to avoid the trauma of waking up to find out a hungry rabbit made dinner of all your pea shoots!