The Container Kitchen Garden

The Container Kitchen Garden from Claus Dalby—hailed as the “Scandinavian Martha Stewart”—invites you to transform even the smallest space into a stunning, bountiful edible garden in pots.

In this inspiring and visually stunning guide, celebrated plantsman and designer Claus Dalby (@clausdalby) shares the beauty and bounty of cultivating vegetables, herbs, and fruits in containers. With his signature eye for color, texture, and form, Dalby elevates food gardening into an art form—proving that practical, productive gardening can also be beautiful. Whether you have a small city balcony, a sunny terrace, or a sprawling patio, you’ll discover how to grow your own flavorful produce while creating an inviting outdoor space that expresses your unique style.

Inside The Container Kitchen Garden, you’ll find:

Design inspiration from Claus Dalby’s own gardens, featuring more than 300 breathtaking images that blend edible plants with ornamental beauty.Step-by-step guidance on choosing containers, soil, and plant combinations for maximum growth, health, and visual appeal.Creative container combinations that pair vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers in unexpected, stunning ways.Expert tips for year-round success, including how to move pots for light, control soil conditions, and simplify maintenance.Motivation to garden anywhere, proving that limited space is no barrier to growing fresh, delicious food.
With Dalby’s expert advice and artistic sensibility, The Container Kitchen Garden turns the simple act of growing in pots into a joyful, transformative experience—one that nourishes both the body and the creative spirit.

Also by Claus Dalby: Containers in the Garden and The Cottage Garden