I didn’t grow up with my hands in the soil. I was more of a city kid—our garden was for playing in, not planting. We weren’t the “grow your own food” kind of family. Now, as an adult, I’m chasing every chance I get to grow something. The tricky part? I rent, and I move often. I can’t sink deep roots into one place—at least not in the ground. So, I’ve learned to grow differently. Once you start gardening, you build a relationship with your plants—at least I did. They become part of your life.

Container gardening has become my way to keep growing, no matter where I live. It’s portable, personal, and proof that growth isn’t always about where you’re planted—it’s about how you nurture what’s in your care.

Next up: Why containers are my little green playground. 

Here’s one of the things I love most about containers: they give you control.

You choose the soil. You decide how much water they get. You can move them to catch more sun or hide them from the wind. In other words, you’re creating the perfect little micro-world for your plants—no matter what’s going on outside.

For me, it’s freedom. I can experiment with different crops, try new soil mixes, and even adjust the “neighbourhood” by moving one pot next to another.

Container gardening taught me that even when you can’t control life, you can still create pockets of stability and care. And that’s a lesson I’ll keep.

Next up: How my plants and I became travel companions. 

I’ve moved a lot over the years—different streets, different towns, different backyards. But one thing always comes with me: my plants. They’ve travelled in the backseat of my car, sat on my lap on road trips, and been carefully tucked into boxes like fragile treasures. Because once you start growing, your plants aren’t just “plants” anymore—they’re living reminders of the care and time you’ve invested.

For renters, students, or anyone in a temporary space, containers are a bridge. They let you keep the joy of gardening without leaving it behind when life changes.

Next up: Why uKwandaGro believes in making this kind of growing possible for everyone.

At uKwandaGro, we know not everyone has land or a permanent home. But we also know that shouldn’t stop anyone from growing food, beauty, and life around them.

That’s why our community gardens often use raised beds and containers—because they’re accessible, adaptable, and can transform even the smallest space into a place of abundance.

We’ve seen it over and over: when people start growing, something shifts. There’s pride, connection, and hope—whether it’s one pot of basil on a balcony or a whole row of spinach in a raised bed.

We’re here to make that possible for more people, in more places. Because growth should have no fixed address—it belongs wherever you are. Don't you agree?