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title: "Hi there! Novice gardener here in southern Wisconsin. Any tips for…"
description: "Hi there! Novice gardener here in southern Wisconsin. Any tips for how to start an outdoor patio garden? I am in an apartment so my deck is small-south facing.…"
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# Hi there! Novice gardener here in southern Wisconsin. Any tips for…

_Posted by Ayhud on 2026-01-23_

Hi there! Novice gardener here in southern Wisconsin. Any tips for how to start an outdoor patio garden? I am in an apartment so my deck is small-south facing.

Thinking of growing lettuce, kale, cherry tomatoes, herbs, jalapeños and snack sized cucumber (if I have room!)

I’ll take all the recommendations I can get to maximize space (railing planters, narrow towers) 🥰

## 2 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2026-01-23

If space is an issue, avoid the cucumbers; even a smaller variety is still a massive plant; the pea family is more manageable as far as vining plants go. For herbs, avoid fennel since it gets pretty large. Be sure to use high quality soil to get the best results

#### Ayhud replied on 2026-01-24

Thanks so much! 🥰

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