Not only great in salads, spinach is a cold-hardy leafy green perfect for growing in your garden. Because it prefers moderate temperatures, spinach does wonderfully in early spring or late fall ...

Spinach growing time lapse: this spinach is short-term and easy to grow in a small container. The seed was planted directly ...

The good news is that a traditional dedicated space is not needed to grow food.

Late August and early September are also the perfect opportunity to plant late-season vegetables, namely leafy greens.

When planting your containers, be sure to leave about an inch of space at the top. Arrange the taller plants in the center or back and trailing plants along the edges.

By planting spinach and strawberries together this October, you're creating a harmonious and efficient garden space that maximizes growth and health through thoughtful companion planting!

For longer-term harvests, plant radishes and scallions to enjoy in springtime and longer-growing vegetables such as garlic and spinach to enjoy next summer.