Hang a Basket of Strawberry Plants for an Easy and Adorable Garden Project

Due to social distancing regulations during the coronavirus pandemic, people are spending more time in their gardens and growing their own food. But not everyone has the outdoor space to cultivate a garden, and some people (ahem, me) are intimidated by committing to raised garden beds full of crops that may or may not live until summer.

I prefer container gardening, and I stumbled upon the cutest garden idea that even apartment-dwellers can tackle: hanging baskets of strawberries. As long as you have access to sunshine and a place to hang a pot, you can take on this little DIY project.

According to Bonnie Plants, strawberries like full sun—eight or more hours each day—and thrive with weekly watering and rich, slightly acidic soil (consider a bagged potting mix like Miracle-Gro or add in some compost). You can use a moss- or coconut fiber-lined hanging basket, or get creative with kitchen items like a large colander (just make sure the holes are relatively small). The sky's the limit for this adorable DIY gardening project!

There are a couple of ways to plant strawberries in hanging baskets. If you're opting for a moss-lined basket, simply fill it halfway with potting soil and use a paring knife or box cutter to cut several v-shaped holes around the sides of the moss. Just don't make your holes too big or wide, as you don't want to lose precious potting soil. Then, you're ready to plant your strawberries directly in the outer holes of the basket. (Here's a helpful video on how to plant 'em!)