Blackberries (Rubus spp.) — dark purple, sweet-tart fruits high in vitamins and disease-fighting compounds -- are protected by thorny canes that twist into impenetrable brambles when left unattended.

If you're short on space or don't have time for a traditional garden, why not consider growing edible crops in containers. Just about any vegetable, herb, and many fruits can be grown in containers.

With a few containers, some good soil and plenty of sunlight, you can grow flowers, vegetables and more just about anywhere. By Ronda Kaysen Running the length of my driveway is a slender strip of ...