A lack of space is one of the top reasons people give for not having a garden, but with a little knowledge and ingenuity, it's possible to grow flowers, herbs and even vegetables in urban environments. Mark Ridsdill Smith has become a trusted authority on container gardening in small spaces, and he's my guest this week, here to share his advice for getting started.

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