A container garden is a descriptive name for gardening in a pot. It’s the practice of growing plants -- including edibles such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices – in containers such as vases, pots, and trays instead of planting them in the ground. In fact, almost anything can function as a container, from an old wheelbarrow to a galvanized tin bucket. The beauty of container gardening is that it allows you to be creative, and if you have a big enough container you can grow pretty much anything.