For families who live in the city or may not have space for a regular backyard garden, National Park Service Supervisory Horticulturist Jim Adams suggests trying a container garden – growing food out of small pots that can be kept on a balcony or windowsill. Adams says the plants will require six to eight hours of direct sunlight and, if you live in a hot area where temperatures get above 90 degrees, amateur gardeners may need to water their pots twice a day. "Tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, herbs, and peppers are all well suited to a container garden," Adams wrote. If you're going for a full garden, he also suggests checking to learn at which temperature it's best to plant and grow certain crops. Some, like garlic and onions, can be planted when it's 55 to 75 degrees, while others, like sweet potatoes and watermelons, thrive when it's 70 to 85 degrees.
