Gardening is never easy, but those people with a sprawling yard in which to work have a leg up. As more and more Americans live in urban areas, more would-be gardeners find themselves wondering whether they can grow their own food in the limited space they have. They're in luck: Innovative gardeners can turn almost any space in their apartment or community into an urban oasis.

Where to Garden

If there's a nice, sunny plot of land in front of your building or two-family home that's currently occupied by grass or weeds, knock on your landlord's door and ask if you can plant a garden there.