You can grow spuds in any deep container that has drainage holes. In her new RHS book Grow Your Own Crops In Pots, Kay Maguire (£16.99, Mitchell Beazley) suggests growing them in eco sacks: 1-Order ...

Water in well with worm tea (1-part worm casting diluted into 10 parts water) and these herbs will rocket away. Pop a saucer under these water lovers, and you’re good to grow!

In very wet climates and backyards with heavy or acidic soil, LoRusso recommends growing herbs in pots.(Most herbs prefer a pH of 6 to 7, so soil that's too acidic also won't treat your herbs well.) ...