Having a lush, sprawling, Martha Stewart-esque garden is not realistic for most city dwellers, but growing "urban edibles" is well within the reach of most people.

"Urban gardens are popular this year," says Denis Flanagan, a horticulturalist and host of Indoor Gardener and One Garden Two Looks on HGTV.
Got a microscopic condo balcony? A few large pots can be used to grow a variety of flowers, herbs and small vegetables.

Wondering what to do with that small patch of dirt in your backyard? Create a children's garden with all the makings of a pizza: onions, tomatoes, basil, oregano and red peppers.

The idea, gardening experts say, is to create a little gardening space and to feel more connected to what you eat. As well, you can save money on supermarket produce and eat organic fruits and vegetables that are fresher than store-bought ones.

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Urban gardens: Have you started gardening or planning your garden this year? Do you have any tips for gardening in small spaces? What plants do well?

And we're always interested in seeing pictures of your gardens, so send them in and we might feature them as our photo of the day.