A: Galvanized troughs make excellent gardening containers. Plants grow well in them, and they save a lot of bending over in the garden. The only problem when growing vegetables is that over time ...

Shop for galvanized troughs at farm stores, garden centers, hardware stores and online. Consider plants you plan to grow and ensure the trough is deep enough to accommodate the roots.

Galvanised metal doesn't provide the insulation offered by wood and heats up in the sun. But I think the size of the trough will help to keep the compost at a fairly even temperature.