A container for growing plants is provided with gusseted pockets 8 on at least one side into which plants can be inserted. The pockets communicate with the main body of the container through openings 11. The container may be in the form of a pouch adapted to be hung from a bracket (Fig. 1) or tied to a support by means of ties (33, 34 Fig. 3), or it may be free standing (Fig. 4). A liner may also be provided for use with the container.