I'm new at gardening, any advice?
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Caro, I have found these two sites to really be helpful to me:
https://www.thespruce.com/tips-for-growing-tomatoes-in-containers-848216
https://www.gardeningchannel.com/quick-tips-for-container-tomatoes/
I don't grow strawberries, but I hope these will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/hanging-strawberry-plants.htm
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/growing-strawberries-in-hanging-baskets-24-tips
Best advice I can give is to just have fun and get your hands dirty. Take pleasure in every new leaf and bud and enjoy it. And if it doesn’t grow, don’t worry – something else always will. And Sassy has shared some wonderful sites that will help with all of your questions. Have fun Caro