Three Herbs Even a Non-Gardener can Grow
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com When I look at my apartment complex, I see that only a couple of balconies contain any plants. I would have to conclude
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Balcony Garden Struggles
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com It’s not even summer yet and the balcony garden is showing signs of difficulty. The above photo shows the cilantro after a day
Read moreDoes the Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter Work?
Planting season is in full swing in many areas so I thought I’d cover one of the more frequently asked questions I get about balcony gardens. The question is whether
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Don’t Throw it Out: Growing Vegetables from Trash
A couple of months ago, I posted about an Herb that was Grown from Trash that generated a lot of interest. The experiment worked so well I still have fresh
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Revisiting the Balcony Garden
I posted a while back my balcony garden did not fare so well in the intense heat we had the last several months. Now that the fall weather is finally
Read moreA Casualty of the Drought
I was full of hope when I started the balcony garden in the early spring. I had started growing herbs, tomatoes, peppers and zucchini, mostly from seed. After last year’s
Read moreClearing out the Balcony Garden
Last spring, I had a thriving balcony garden with tomatoes growing in the Topsy Turvy that I bought online “as Seen on TV.” I had hoped the contraption would last
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