Growing your own vegetables is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Not only do you get fresh, flavorful produce, but you also control how it’s grown. And if you want your crops to thrive, feeding them the right fertilizer is essential. But here’s the challenge: vegetables are heavy feeders. They use up

Looking for the best plants for partial sun? You’re in the right place. Partial sun (also called partial shade) means an area that gets about 3 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, often in the morning or late afternoon, or dappled light filtered through trees. The good news is that many vegetables, herbs,

When I planted my very first strawberry plants on my balcony three years ago, I had visions of overflowing bowls of sweet red fruit. The reality? My first harvest barely filled my palm—five tiny berries that disappeared in one breakfast. I realized growing strawberries in pots wasn’t just about sticking them in soil and hoping

When I first started gardening on my small Parisian balcony, I had no idea what I was doing. Like many city dwellers, I longed for a connection to nature—but with only a few square meters and no gardening background, I wasn’t sure where to begin. Could I really grow tomatoes? Would flowers survive the wind?

Like many beginner gardeners, I started with more enthusiasm than know-how. I was living in Paris, eager to grow something of my own, and trying to be resourceful. I began by repurposing old furniture found in the street, turning drawers and boxes into makeshift planters. It felt clever and sustainable. It was also a complete

Living in the heart of Paris, space is a luxury—and that includes my small balcony. But over time, this limited area has become my personal green retreat. Through trial and error, I’ve developed and applied dozens of balcony gardening hacks: clever, low-cost solutions that helped me grow more, save time, reduce waste, and make the