Must-read Articles Before You Plant Your Balcony or Backyard Garden
It’s been almost a year of blogging, and over 200 posts! (March 10, 2010 is the actualy “birthday” of Grown in the City). In that time, there have been a lot of interesting posts covering balcony gardening. Since it’s almost time to start thinking about this season’s planting, here’s a few of my favorite articles. It’s never too early to start saving your yogurt containers or building those self-watering planters!
- Anatomy of a Yogurt Container Self Watering Planter
- DIY: Building Self-Watering Grow Boxes (18 Gallon Tub Edition)
- Step by Step: A Simple Guide to Starting Seeds
- Step by Step: Making a Self-Watering Planter from Yogurt Cups
- Gardening with Kids – Lifetime Engagement
- Tips for Growing Zucchini on a Balcony – Be sure to Pollinate!
- Growing Your Own Sprouts: Indoors
- Advice for a “below-novice gardener”
- The Most Indestructible Trellis Ever, 2.0
And remember, if you’re looking for seeds, some books on urban gardening or food systems, or gardening supplies, head on over to the new Grown in the City Shop.

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Thats a good read keep up the quality work.