Allotments, balconies and gardens

[cesy]

I do not have a garden for proper gardening. But I do have a balcony and some potted plants. I do have two friends with allotments. And I do have several family members with gardens. I want to start doing some more stuff. Growing mint indoors on a windowsill is going well, and the parsley outdoors is doing well. Alpine strawberries outdoors are doing less well, but I still have hope. At some point I think I want some bigger pots, because a lot of things don't do well if the pot is tiny and I forget to water it.

Cheer me on?

Comments

[fred_mouse]

that sounds very exciting. Have you considered/have access to self-watering pots? I have a couple of long narrow ones, but I understand that the standard 'pot' shaped ones are better.

[cesy]

I have not got self-watering pots. I looked at irrigation systems once before, but they all seemed designed for big gardens and require an outside tap. I shall have a look, thanks!

Edit: Ooh, this is a new technology to me, and looks excellent. Thank you!

[fred_mouse]

Yay! I know one friend has had good luck with tomatoes in self watering pots, and possibly some herbs as well -- they only have a tiny balcony.