It’s easier to identify plants when you have both flowers and leaves. I used this thick book to help me.
Suprise winter crop
This Colombian chili seems to think it’s still living in the southern hemisphere.
Composting for small urban spaces
A small bucket under your sink can produce magic with the help of bokashi. It can be safely left unattended for weeks while you travel, does not smell or go bad.
Sesame pods!
Some seedlings got eaten by the cat but I was still left with plenty for my first crop of sesame.
Balcony salad
Colorful cherry tomatoes, spicy rockets and beautiful edible nasturtium flowers. All from the balcony.
Bee restaurant
Consider letting some of your urban crops go to flower and provide food for our friends the pollinators.
Drying herbs is super easy
For extra flavor, store the leaves whole and crush them just before using. One oregano plants provides for the whole year.
Early Spring
Things are already green but haven’t grown like crazy yet. I’m really happy with the tall pots I got.
Vertical wall
This is an IKEA hack. You can easily build your own vertical wall for growing plants.