I wish more people would utilize their outdoor spaces more efficiently. I know that outdoor space is precious in cities like Chicago, but look here at what my wife and I did. Our space is only 3.5 feet by 5.5 feet. Since it’s also one of two exits there must be a clear path according to fire code. That didn’t stop us from planting a few veggies and a few herbs to enjoy throughout the summer (come winter we can move the herbs onto our window sills). We have three types of basil; Thai, Spicy Globe, and Sweet. We also have Juliette Tomatoes, Japanese Eggplant, and Rutgers Tomatoes.
So far we’ve enjoyed basil almost every day. I swear those things grow like weeds! It’s just too bad we can’t grow any “weeds” in our makeshift garden. We already have one eggplant that’s almost mature and a dozen little eggplants on the way.
The Rutgers Tomatoes are growing better than the Juliettes, but we’ll get a nice yield from both. It shouldn’t be too much longer before we’re enjoying our tomatoes.
The best part about all of this is that we used all-natural organic soil free of pesticides and chemicals. We keep them watered accordingly and the fruits should taste much better than anything storebought. There’s also some satisfaction in eating something that you grew yourself. I just wish everyone took advantage of little opportunities like this. You’ll end up helping the environment in numerous ways; less produce bought from Big Ag, a notorious pollution machine. It also saves money as purchasing seeds or sprouting plants along with soil costs a lot less than produce at the supermarket. Using organic soil also ensures that your plants will obtain full nutrient capacity. It just makes sense people!
Dan Bites 
The wife is a big fan of balcony gardening. Apparently the direction your balcony faces means it may be better suited for certain veggies and herbs than others. Right now we’re rocking the banana peppers, squash, and tomatoes. I tried gardening once back as a young-un in Glenview (I was maybe 8 yrs old) and grew a cucumber that came up with big spikes on it. That completely freaked me out and thus ended my gardening career. Imagine what might have been!….
Cucumbers don’t grow well in pots, I learned that a couple of years ago. And yes, our balcony is faced nicely. We have sunlight on it all day long. The only thing we need to be careful of is that sometimes when it gets too hot all of the water evaporates and the soil gets tight like a cold scrotum. I have to lightly water the plants a couple times a day. So far the one eggplant we’ve eaten was pretty tasty. Can’t wait for the tomatoes.
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