r/Balconygardening

I haven’t had any outdoor space for six years, I feel so lucky to finally get to (attempt) to grow things 🪴 and have beautiful views

Showing off my little balcony (of two balconies). Both have a pitched roof, this one here is more pitched than the other. During winter, I get a lot of sun on this balcony (if the weather is good, which rarely happens where I live) and basically full shade during the summer months, but full sun at the rail the whole day. It took me a while to figure out which plants I can grow here. Christmas roses, hortensia, fuchsia, ferns, hosta, ivy and clematis are doing well in full shade (the clematis grows along the climbing aid and gets some sun). Funnily enough also the parsley and chive love the shade. At the rail the balcony gets full sun, so I grow basil, Russian-wine, mint, melissa, strawberries, dill, wild roses and sage there.

Last year I had a lot of spider mites which killed some hortensias as well as both of my clematis and every single fuchsia. This year I have been spraying pesticides since early spring and it seems to help.

I sew the cushions on the chair with songket I bought on a trip to Malaysia. I made the laterns on a trip to Vietnam. I like crafting my souvenirs. I learn a new skill and I have something to take home. My balcony is my little souvenir exhibition from all over the world.

I love the pitched roof because it gives cabin-feeling and it opens a whole lot of different possibilities compared to a normal balcony.

And oh, the elder is from the wood nearby. I propagated it from branches I cut off the elders growing there. Wild strawberries grow at its foot. It has a lot of spider mites and I keep spraying it either with just water or a mix of water, soap and rape oil (or a real pesticide but I cannot use that as frequently as the others). Any advice to fight spider mites are welcome!

Plant list

Forgotten a couple of varieties names and a couple of species names:

Bay treeX1
Strawberry X3
Chrysenum x12
Cleever (volunteer)X1
Boridge (volunteer) X1
Oregano x1
Lemon balm x1
Thyme x1
Rosemary x1
Cannabis sativa purple bud x2
Kiwi vines x2
Squash Patty Pan x9
Calamintha x12
Pom Pom tree ? X3
Mustard sp. (Volunteer)X1
Yarrow x1
Scabius x1
Rose x1
Globe artichoke x1
Alchamilla mollis x1
Daffodills x12
Crocuses x12
Horesradish x3
Overwintered Parsley x1
Sweet pea x4
Small dark green, heat shaped leaf flower? X5
Asparagus fern x1
Harts tongue fern x1
Fern 1 x1
Fern 2 x1
Sage x1
Korean leaf x1
Mint x12

So happy I finally have something to share! This is my tiny balcony garden, I have a star jasmine, grand Duke of Tuscany jasmine, a planter of ranunculus and a planter of anemone and then on the far end a kishu mandarine tree and a meiwa kumquat tree. Behind them are an assortment of random succulents and then an aloe Vera affectionately known as “trash aloe” because I found him next to the dumpster and am trying to save him.

(All the chicken wire/cages are to try and keep out the squirrels)

I'm gardening from a highrise balcony(200ft) and need something to protect my plants from these crazy winds we get. Looking for some feedback on this product - I need something to prevent my plants from being knocked over without blocking the plants from the sun and breeze they need. Maybe I'm overthinking this... what do you guy think?

What are balcony/patio gardeners using?

A little lipstick goes a long way.

This is my little balcony garden. It does not get a whole lot of sun, which is not great in winter, but welcome during the Madrid summer.

My balcony from bedroom window and from living room. I can't live without green 💚

I basically live in a corner of my parents' living room in their apartment. So we got a shelf and placed my plants and grow lights as best we could. My Madagascar tree is tough 'cause I get strong afternoon light outside and their leaves burn, so in another corner they go. My Painted Lady and my mom's giant pot are outside getting some adequate sun. Hopefully I can get my own room in the near/distant future...

Lady bug larvae on my seedling tray. Relocated to a Columbine.

The third picture is what will go in my window boxes. It’s all a lotta green. I need to add more colors.

This is my balcony. I start with succulents, but know i think i want other plants. I have avocado plant, lemongrass and chayote. I think im going to aromatic plant and a mini vegetable garden. But im really afraid. Any advice? Its a south facing balcony in the north hemisphere.

Thank you.

Seattle, WA. Strawberries (small pot), chard, kale, and 4 tomato plants! First shot at this so here’s to hoping it works out!