I was sorting through some boxes and saw a photo of my dad's balcony from when I was a kid. He grew tomatoes in old coffee cans with holes poked in the bottom. Now, I have fancy self-watering pots and watch videos to fix every little leaf spot. It's funny how we both wanted fresh veggies but did it so different. Back then, he just winged it and still got a few good salads. I spend more time planning but maybe miss that simple joy. How have your balcony garden habits changed from past to present?
Most veggie guides push for deep containers that take up all my floor space. My tomatoes got rootbound and died last season because I listened. It's time advice matched our actual setup.
My cherry tomatoes bring in lots of bees, but my neighbor has a bad allergy and is really worried. I'm torn between growing my own food and keeping the peace next door. How do you handle stuff like this?