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Grow Food At Home
Urban farming is one of the most important movements of our time. My home is an urban balcony farm in Sydney, about 30 kms from the city. where the vegetables and fruits...
How to Grow in PVC Drainpipes
The Tip Shop is a the perfect plaace to find your piece of PVC drainpipe that converts into a slender, small-space fitting container garden! When you look creatively, almost anything...
Know Your Small-Space Garden Growing Zone
Learn about your Balcony or small space growing zone - did you know that living in a certain place actually determines the type of garden you will have and the...
How to Grow an Autumn Small Space Garden
Autumn is here and thoughts on the Balcony are turning to planning the Autumn-Winter garden. Many would-be gardeners don't realise that living in a certain place actually determines the type of...
How To Attract Native Bees To Your Garden
The Balcony garden at Up On The Rooftop is home to two Australian Native Bee hives of the species Tetragonula Carbonaria. You too can be a bees-knees supporter of these gentle...
How to Choose The Right Sized Root Pouch Bag For Your Plant
A common myth is that plants will grow larger if potted in a larger pot, like a buying a pair of school shoes at the start of the school year...
How To Grow Microgreens In Small Spaces
You don't need a yard a deck or a balcony to grow Microgreens. They are the favourite of indoor growers with space challenges who want to grow their own food!...
How To Treat Powdery Mildew In Your Small Space Garden
What do I use on the Balcony to control the dreaded white scourge of powdery Mildew? Summer wouldn't be the same without powdery mildew in the garden! I've sifted through all...