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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!...

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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...

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How To Grow Corn in a Small Space

Corn is traditionally grown in garden beds and fields however, not owning either, I have had great success in growing crops of corn each Summer in containers on my Balcony....

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The Joy of Growing a Garden

Growing a garden in a small space is one of life's greatest privileges. Whether it is large or small, on land or a container garden, producing food or something pleasing...

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Pickled Balcony Cucumbers Recipe

Pickles are quick and easy to prepare and are a favourite traditional food. Fermented foods aid gut health and it's so easy to do! This is the recipe I use for...

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Gardening Australia Visits our Balcony Garden

Costa Georgiadis, Gardening Australia host visited the Up On The Rooftop Balcony garden recently and showcases how I personally grow in containers, proving that with some easy tips and practises, having...

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An Easy Guide to Watering Indoor Plants

Indoor plant care is often described as more challenging than their outdoor counterparts – this is due largely to the “artificial” environment these plants are brought in to that suit...

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What is Sustainable Urban Gardening?

Easy steps to creating your sustainable and productive urban garden and minimise your environmental impact.

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