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[Nickerly]

Hi,

I am new to the site so just dropping a quick post to introduce myself.

I've recently moved from my parents house with a big garden to a flat with a small balcony but am still trying to cultivate some plants, mainly vegetables and salads. Far cheaper and less wasteful than buying it!

Have also just built a wormery and have some worms on the way.

Any balcony gardening tips are very much appreciated!

xx

[shirlthegirl43]

Hello and welcome to the vine. Good luck with your growing - there are lots of threads that cover container gardening which might help you

[Nicos]

Hello- and welcome to the Vine!!

There are a couple of peeps who garden on their balcony...just can't remember who at the moment!

[Flummery]

Hello - nice to meet you. I think the main problem will be exposure to wind - if you grow low-growing stuff like salad leaves - or things you can tie up - like tomatoes - you will have a nice salad!

[JILLY JACKSON]

Hi nickerly, welcome,you'll have some fun on here!!

[selfraising]

Hi Nickerly, welcome to the vine. Good luck with your balcony garden and your wormery

[basketcase]

Hello- and welcome to the Vine!!

There are a couple of peeps who garden on their balcony...just can't remember who at the moment!

Hi Nickerley!

I'm one of them. I also have a balcony and need help with container growing - and I'm a newbie too!

Where in London are you - suburbia or central? I'm in Aberdeen

[Nickerly]

Thanks for the warm welcome

basketcase - I am in central-ish North London. Was living in leafy Twickenham before and miss the greenery loads.

Flummery - I didn't think of that. I am 2 floors up too so could well be a problem.

I planted a load of seedling on the balcony this weekend (a bit early but was sick of them being in the house!) and then a massive storm blew up

Oh well, you live and learn I guess...

[FionaH]

Hiya welcome to the Vine