HI all. I live in an apartment that has a small balcony and surrounded by large trees. The best sun is in the winter, and here in the summer, it receives sun for maybe a couple of hours in the afternoon, I'm growing coleus, butterfly begonia, sweet potato vines, rosemary (straggly but smelly), basil (also straggly but smelly) and vincas. There's a jasmine that blooms beautifully in the spring thanks to the winter sun. Tried to grow cukes last year but only 2 appeared. I'm so envious of those with sun. I wish they'd remove the roof over the balcony! Any recommendations?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I like the vertical garden someone suggested. Hanging baskets might also be a good option.
Depending on what you'd like to grow an Aerogarden or other small hydroponic garden with a grow light might work. I have an Aerogarden that I've grown a few different types of flowers (snapdragons, marigolds, etc), small veggies (tomatoes and peppers), and herbs (usually basil) in in the past - I enjoy having it around the most in Winter when everything outside is dormant.
sc62
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July 10, 2018
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I never thought about that. Very interesting. I'm in Houston with the zillion mosquitos. How did you deal with them in your summer? We have them most of the year.
Move to another apartment or get a garden plot if they have community garden plots where you live.
Surfpirate
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July 9, 2018
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Great advice from craftsmith. It you are rerally serious, you could get a grow light and install it in one corner of your balcony. You are already ahead because there is a roof.Put a timer on your grow light and follow the instructions for your plants. Good luck!
Spinliesel
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July 9, 2018
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I would Google shade plants for your agricultural zone. Your extension office probably has a list. Then pick the plants that make you happy!
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