I do things easier now. No more long garden rows or wide beds. No more trenching or turning over heaps of soil. No more shovels or pitch forks. I’m finished with fertilizing and endless weeding. I live in a condo, but the techniques I employ can be used anywhere. If you live in an apartment, townhouse or a single family home, you can use these techniques too. You won’t need a garden shed full of tools and supplies. All of mine fit on one shelf in my kitchen. Setting up your garden won’t take days or weeks, just a few hours. You won’t need hours on end to care for your garden either. I take about five minutes a day to visit my plants and give them a drink. Harvesting is accomplished with a small pair of scissors taken from my junk drawer. Simple.
Gardening in a shared living space, like a condo or apartment complex, will take a little creativity on your part. I know it did for me. I live on the third floor of a twenty-four unit condominium building. I have a fairly large balcony, but it’s covered and faces east. There are several very tall, mature trees between my balcony and the rising sun. The trees are gorgeous. I love the dappled shade they provide, but veggies need more sun. The community in which I live does have a community garden. I could sign up for a plot, but then I would have to drive to visit my plants each day. That’s not going to happen! Once I’m home from work, I’m not going anywhere, unless it’s to the movies or out to dinner.
Until next time,
Elizabeth
