Tag Archives: Container gardening

Peaches from my Balcony Garden

Posted on August 18, 2020 by

A few years ago, I threw some peach pits in a balcony flower pot and voilà, one turned into a tree. It was an unexpected surprise. -30-

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My Balcony Jungle

Posted on June 7, 2020 by

Yuccas dominate my balcony garden. But, thanks to the lockdown, I’ve been trying to grow food as well. In the foreground is a lemon tree I started from seed. It has yet to produce lemons, not even one flower. Keith … Continue reading →

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Catering to a Seed

Posted on April 20, 2020 by

Every morning I go on my balcony to see if the seeds I planted from my store bought cherry tomatoes have started to grow. Despite my desire to do things in a hurry, the seeds grow at their own pace, … Continue reading →

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The Garden of Eden on a Balcony

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

In the U.S. more people have died of the coronavirus than from the September 11 massacre. In Italy, we’ve reached a plateau indicating that things are getting better. Unfortunately, because so many parents are freaking out having to stay inside … Continue reading →

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It’s time to grow your own.

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

Day 12 Yesterday was a beautiful day because the sun was shining. Since the lockdown, smog is practically non-existent and the air feels good. One thing you have to know about Italians is that they are addicted to sunshine. It’s … Continue reading →

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