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Mindful of you the sodden earth in spring,
And all the flowers that in the springtime grow,
And dusty roads, and thistles, and the slow
Rising of the round moon, all throats that sing.
–Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950)
| | 10 Things to Consider When Balcony Gardening
How do you start a garden in an apartment or condo without a proper yard? If you have access to a balcony, rooftop, terrace, or patio, you can still grow a wide range of veggies, herbs, perennials, flowers, and vines in containers! Here are 10 things to think about when diving into balcony… | | | ADVERTISEMENT WE HATE TRADITIONAL FERTILIZER SPIKES TOO!
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