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And it works great on a balcony or indoor garden! Mint is also naturally pest resistant.
Image source: Bryan E. McCay
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I thought this one was a really great idea
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What would you repot this basil into?
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I snagged a deal on grocery store basil. What sized pot(s) would be best to repot this into as 13 stems is a bit crowded for a 4" pot lol. Trying to keep this lil' fella happy.
My plan is to overwinter the basil soon and then bring it back on the balcony in the spring.
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Plastics with the recycling symbol 4, 5, and 2 are safe to re-use for gardening on your balcony
(www.epicgardening.com)
When it comes to plastics, the saying goes: 4, 5, 1, 2, all the rest are bad for you.
However, #1 (PET) is not ideal since it's often thin and intended for single use (think plastic water bottles) . Hence, it breaks down quicker and may pose a risk of leaching.
Consider re-using these for your gardens.
#4 - LDPE
#5 - PP
#2 - HDPE
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am I overwatering or under watering?
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Somebody please help me save this plant. This is a crêpe myrtle. It is a couple months old. It was doing really well and then one day it looked very sad. I dug it up and the roots look really good. I was worried because I had a lemon tree die of root rot. The tree is under grow lights if that gives any more information.
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Morning glory
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Morning glory in a bucket on a balcony. It’s watered automatically by a solar powered gizmo I made too.
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A clever modern industrial-style use of space
(slrpnk.net)
Source: http://worldinsidepictures.com/
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Just be sure to check if your pallet has been treated with any harmful chemicals if you intend to grow an edible garden.
Balcony Gardening
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Show off that vertical veggie garden 35 stories high. Or that bucket of potatoes you're proud of. Perhaps some fall mums that have been catching your eye through the sliding door into your living room. Any and all balcony gardens are welcome! Come and show your's off because we love to see it. :)
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