Humus is a complete substance because in addition to various nutrients, it also contains microorganisms that are useful to the plant's root system.

The most suitable tomatoes for growing indoors are the bush tomatoes that do not need a stake because they do not exceed 30 cm in height.

The bottles stood in rows, on the lowest shelf of the sideboard, to keep them out of the light during the hot southern summers. Sometimes in the afternoon, I would open the window and the sun's low rays would hit them, creating pinkish-purple spots on the stone floor.

It’s not summer without the scented whiff from a basil plant as you walk past it. It can’t be summer without a handful of its leaves to liven up a green salad, or sprinkled on top a fresh and inviting Caprese, or again crushed with garlic in a creamy bright green pesto. That’s basil: once you smell it, you’ll never forget it.  

I like both the smells of the countryside and those of the city, but the countryside smells sweet, and cities could do with a bit more countryside.

In this regard we are working on a new project to provide you with an integrated garden system (with quality soil and seeds). We will tell you more about it on the pages of this blog and keep you updated.

My grandma would say that if you want something done, it is best to do it yourself and I did my best to find as many varieties of veg to plant on my balcony. I advise anybody living in a condo to give it a try, I find it extremely gratifying.

My grandma must have passed something poetic on to me because I can’t help looking at a plant without a feeling a sense of poetry. So I would like to write a thought for those little plants growing on my balcony.

The problem in the cities is the fine particulate dust which can be deposited on the leaves and fruits as the balconies and terraces are not always sheltered from the smog.

Would you like to grow a vegetable garden on your balcony? Or maybe you have tried but you think your small balcony is too exposed? This article is just what you need!