I found a fun site that helps with balcony composting.

http://www.balconycompost.com

They explain how to do it with simple buckets (I am using an old plastic trash can). Menno left the drill at his studio, so I will have to wait until tomorrow to start drilling holes. But I picked up a back of old rotting leaves from my office... ...see more

It's been really dry - the country is in an official drought. I have been watering watering the balcony - and bought a small lavender bush to add to the collection.

But oh THOSE CATS!!! One kitty, Lizzy, loves the carnation plants (they aren't carnations, but I forget the name) I planted under my camellia bush. Every morning she... ...see more

The apple tree is really taking off - huge big new leaves and no pests (so far) because we repotted it in winter and I feed it liquid fertilizer every time I water it. I am afraid it is growing too big for our balcony now. The hosta too - I am going to look online to see how to divide it. Today I will repot the camelia. I read... ...see more