tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post2285550835361815042..comments2023-10-31T11:20:17.543-04:00Comments on Pleasantly Furious: Urban Gardening: Tiny Balcony GardenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13584623209829015563noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-34621838784761615242013-06-26T17:44:32.469-04:002013-06-26T17:44:32.469-04:00It's a year later and the blueberries bushes a...It's a year later and the blueberries bushes are still going strong. I highly recommend getting some. The birds usually any berries before we can get to them, but I love having them!West Philly Mamahttp://www.westphillymama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-19867752810559055302013-06-26T16:56:30.476-04:002013-06-26T16:56:30.476-04:00Very inspirational! Just moved to a new apartment ...Very inspirational! Just moved to a new apartment with plenty of balcony space... but we have long winters and that almost discourages me from planting much this year, since we are getting a late start. That, and I have a black thumb... but I miss my fresh herbs and do want to use these great balconies!Tgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-25316267419444819862012-06-03T21:20:55.888-04:002012-06-03T21:20:55.888-04:00Snap peas are a fantastic suggestion! They are a ...Snap peas are a fantastic suggestion! They are a favorite in our house and I'd never considered them for our garden. <br /><br />The Thyme toast also sounds amazing. Shallots is another thing that I've rarely had in my kitchen. I need to branch out!<br /><br />Thanks!West Philly Mamahttp://www.westphillymama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-84528746527202698652012-06-03T21:13:06.958-04:002012-06-03T21:13:06.958-04:00Thyme is great in scrambled eggs . . or with shall...Thyme is great in scrambled eggs . . or with shallots and butter and mushrooms and garlic, on toast . . or in a ratatouille . . I love thyme. I'm going to make a thyme sugar syrup to put in with a summer gin cocktail sometime soon.<br /><br />Have you considered sugar snap peas? They grow fast-- very impressive vines with gorgeous flowers-- very easy in a container-- and impressive for little kids because you eat right off the vine. I had a 5-gallon jug I planted them in, which I surrounded with a cheap cut of chicken wire and they just shot up. However, don't eat too many at once or you can get a belly ache. this is a constant risk as they are very delicious raw :) <br /><br />radishes are also fun with kids because they grow so fast and take very little space, and are beautiful. They are a favorite at a children's garden I know about. To eat them you can slice them on a piece of nice bread with butter, sliced radishes, and then kosher salt . . really good.anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-66663469559750655732012-05-31T19:56:41.342-04:002012-05-31T19:56:41.342-04:00What an awesome little space! I say every year I&#...What an awesome little space! I say every year I'm going to try container gardening, but never get very far. Our outside area is very much shaded with little direct sunlight! Maybe this year I will find a cherry tomato plant. I love to have fresh lavender and basil too!!! Good luck with your crop!!!MarthaPAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-74935463659662272462012-05-29T13:32:05.784-04:002012-05-29T13:32:05.784-04:00If you make your own salad dressing, thyme is grea...If you make your own salad dressing, thyme is great in it! I usually do olive oil, fresh lemon juice, freshly pressed garlic, salt and pepper, and then a few sprigs of thyme (leaves only) mixed in. It somehow makes everything taste fresher and lighter!Stalking Sarahhttp://stalkingsarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-47221305877505894062012-05-29T10:28:45.945-04:002012-05-29T10:28:45.945-04:00Thanks! I couldn't be too picky about the colo...Thanks! I couldn't be too picky about the colors since it was a sale and we were on a budget - but I think it ended up working in a weird way!West Philly Mamahttp://www.westphillymama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-25891751898891409742012-05-29T10:22:07.951-04:002012-05-29T10:22:07.951-04:00I love alll of the vibrant colors on your porch!I love alll of the vibrant colors on your porch!Muffynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-18898828458553105692012-05-29T09:37:57.335-04:002012-05-29T09:37:57.335-04:00Yes! Basil is so great. It's practically a w...Yes! Basil is so great. It's practically a weed - which mean I don't usually kill it. And if I could make enough fresh pesto to freeze and use through the winter, I'll be very happy!West Philly Mamahttp://www.westphillymama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-78856611394888342592012-05-29T09:36:51.807-04:002012-05-29T09:36:51.807-04:00Thanks! A citrusy marinade sounds divine! Will d...Thanks! A citrusy marinade sounds divine! Will definitely be trying that.West Philly Mamahttp://www.westphillymama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-20653313968396327182012-05-29T08:19:06.250-04:002012-05-29T08:19:06.250-04:00I started a balcony garden last year (my first yea...I started a balcony garden last year (my first year with a balcony) and had a surprisingly good result. I grew tomatoes (regular and cherry) and an assortment of fresh herbs. The most successful was basil, which I grew from seed - I ended up with about 20-25 plants and had enough to give basil to family/friends/random strangers in my apartment. It was cheap and wonderful.Solitary Dinerhttp://www.solitarydiner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023121558075366461.post-41369041948478311802012-05-29T02:12:34.921-04:002012-05-29T02:12:34.921-04:00Thyme is great in anything savory. We put it on ch...Thyme is great in anything savory. We put it on chicken, meat, fish, eggs, etc. Really nice with anything citrus-y, like a marinade. It's a great sub for oregano in pasta sauces, too.<br /><br />If you have room for one more small pot, try planting some marjoram -- it's another one of our "goes with everything" herbs. We use it a ton and it's almost impossible to kill. You can also infuse vodka with it (and a little rosemary, too) and it's DELICIOUS. ;)Stacey Wacknovhttp://twitter.com/gritsnycnoreply@blogger.com