You want to prepare aromatic spices for delicious dishes and teas for healing or refreshing yourself, but you live in a big city and you don't have enough space. No need to worry anymore, I have an idea! What could be better than a beautiful garden or balcony with many different plants that are more beautiful, more fragrant, tastier and healthier?

We will offer you some tricks to optimize the space, but before that you need to clarify for yourself and your family which plants you will need for your kitchen. What are your tastes, how often do you cook, use fresh or dried spices more often, etc. All the questions that will tell you exactly what to look for and develop. Be sure to determine the exposure of the garden or terrace, because sunlight, wind, altitude and other factors of the micro-space are both limiters and helpers.

So how do you get the most out of a small space?


1. Use height
Small open spaces (courtyards and balconies) are usually enclosed in walls. They are annoyingly limited, but they also perform another important function - they cast a thick shadow. And that's even worse. Take advantage and turn the disadvantage of your property into a positive moment.

Observe which wall is illuminated by the sun and at what hours. Build vertical gardens out of boxes or other containers. Plant climbing plants, such as passionflower. The beauty will need a support in the form of an arch or pergola. Other options for useful climbing plants are hops, blackberries, hyostemma jiaogulan or ginseng, and why not a climbing rose.

2. Select plants with different yields.

Many herbs and spices can be repeatedly "pruned", which increases the yield per unit area by at least 2-3-4, or even more times. It all depends on the growth rate of a particular species. Plants suitable for more serious use of this species are gotu kola (we will tell you more about this Indian miracle soon), basil, spilantes, thyme, rosemary, lemongrass, bergamot, mint, mint, parsley, dill, savory and many, many others.


3. Beautiful frames for a healthy garden.

When we talk about frameworks, the association is always associated with another constraint. However, frames are very useful in gardening, whether it's garden beds in the yard or containers on the balcony. The framing of the work areas facilitates easy plant care, protects the lower back and back to some extent, and, last but not least, allows for individual treatment of the more specific needs of certain herbs. Monoculture can be grown in containers. Suitable types are aloe vera, most spices, Latin, bonfires, calendula, sage and others.


4. Multiculture
The term polyculture, borrowed from agriculture, means that several plant species with the same requirements for light, temperature and humidity are grown in one place. This method is practiced mainly in permaculture and in nature gardens.

The most striking example of the mixed cultivation of several crops is the "three setras" - corn, beans and pumpkin. Each plant contributes to the overall well-being of the three. In fact, herbal communities don't radiate such beneficial interactions, but in small plots, gardeners don't have much choice. It is important that the selection of species requires the same requirements, not that they compete. The rest is at the request of the gardener. The casino free spins bonus allows you to try new slot games without risking your own money. To claim this offer along with your welcome package, be sure to use melbet free spin promo code when filling out the registration form on Melbet. This code unlocks a casino welcome bonus of up to €1,750 plus 290 free spins that have no wagering requirements on selected slots. The free spins are credited automatically after your first deposit and can be used on popular games from top providers like Microgaming, Play'n'Go, and ELK Studios.