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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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I just realized that I have ants in my...apple tree. Not complaining, I actually see this as a major achievement. The balcony is only 1,5m x 3m, but loaded with wild flower stuff I planted for the 2 beehotels. The apple tree is 3 years old, about 4m high and didn't flower yet. But the birds love it, as do ants apparently.

First I spopttet this hole in the pot

Then I saw a thin line of very small ants ascending on the tree trunk, they use this elevator to get to the hanging pots with all the good stuff.

There's also a small worm box next to the appletree with millions of centipedes and other little helpers. Again, on the third floor, mid-city. Fascinating!

Fun stuff to watch, I just hope they stay outside and that they don't start to snack on my kush...

(Sorry for not showing a picture of the hole tree or balcony, its a privacy thing)

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