New Balcony

11 years ago

I moved to this apartment last november and now it is time to building something new. First I was cleaned everything. Then I bought akasia wood floor from Ikea. I made vertical garden too for herbs and flowers . Until termperatures warming up I bring my plant outdoor for summer
Vertical garden

Akasia wood floor

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Tuija
Original Author

11 years ago

Hello Gabriela!
There are 2 plastic pints of beer inside the pocket. The bottom is Leca gravel aka hydro peppels. I water them by hand. The bottom mug collects excess water. Vegetable never stand in water. On a hot day evaporates moisture from the plant. This is the first time when I try that. Summer show me how I succeed in that. Keep your fingers crossed.

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User
11 years ago
Super idea ... I'm inspired by your bottom-watering system! What kind of mix did you use for the vegetable cup? Btw, my niece's name is Tuija :)
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Tuija
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi, j t

In the cup is soil for herbs, perlite and little leca-gravel. Now I know it's working becouse I ate today my first salad from this system. And it was taste awesome. I fill more herbs and salad in to the pocket. It is almost full now. Only 2 pockets is empty.

Btw....say hello to your niece! :-)
Tuija
Original Author
11 years ago
Update:

Balcony box with New Guinea Impatiens and dark sweet potato vine.
Eliana
11 years ago
Looks really nice! You can also try a stand for some pots. I have two of those and I love them.
Tuija
Original Author
11 years ago
Update.

I skip midnight summer party last weekend and I made this. She name is "Hellu". It is very common cow-name in Finland. She can now grow her own food. :-)
Sans2014
11 years ago
Very nice thank you for sharing!
John
11 years ago
It's really amazing how much the IKEA flooring improves a space.
User
11 years ago
Hi!

We just wanted to share how nice your ideas are! We really like your DIY Vertical Systems. Take a look at some of our Vertical systems! Some of them are pretty neat and inexpensive and they can help you save some wall space! :)

http://urbilis.com/vertical-wall-systems/
halocline
11 years ago
Balcony-2015

Rob