Urban Gardening Resources
Tools, guides, books, and supplies to help you succeed with your urban garden. Everything curated for balconies, windowsills, and small spaces.
AI-Powered Tools
AI Urban Gardening Planner
Our free AI-powered tool that generates custom garden plans, plant lists, and care schedules.
Plant Identifier
Upload a photo to identify plants or diagnose pest and disease issues.
Plant Database
Browse plants perfect for urban gardens, filtered by light, difficulty, and type.
Guides & Tutorials
Urban Gardening for Beginners
Complete guide to starting your first balcony or windowsill garden.
Indoor Herb Garden Guide
Everything you need to grow herbs on your windowsill or kitchen counter.
Small Space Maximization
Strategies for getting the most out of tiny balconies and patios.
Balcony Layout Planning
How to arrange containers for optimal sunlight and companion planting.
AI Pest Control
Using image recognition to identify and treat plant problems.
ChatGPT Prompts for Gardening
Prompt templates to get gardening advice from AI assistants.
Recommended Books
The Edible Balcony
by Alex Mitchell
Comprehensive guide to growing food in small urban spaces with creative container ideas.
Vertical Vegetables & Fruit
by Rhonda Massingham Hart
Techniques for growing upward when ground space is limited.
The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible
by Edward C. Smith
Deep dive into container selection, soil, and plant care for food gardening.
Carrots Love Tomatoes
by Louise Riotte
Classic companion planting guide to help your plants thrive together.
* Search for these titles at your local library or favorite bookseller.
Essential Supplies Checklist
- Self-watering planters — Reduce watering frequency, great for busy schedules
- Quality potting mix — Essential for container drainage and nutrients
- Liquid fertilizer — Container plants need regular feeding
- Pruning snips — For harvesting herbs and maintaining plants
- Plant labels — Track what you planted and when
- Moisture meter — Takes the guesswork out of watering
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