Named 5 ways to break the beds without buying a summer residence

To grow vegetables, it is not at all necessary to buy a cottage. Portal Ogorod.ru selected 5 alternatives that will allow you to get a harvest and at the same time not spend money and effort on maintaining expensive real estate.

1. Garden on the balcony

Let’s start with the most obvious – a garden on the balcony. Especially great if it is glazed. In such a cozy mini-greenhouse, many garden crops are grown: from ordinary greens to potatoes! Of course, the volumes will be small, but fresh vitamins can be obtained with a minimum of effort. The main thing is to choose self-pollinating plant varieties, properly prepare soil mixtures for planting and do not forget about fertilizers.

Balconies with a northern orientation, on the lower floors, where there are a lot of bushes and trees under the windows, can be used for arranging beds only if there is additional illumination.

Usually, starting with several containers, “balcony” gardeners expand plantings, filling not only the floor, but also the walls of the room. Such vertical beds save space and make it easier to care for plants.

2. Garden on the windowsill

If there is no balcony or it is not suitable for growing plants, window sills should be used. Fans of indoor flowers, of course, in this case will have a hard time. Well, if the window seat is empty, you can safely arrange mini-beds there in flower pots or containers.

On the windowsill you can grow not only onions and parsley, but also cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, radishes, basil, thyme. It is advisable to allocate one room for garden plants so that they do not come into contact with indoor flowers. This will protect plantings from the exchange of diseases and pests.

Two important conditions: the ability to place pots and containers (very narrow window sills will not work) and the orientation of the light (preferably south, southwest or southeast). However, the latter will not matter if it is possible to install additional light.

3. Beds under the window of a city house

Some city dwellers go even further: they sow and plant vegetables and herbs right under the windows of their homes. The event is not very environmentally friendly, but quite interesting.

But it is worth remembering that the garden in the city is an illegal business, all this is done at your own peril and risk. If the neighbors or the local government are against such activities, then the cultivation of vegetables and herbs under the windows of the house will have to be abandoned. This is especially true of megacities and large settlements. In a word, equipping beds in the city is a rather risky option.

4. Rent a cottage

Renting a dacha for the summer is a great way to grow crops and still not have any hassle with other real estate issues. There are dozens of ads on the Internet, you can always choose an option that is suitable for location and price.

5. Help summer residents.

This is also an opportunity to work on the beds, having a rest from the everyday life of the city, and receive part of the harvest as payment. Such assistance is especially useful for busy working people who cannot devote all their time to the dacha, farmers who grow vegetables and herbs for sale.

Sometimes pensioners need help, but more often for such hard work as digging the soil, pruning trees, putting things in order on a neglected site.

How to find someone who is ready to take on an employee to help? You can search for advertisements on the Internet and newspapers or place such an advertisement yourself. Ask among relatives, friends, neighbors if anyone would agree to such cooperation. A good advantage if you already have experience in gardening. But beginners should not be upset: an experienced summer resident will prompt and explain everything. And if there are any doubts, our portal will always come to the rescue.