What I wish I knew before starting a balcony garden: 3 tips for balcony garden success

If you’ve been waiting to start a garden, but your small space is holding you back, this is your sign to start! I used to think I needed a backyard to grow food. But after years of apartment living (and putting off my dream garden), I finally started growing on my 40 sq ft balcony—and it completely changed how I see what’s possible. Now I grow herbs, greens, and flowers in just 20 sq ft in grow bags, containers, & vertical planters. I was even featured in my local newspaper for it!! In this video, I’m breaking down the 3 tips that actually made my balcony garden successful, so you can skip the trial-and-error & start growing where you are. Whether you have a tiny balcony, patio, or just a few containers, you don’t need land to grow food, herbs, & flowers. You just need to start!!! Subscribe for more small-scale gardening in the Pacific Northwest Zone 8b    / @chelsgrows   Products mentioned in the video: -Balcony garden essentials on Amazon https://amzn.to/4vi1FnB -My favorite vertical garden planter GreenStalk Garden $10 off your order of $75+ code: CHELSGROWS https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/chel... -Greenstalk on epic gardening Use code "chelsgrows" to save $$ https://shop.epicgardening.com/CHELSG... -Grow bag gardening book Use code "chelsgrows" to save $$ https://shop.epicgardening.com/CHELSG... -Epic gardening grow bags Use code "chelsgrows" to save $$ https://shop.epicgardening.com/CHELSG... -Amazon favs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chelsgrow... -FULL copy of my crop plan/seeds! Use code "chelsgrows" to save $$ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... -Substack article https://chelsgrows.substack.com/p/3-k... -Epic Gardening Products + Botanical Interests Seeds use code CHELSGROWS for 5% off your order https://shop.epicgardening.com/CHELSG... -My DIY seed starting mix ingredients: https://amzn.to/49pVTYc -Seed Organization products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chelsgrow... 🌱 Watch next:    • How I learned to garden with the seasons &...      • NO grow lights NO seed trays here's what h...      • Seed starting results NO grow lights or se...      • How to Start Seeds for Free in PNW Zone 8b...      • 2026 Seed Haul + How I Organize My Garden ...      • How I Start Seeds Indoors | Complete Grow ...      • How to Make Seed Starting Mix (Step-by-Ste...   PRODUCTS I LOVE AND SUPPORT: Epic Gardening Products + Botanical Interests Seeds use code CHELSGROWS for 5% off your order https://shop.epicgardening.com/CHELSG... GreenStalk $10 off your order of $75+ code: CHELSGROWS GreenStalk Vertical Garden: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/chel... Vego Garden $10 discount code: CHELSGROWS10OFF Vego GardenProducts: https://glnk.io/vzw5/chelsgrows Amazon favs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chelsgrow... Email: [email protected]   / chelsgrows     / chelsgrows   I receive commissions from these links Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:30 Tip #1 16:46 Tip #2 22:04 Tip #3 25:55 Recap + Outro