The Joy of Balcony Living Balcony Gardening in Tokyo: How to Grow Ryukyu Indigo and Enjoy Japan Blue Dyeing
FukunyanHey AYA-jii, that plant used for blue dyeing—“Ryukyu Indigo”—can we really grow it in Tokyo?AYA-JiiSure you can....
The Joy of Balcony Living
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The Joy of Balcony Living From Green to Bloom: Creating a Balcony Curtain with the Mini Climbing Rose ‘Azumino’
FukunyanAYA-jii, the bitter gourd curtain is almost over. What should we plant next?”AYAJii“A good question. When the su...
The Joy of Balcony Living A Small Tokyo Balcony Garden ｜After Goya、Enjoy a Green Curtain of Luffa
FukunyanGrandpa AYA, the goya vines are looking a bit tired now. What’s next?”Grandpa AYAHehe, that’s just the right tim...
The Joy of Balcony Living 🌿The Mysterious Tendrils of Bitter Gourd: A Tiny Lesson from the Balcony Garden
Discover how bitter gourd tendrils find support and coil like springs. A fascinating look into nature’s wisdom from a small Tokyo balcony.
The Joy of Balcony Living 🍅 A Tiny Tokyo Balcony Turns into a Farm! Savoring Summer with Mini Tomatoes
Even in the heart of Tokyo, planting just two tomato seedlings on a small balcony can bring a hint of summer.This year, ...
The Joy of Balcony Living Growing Bitter Melon on a Tokyo Balcony: A Tale of Two Southern Varieties
Kicking Off an Urban Gardening ExperimentAt the end of April, I planted two types of bitter melon—one from Kagoshima and...
The Joy of Balcony Living The Joy of Balcony Living: Discover the Charm of Mini Gardening in a Small Space
Discover the joys of balcony gardening even in the smallest spaces. Learn how mini vegetables, herbs, and bonsai can transform your urban balcony into a relaxing green oasis.