Everything you need to start gardening on a balcony or windowsill

With limited supplies in supermarkets, and unlimited time to spend indoors, now’s the time to take up gardening and to start growing your own, no matter the space you have.

It’s no surprise that interest in gardening has soared in recent weeks.

As well as being a potential food source, many people are taking up gardening to relieve stress and to take their mind off these uncertain and challenging times.

While some of us may find ourselves with more time on our hands than usual, we were looking for products which were straightforward to use, set-up and maintain, and those which would yield results with minimal effort – new hobbies like gardening are more likely to stick if they’re easy to get to grips with.

We were also looking for space-saving products which could be placed on windowsills or small balconies, yards and terraces.

The below selection proves that when it comes to gardening it is easy to get started, whatever your space.

Whether you have a windowsill, balcony, garden or terrace, or you’re a gardening novice or a seasoned pro, the following products are guaranteed to add some green shoots to your everyday life, and to see you through lockdown and beyond. Happy planting.

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