After months of anticipation and preparation, I finally moved to a new apartment this week. And while I'm thrilled to be in the space, my partner and I are are our wits end — neck deep in boxes and navigating the Great Closet Crisis of 2022. The one thing keeping me sane? My new balcony. Nothing feels better than stepping out first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee before the start of a hectic day. And while my newfound outdoor space may be small, you better believe I have big plans for it — including dreams of my own little garden. Luckily for me, staff writer Tessa Flores spoke to a community agriculturalist this week and got a handful of incredibly useful tips to grow a usable garden, even if you live in a small city dwelling. I am looking forward to putting them into action just as soon as I can find my gardening tools. Click below to learn along with me! xo, Lourdes |