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Hi fellow plant parents!

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  1. Ucook55

    Ucook55 Apprentice Gardener

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    My name's Unity. I've had my cacti for about 5 years now and this is the first time that I really focused on them. I'm thinking of getting other plants that I can grow in my apartment's balcony. Maybe something I can eat like chili peppers and herbs. Anyway, I hope you guys are having a good day/evening and keep safe people!
     
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      @Ucook55 How much sun does your balcony get and how windy is it? These factors will dictate what you can grow. Tomatoes would be worth considering as would baby carrots and beetroot.
       
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        I've seen the term "Plant Parent" several times recently can somebody please tell me what a "Plant Parent" is and how it differs from being a gardener.
        My imagination conjures up all kinds of weird pictures. As for giving birth to a cactus even a small one, my eyes water at the thought.
         
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          Chillies are good for a balcony if there's sufficient sun. :blue thumb:
           
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          Welcome to GC :dbgrtmb:

          It brought this to mind :)

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          Welcome to the forum Ucook55
           
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          Welcome to Gardeners Corner Ucook55. :)
           
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          Welcome to GC
           
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          Nigel. Please. As a fellow scientist. Please don't go there.
           
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