Rob Griffiths.

What UK balconies are designed to carry, what wet pots really weigh, where the heavy ones should sit, and no-drill fixes for wind - a renter's guide.

Herbs that survive a bright windowsill, microgreens and pea shoots with no kit, what to sow under grow lights, and how to beat damp - a UK winter guide.

A countertop hydroponic garden costs £12 to £55 a year to run in the UK. Here is the wattage maths, the pump cost, and why pods dwarf the electricity.

A realistic look at balcony yields: what a few containers actually produce in a UK season, which crops repay the space, and where the honest limits are.

How to grow upwards on a small balcony: trellises for climbing crops, wall planters, tiered stands, and the weight, wind and watering limits.

Why pots dry out unevenly, what soil moisture readings actually mean, and when a sensor beats the finger test for container growing in the UK.

Wind, not cold, defeats most balcony greenhouses. What works on a UK balcony, how to anchor one safely, and what you can realistically grow.

Grow microgreens indoors in the UK in 1-3 weeks: the easiest seeds, sowing step by step, UK winter light, a year-round rotation and mould vs root hairs.

Hardy herbs, winter salads, garlic and broad beans to sow now, frost-proof pots and a five-pot plan: what to grow on a UK balcony through autumn.

A mini greenhouse extends the season and shelters seedlings. When a small-patio greenhouse helps, and how to stop it blowing over in the wind.

Full spectrum, red and blue light, PAR, PPFD, DLI and Kelvin explained in plain English, with how much light herbs and salads really need indoors.

A north-facing balcony gets little direct sun, but plenty still thrives. The best shade-tolerant herbs, salads and leafy crops for a low-light space.

How to keep balcony pots alive while you are away: self-watering options, solar drip kits and simple tricks that work without a tap or timer socket.