After being away for 10 days, I was surprised and delighted by how much the courgette plants had grown. I'd had daily updates and received news of the first fruit during my absense.
I can't help but think how well they would do in a garden - and me.
A 10'x2' east facing balcony isn't the best situation for most plants. As last winter killed off most of my dwindling assortment I have decided to try some veg. I sowed courgette,beetroot,chives and cress seeds and a few sprouting garlic gloves on 24th April and was surprised to see the cress had germinated by the next day. I am impressed with the growth after just one week, even my lonely beetroot has done well. So far so good.