Dig into the list below for techniques, advice, discussions, professional support and like-minded gardeners. There’s a growing network of support in Toronto — just a click or a phone call away.

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See Blooming Our Balconies a QUICK GUIDE based on a Canada Blooms presentation, March 2009

Read Vegetables and Herbs to Grow on Balconies in our DIY section

Consult a FACT SHEET ON CONTAINER GARDENING IN TORONTO

Check out TIPS ON BALCONY GARDENING from Sheridan Nurseries

Check out Plant World’s CARE SHEETS and CONTAINER PLANTINGS SERVICE

Get tips on GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD

Get the NEW TRAIN-THE-TRAINER MANUAL ON CONTAINER GARDENING. Ideal for multi-unit residential buildings. For a copy, email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 416-781-7663.

Explore BALCONY COMPOSTING

Learn how to MAKE YOUR OWN balcony composter

ATTRACT WILDLIFE

Grow herbs and vegetables year-round - check out window-farming

DISCUSS ONLINE

Welcome to the new TBB Facebook group! A place to network, discuss tips and tricks, and organize events

VISIT the TORONTO MASTER GARDENERS Q&A FORUM

ASK AN EXPERT

Call the TORONTO MASTER GARDENER INFOLINE at 416-397-1345

Book a TORONTO MASTER GARDENER for your group. Online, or call 416-397-1345

Book a TORONTO COMMUNITY FOOD ANIMATOR to support your group’s balcony food growing project.
Call 416-363-6440

MEET OTHER GARDENERS

Find your nearest LOCAL HORTICULTURAL CLUB/SOCIETY

HIRE A PROFESSIONAL

Many landscapers and gardeners now specialize in container and balcony gardening. Here are tips on how to hire a professional, and a member directory by geography and specialty.

SUPPLIES

CATHY'S CRAWLY COMPOSTERS - Offers worm composting options as well as a tumbling composter that fits nicely on a balcony. All composters are made in Ontario.

Check YOUR LOCAL COFFEE SHOP for burlap coffee bags, coffee grounds and a variety of plastic containers that can be of use to gardeners.

RECYCLE, REUSE... At the end of the season for garden retailers (especially those set up in parking lots of grocery and big-box stores), there are routine and extraordinary gems to be scavenged from the vestiges.

TAKE NOTE: Joyful gardening on balconies requires individuals to do so safely, considerately and lawfully. Relevant guidelines are set out in lease and condominium agreements, and resident handbooks (where these exist). Building managers can provide helpful information.