Do you grow some of your own vegetables?

@Shasha_ (1333)
Porto, Portugal
May 19, 2026 3:28pm CST
I like the idea of growing my own vegetables. At the moment I only can grow some tomatoes. I hope in the future I will be able to grow some other vegetables like broccoli ,cilantro, basil, chili and lemongrass. My tomato plant is thriving and producing a lot of fruits. I will have tons of tomatoes soon. Anyway, do you grow any vegetables?
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@allen0187 (59968)
• Philippines
20 May
Back in the day, when I lived in my grandparent's house because they had a big back yard.
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@allen0187 (59968)
• Philippines
21 May
@Shasha_ true. The house of my maternal parents had a big yard and they had a number of fruit bearing trees.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
22 May
@allen0187 That sounds like a beautiful memory. There is something really magical about a grandparent's yard, especially when it is full of fresh fruit ready to be picked. What fruit trees did they have in their yard?
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
21 May
It is always nice to have a big back yard where we can grow any vegetables or fruits that we want.
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@LadyDuck (509151)
• Italy
20 May
When I had a garden I grew plenty of vegetables. Now we live in an apartment, but I plan to grow at least my herbs on the balcony.
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@LadyDuck (509151)
• Italy
21 May
@Shasha_ - Right now I am only growing mint, basil, thyme and oregano. I want to add rosemary, sage, cilantro and tarragon. Dill if possible, but it's hard to grow.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
21 May
I think that is not bad at all. Transitioning from a large garden to a balcony is a great way to stay connected to nature. What kinds of herbs are you going to grow on your balcony?
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
21 May
@LadyDuck That is a fantastic culinary lineup! Expanding from the hardy Mediterranean staples (mint, basil, thyme, oregano) to more robust, aromatic herbs will elevate your cooking. I like those herbs. Most of the time I add them in my salad dressing. I never knew dill was so tricky to grow.
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@rakski (161937)
• Philippines
20 May
I like the idea too. It crossed my mind many times but the plants always die on me
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
21 May
Ouch. I'm sorry about that. It is incredibly frustrating when plants don't survive, but I hope you won't give up just yet!
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
22 May
@rakski It is amazing how resilient your calamansi plant is! I guess you will need to do daily inspection on its leaves. Make sure the caterpillars never come back again.
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@rakski (161937)
• Philippines
23 May
@Shasha_ oh yes, I'm doing that to ensure no worm will eat the leaves again
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@Shivram59 (52019)
• India
23 May
No, I don't. The house we live in. Is more than a century old. It has no space for a garden. But I and my friends plant trees in school premises, temple premises, along the slope of a hillock and in graveyards and crematoriums. I'm planning to renovate my house with a space left for a garden.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
23 May
That is such a beautiful and selfless way to contribute to the environment! Even without a home garden right now, the work you and your friends do to plant trees across your community is amazing. It’s wonderful that you are already planning to include a garden in your house renovation—it will be a great reward for all your hard work.
20 May
I used to but not any more We only grow Raspberries now
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
21 May
I love raspberries. Raspberries are fantastic to focus on because they are so rewarding. it saves a ton of daily maintenance while still giving you a delicious, high-yield harvest. That's awesome. I'm thinking about growing some raspberries bushes, too.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
22 May
@Ineeddentures 12? That’s cute. Here is the Raspberry Math': 1 bush + 1 summer = 94 million new bushes.
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21 May
@Shasha_ And once.you have three or four Next year you are going have maybe 12 lol
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@valherma00 (5529)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 May
sadly, no. i don't own a balcony and my apartment's kitchen is small so i am a minimalist.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
23 May
It is completely understandable to feel that way! Living in a cozy apartment without outdoor space makes gardening a real challenge. It takes a lot of self-awareness and creativity to embrace a minimalist kitchen instead.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
26 May
@Shasha_ thank you and i agree. if the building had a shared balcony or a roof, that would be great.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
27 May
@valherma00 I couldn't agree more. Outdoor access is such a great asset. Having a shared terrace or roof would not only be a lovely place to relax, but it would also provide a perfect opportunity for a small vegetable garden.
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@AmbiePam (127701)
• United States
20 May
I don’t, but I wish you luck with growing your tomatoes.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
21 May
Thank you. I got some ripe ones from my tomato plant yesterday.
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@xFiacre (15366)
• Ireland
19 May
@shasha Potatoes and beetroot.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
21 May
That's really nice. How often do you harvest them per week? I mean do you still need to buy more potatoes or beetroot from the market?
@Traceyjayne (13974)
• United Kingdom
19 May
At the moment …tomatoes, I have seedlings growing ….leek, courgette, cauliflower, I am waiting for my herbs to grow too ….sage, basil, rosemary, chives
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
23 May
This is a beautifully diverse, well-rounded kitchen garden plan!
@Deepizzaguy (125528)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 May
I have not yet begun to grow any vegetables yet.
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@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
21 May
Well, as it is Spring now, so it is the perfect time to start!
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