Many are Mediterranean in origin and don’t like to have “wet feet”, so they will still be healthy even if the pots get a little dry– just don’t let them go too long without a good drink of water. Garden design is an amazing career to grow in and it plays a really important role in people’s lives. From that, I progress to the types of plants that will fit in the aspect the space faces, such as if it’s sunny or shaded. Complete with a journal section, a plant list, a glossary, and comprehensive resources list, The Balcony Gardener is a must-have book for any green-fingered city-dweller.

Love Island All Stars fans slam Liberty Poole for crying over Mitchel Taylor again despite pair's bitter split: 'They broke up like 10 times!Generally my strategy was to have a couple of tall pots with very tough plants in them and then nestle smaller things into their (still bright) shade to help keep them cooler. As someone who has always loved everything interior design-related, I cannot rest until a home feels right and I am really passionate about helping others get there too, no matter what their living situation, style, or budget may be. We are “have-a-go” gardeners and learn year-on-year what works for the plants and what works for us.

And now you can see for yourself the results of my green fingers, following a trip to Columbia Road flower market this weekend to pick up an old bucket, inspired by Isabelle’s projects, and some new tomato plants.

I picked up the Balcony Gardener book on a friend's coffee table and immediately fell in love with the photographs of all the different types of balcony and small garden designs.