The Balcony Kitchen Garden — A complete guide to growing vegetables in containers
Guide 02 · For a balcony or patio
A real kitchen garden, grown entirely in containers.
A complete guide to growing vegetables on a balcony, patio or doorstep — from assessing your space to the end-of-season clear-up.
- Know your space Assess sun, wind and weight before you plant anything.
- The right pot for each crop Match every vegetable to a container size and position that suits it.
- Worked layouts Example plans for small, medium and larger balconies.
- Month by month A task list that follows the growing season.
What you get
- The Balcony Kitchen Garden — A complete guide to growing vegetables in containers — a digital eBook
- Nine chapters, including a crop-by-crop guide for containers
- Covers the fundamentals — no other guide required
- Digital download
- Nothing is shipped
- Delivered electronically after purchase
Sold by RIBEA LTD, a company registered in England and Wales (no. 17366039).
Why this guide
A balcony grows more than you would expect — with a plan.
Wind, weight and watering defeat more balcony gardens than lack of space does. This guide deals with all three first, then shows you what to grow and where to put it.
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Assess before you buy
Sun, shelter, wind and load come first. You will know what your space can support before spending anything on pots or plants.
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Match crop to container
A crop-by-crop guide covers tomatoes, chillies, salad, beans, courgettes, roots, strawberries and more — each with the container size and position it needs.
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Work through the season
A month-by-month task list takes you from first sowing to the end-of-season clear-up, including what to do when pests or setbacks arrive.
What you receive
The Balcony Kitchen Garden — A complete guide to growing vegetables in containers
Nine chapters covering your space, containers, compost and watering, layout planning, a crop-by-crop guide, vertical growing, a month-by-month task list, pests and diseases, and the end-of-season reset.
Questions
Before you buy
Straight answers about what this is, who it suits and how you receive it.
What exactly is included?
The Balcony Kitchen Garden — A complete guide to growing vegetables in containers as a digital eBook. Nine chapters covering your space, containers, compost and watering, layout planning, a crop-by-crop guide, vertical growing, a month-by-month task list, pests and diseases, and the end-of-season reset. There is no physical item.
Who is this guide for?
People with a balcony, patio, doorstep or any outdoor space where containers can stand, who want to grow vegetables rather than only herbs.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. The fundamentals of containers, compost, watering and feeding are covered from the start. Some experience keeping herbs alive helps, but it is not required.
Do I need the other Ribea guides?
No. It works on its own. The Windowsill Harvest is a gentler starting point if you only have indoor space, and The Four-Season Small Garden takes planning further once you have a season behind you.
How do I receive my eBook?
Your eBook is delivered electronically after purchase, so there is nothing to wait for in the post. If you have any trouble accessing your download, contact our support team and we will help.
Is this a physical book?
No. This is a digital product only. No printed book or other physical goods will be shipped.
Will the advice work where I live?
The guidance is written for temperate climates and explains the reasoning behind each step, so you can adjust timings to your own conditions. Light, temperature and local weather always matter, and results vary from one home and one season to the next.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds for digital products are handled according to our Refund Policy. Please read it before you order, and contact us if anything is unclear.
Inside the guide
9 chapters, in the order you will use them.
No filler and no detours. Each chapter covers one decision or one job, then hands you on to the next.
- Know Your Space Sun, wind, shelter and weight
- Containers That Work Sizes, materials and drainage
- Compost, Feed and Water The container-growing fundamentals
- Planning Your Layout Worked examples for three balcony sizes
- The Crop Guide Tomatoes, chillies, salad, beans, courgettes, roots, strawberries and more
- Growing Up Climbers, supports and vertical space
- Through the Season A month-by-month task list
- Pests, Diseases and Setbacks Practical, proportionate fixes
- Harvest, Clear and Reset Ending the season well
How it works in practice
Three balconies, three plans
Worked layout examples show how the same principles apply whether you have room for three pots or thirty.
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Small
A few pots by the door
Prioritise the crops you will use most and make use of vertical space.
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Medium
A working balcony
Combine large containers, a trough and climbers along the railing.
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Larger
Room to move
Add variety, staggered sowings and clear space between pots.
An honest fit check
Is this the right guide for you?
A good fit if…
- You have a balcony, patio or doorstep that gets some direct sun
- You want to grow vegetables, not only herbs
- You want layouts and a seasonal plan rather than scattered tips
Probably not if…
- You only have indoor space — guide 01 is the better fit
- You already run a container garden and want year-round planning — see guide 03
The Ribea guides
Three guides, one path.
Each guide stands on its own. Together they take you from a single pot to a full growing year.
Guide 01 · A windowsill
The Windowsill Harvest
Herbs and salad leaves indoors, from your first pot.
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Guide 02 · A balcony or patio
The Balcony Kitchen Garden
A full container vegetable garden, planned and planted.
Guide 03 · The whole year
The Four-Season Small Garden
The complete system for growing in every season.
Ready when you are
Your balcony is bigger than it looks.
The Balcony Kitchen Garden — A complete guide to growing vegetables in containers is a digital guide you can start reading as soon as you have it — no kit to buy first, and nothing to wait for in the post.
- Digital eBook, delivered electronically after purchase
- No physical goods are shipped
- Sold by RIBEA LTD, registered in England and Wales
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Ribea guides are provided for general educational and informational purposes. Growing results vary with light, climate, season and care, and no particular outcome is guaranteed.