I decided to grow chillies indoors partly out of stubbornness. I had read in traditional gardening manuals that they absolutely needed full southern sun and sweltering summer conditions, both of which my north-facing Paris apartment categorically did not provide. After two frustrating, failed attempts in the wrong window with inadequate light, I decided to stop …
Compact Composting Solutions for Small Apartments Without a Garden Learning how to compost in small apartments is not only entirely possible but also remarkably easy, requiring no outdoor space, creating no messy leaks, and producing almost zero foul odors. Living in a small, north-facing Paris apartment, traditional backyard composting piles or bulky rotating bins were …


