Digging in the soil with your hands, watching the first little seedlings flourish, snacking on home-grown fruit, watching busy bees - all this is possible even in the middle of the city! Birgit Schattling shows you how to turn your balcony into a green living room - in a sustainable way! She explains which containers are particularly durable, how to care for your plants without constantly watering or buying new soil, what tricks you can use to attract birds, squirrels & co, and how to provide yourself with fresh vegetables even on a northern balcony. Practical DIY projects help you create your own ecologically valuable retreat.