The book focuses on gardening in small spaces. It offers practical guidance for growing herbs and vegetables on balconies or terraces. You will receive suggestions for choosing the right substrate, suitable plant containers, watering, planning for reseeding, accessible gardening, creative upcycling ideas, and instructions for building your own garden furniture. A special emphasis is placed on growing herbs, medicinal plants, and vegetables. The book is not a general or theoretical compendium but is based on the author's balcony gardening experience. Both positive and negative experiences, as well as challenges in cultivation, are described. You will learn which plants have proven successful for balcony growing and how to care for them. Along with the featured vegetable varieties, you will find recipe ideas to transform your harvest into delicious dishes, as well as tips for preserving. The handling of beneficial insects, pests, and plant diseases is explained from the perspective of pesticide-free cultivation as much as possible. Additionally, the book includes suggestions on how to turn your balcony into a blooming island for insects to support wild bees and butterflies. Enjoy the fresh air and the joy of your own cultivation—compact and uncomplicated!.