Expert tips for creating a balcony garden as a beginner

How to create a balcony garden (Alamy/PA)

Got yourself a balcony garden, but not sure where to start?

There’s lots to consider as a beginner balcony gardener, agrees Ellen Mary, gardening influencer and co-host of The Plant Based Podcast (theplantbasedpodcast.net) – whose new book, How To Grow A Garden, has a big focus on small spaces and balconies.