Small balcony · serious heat

Chilies grown above the street.

A seasonal notebook about the colorful chili plants growing in pots on my balcony—from the first seedling to the final fiery harvest.

Meet the plants

This season

A little garden with a lot of character

From seed

Watching tiny seedlings become sturdy, fruiting plants—one sunny day at a time.

Made for pots

Practical notes on soil, containers, water and food for compact growing spaces.

Mild to wild

A balcony collection with sweet peppers, bright citrus heat and a few real firecrackers.