Greetings friends who love gardening! Welcome to Diana's garden, a little corner to meet with nature. Today I want to share with you a dream that is finally beginning to bloom, literally.

For a long time I have wanted to have an urban garden, a little corner of nature that balances the hectic routine of the city with the calm that only plants know how to offer. And although I live in an apartment on the third floor of a building, that has not been an impediment, my garden in the heights is already a reality!

I have always believed that gardening not only beautifies spaces, but also transforms the energy of our environment. It is therapeutic, comforting and connects us to something greater. So I decided to stop procrastinating and start this project wholeheartedly, and of course, with a touch of creativity.

Initial investment and materials

This garden started with a fairly modest investment, but very well thought out. I have done everything step by step, with a lot of love and always looking for sustainable and practical options:

Homemade organic fertilizer with compost: $2. It's amazing how something so natural can give so much life. My neighbor made this compost and I have used it on all my plants.

Plastic pots with self-contained watering system: $4 for large and $2 for small. Ideal for those of us who are always in between activities.

Clay pots: $2. Classic and beautiful, they give a warm and rustic touch.

Decorative white stone: $0.50 per bag. A detail that enhances the presentation.

Gardening tools: $4. Just enough to start off on the right foot.

The protagonists of the garden, so far, the little plants that accompany me in this new adventure:

Several succulents, resistant and full of curious shapes. The mother has been with me for 3 years since my husband gave her to me for Mother's Day, the others are her daughters.

A beautiful Jade plant, symbol of good luck.

A very special cactus, a gift from my mother's neighbor, may she rest in peace. Having it here is like having a little piece of her in my garden.

A vibrant Dayflower, which opens as if greeting the sun every morning.

And delicate chrysanthemums, adding color and elegance.

Each has its personality, its history and its place in this lofty corner of nature. Watching them grow is a constant reminder that life breaks through even among concrete and windows.

A gift with roots

In addition, I lovingly prepared two plant arrangements as gifts for my sister, who also lives in an apartment. I brought her an orchid and a succulent to decorate her dining room - she loved them! It was a simple gesture, but full of life, and seeing her happy with her new little plants motivated me even more to continue growing this project.

Next goal: to get a shelf to organize the garden vertically, this saves space and gives me the opportunity to have all the plants in one place.

This is just the beginning of something beautiful. I will be sharing more advances, tips and reflections from this small but powerful urban garden. Because even though we are surrounded by concrete, there is always room for nature to take root.

Do you also dream of having an urban garden? Tell me in the comments, and let's build together this green community in Hive.

See you next time from Diana's Garden. Bye!