2011-05-24 14:32:32
CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: liuranran
A resident in Beijing is dunging a vegetable garden on his balcony on the sixth floor. [Photo: The Beijing News / Zhang Weifeng]
Due to concerns over food safety incidents recently, many Beijingers have begun to grow vegetables on their own balconies, The Beijing News reports.
Now more families have become "vegetable farmers" by growing radishes, garlic chives, and chili on the balcony, as well as in courtyards, on cottage roofs, and in offices.
Niu Jian, leader of greening balcony research team of Beijing Green Roof Association, explains the booming "city garden" has grown in popularity because of the rising prices of vegetables and revelations of food safety incidents, and this DIY garden can also relieve stress and make them feel happy.
It is better to grow vegetables under the guidance of professionals, and residents should pay more attention to the surrounding environment. Beginners can choose to grow lettuce, which is easy to plant, Niu suggested.
