Title: Food crises: Six tips on how to own a thriving home garden Date Published: 08 December 2025 Description: The cost of buying fresh fruits and vegetables from the market has skyrocketed, prompting many to consider owning a home garden. However, space is often a significant concern as most city dwellers live in rented apartments.According to a recent report by an online real estate platform, BuyLetLive, approximately 98.5 per cent of Lagos residents reside in rented accommodations.Living in rented apartments makes it seemingly difficult to own a home garden because there is barely enough ground space for all residents to park their vehicles, let alone have space for a garden.That’s where small balconies come in. Owning a home garden in cities doesn’t have to be an elaborate and grand affair; even small spaces like balconies can be utilised for growing plants bonsai-style. Attached Images: 7c6047719b27100aed39ba9530d7cf9582e2957ad80d6f7a63d37f9207627a65.jpg Attached Video: None