Balcony Gardens. A Personal Therapeutic Garden in the Concrete Jungle - Balconies, Terraces, Verandas, and Roofs

A decorative balcony in Russia all year round? Until recently, this seemed like an unattainable dream! But thanks to accumulated experience and bold experiments, we are turning dreams into reality. Olga Goricheva, an art historian and lecturer at the School of Landscape Design, will show how ideas about the urban environment and the role of plants in our lives have changed. You will learn about centuries-old gardening traditions and how they can be adapted to modern conditions. By creating your balcony garden, we decorate the space and find harmony with nature, taking care of our health and the well-being of our loved ones. The author will explain how plants can positively influence our mood, reduce stress levels, and improve sleep quality. Discover the secrets of resilient plants and create beautiful compositions that will delight you all year round! Caring for plants will become not a routine but a pleasant hobby and meditation that will help you relax and unwind after a busy day. This is more than just plant care tips. It is an immersion in the philosophy of the connection between humans and nature. Let’s green our cities together!