Okay, so I grabbed this 3-in-1 gardening book on a whim because my basil plant died (again). Spoiler: it’s WAY more detailed than I expected!

The hydroponics section blew my mind—turns out you can grow strawberries without dirt? Magic. The step-by-step guides are beginner-friendly, though I wish there were more pictures of the ‘ugly phase’ when plants look like they’re dying (asking for a friend).

Greenhouse chapter made me dangerously ambitious. Currently resisting the urge to convert my balcony into a tomato jungle. Pro tip: skip the ‘commercial systems’ part unless you actually want farming to become your personality.

Biggest surprise? The year-round herb charts. My windowsill mint is now thriving while my cat watches suspiciously. Minus one star because zero advice on how to explain sudden zucchini obsession to confused neighbors.