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Green balcony idea growing in popularity with residents

A BALCONY set up by the management of the Jiahe Community in Jiading has become popular with many residents. The 30-square meter “green balcony” is not only a place to kill time but they can also grow vegetables there.

Residents happily take care of the plants, from seeding to watering and weeding. Zhang Fengchun, who used to be a farmer, said the balcony reminds him of his happy farming days and is also a place where he can meet other residents.

The Jiahe Community is a new residential area in Jiading. With some senior residents missing the days when they worked in the fields, the community man­agement decided to create the green balcony.

Volunteers look after the plants in the balcony daily while vegetable cooperatives provide seeds and free cours­es in growing techniques on a regular basis.

Freshly picked veg­etables are distributed to volunteers and seniors in the community.

In the future, the com­munity management plans to expand the initiative to residents’ own balconies, al­lowing more people to enjoy the benefits of growing their own vegetables.


 

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