Where are we going is a difficult question to answer, but it is clear that we come from nature, from wild environments that civilization sometimes manages to make us forget. That's why creating your own urban garden is therapeutic for many reasons, such as returning to our ancestral roots, almost as much as riding a horse.

In addition, if you are one of the privileged ones who have a terrace in Skypark Valdebebas, having a mini urban garden will give even more meaning to that little piece of outdoor space you have in your own home. You can even understand it as part of the outdoor decoration, since nowadays mini gardens are designed for the most trendy houses. Also known as cultivation tables, there are those that hardly take up space and, being created, as the name suggests, with its legs and away from the ground, you will not have to bend down to manipulate: this seems silly but can be key to the success of your future as a dummy gardener.

And don't forget that at Skypark Valdebebas you can take care of an urban vegetable garden created for the enjoyment of the most industrious neighbors. But let's take it step by step, crop by crop.

Okay, we like the idea, but how to get cherry tomatoes to grow and not fail at the first attempt has its science. Here are some tips to create your first urban garden.

The secret of a good crop lies in time

Before applying the tips you will read below, it must be clear that an urban garden is a project in time and that therein lies its grace. In the art of processes: that is to say, the first thing you will have to cultivate is your patience, since the products will not sprout in a matter of days and it is likely that you will have to start over many times.

That said, let's get down to business:

• Start with a simple garden. On the internet you will find in a few first searches gardens consisting of only three compartments or areas of crops and equally basic crop tables. That's all you need for your first steps. Choose the products you want to plant (tomatoes, onions and lettuce, for example) and devote your best energies to it. Analyze their evolution and act accordingly.
• Water adequately. Maintain a regular watering schedule, checking soil moisture regularly. Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot. Use a drip irrigation system or self-watering pots if possible.
• Prepare the soil. Use good quality soil mixed with compost to ensure good drainage and nutrition for your plants. You can buy potting soil at garden centers or prepare your own mix. Have you tried worm castings for this? Well, consider it, because it contains high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other essential micronutrients that help promote healthy plant growth and improve soil quality.
• Light is life. So choose the right spot on your terrace or in your garden, if you have one. Look for an area that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight a day, or else I'm afraid you'll fail to surprise your neighbors with your particular crop of self-grown cucumbers.
• Be aware of pests. Fame costs money and so does growing your own vegetables. In fact, it is possible that your crop will also be looked upon favorably by the occasional insect. To curb them, use natural and organic pesticides, such as neem oil, insecticidal soap or plant extracts like pyrethrin and garlic, to control insect pests effectively and safely for the environment and human health. It is also important to keep the growing area clean, free of fallen leaves, soil and other impurities.

As you can see, it is a process with its challenges, which gives it more incentive. Cheer up and go for it! Enjoying a salad, in the middle of summer, made with your own produce from the (urban) garden is priceless.

Your urban garden in Skypark Valdebebas

In addition to the individual urban garden on the terrace (or even in the living room, if you have a corner with six hours of direct sunlight), at Skypark Valdebebas you can share the experience of cultivating together. There is no need to fight over the cucumbers and pumpkins that you harvest, in fact, this collective work is part of the charm, a horticultural team building exercise that will help you to water, never better said, your neighborhood relationships.

We are no longer talking about time in the elevator and at the gastrobar by the pool, but about types of fertilizers, compost, worm humus and the tomato-tomato flavor of your most precious fruits. Isn't it wonderful?

It is, like so many things at Skypark Valdebebas. Are you coming to visit us?