In the UK around 42 per cent of people enjoy gardening regularly – that’s a huge 27 million green-fingered flower fans who enjoy digging, planting, pruning and weeding.
It’s a hobby that is beneficial for stress relief and general mental health, with the global pandemic and resulting lockdowns meaning that people valued and cherished their outdoor space like never before.
Of course not all of us are lucky enough to have access to a garden, particularly those of us who live in city flats and apartments.
But almost all of us have a window ledge on which we can put an window box to enjoy gardening in miniature.
Plenty of plants, flowers, and even fruit, can thrive in such conditions – here are 10 of the best.
9. Pansy
Whatever your favourite colour there's likely to be a variety of pansy to please. They'll flower from late spring to late summer and their flowers can be used as a striking addition to salads. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Petunia
The petunia is arguably the most popular window box plant and for good reason - they create vivid displays of tightly-packed flowers. A world of warning though, these plants need a decent amount of sunshine, so won't grow well in shady spots. Photo: Canva/Getty Images