My home has two balcony gardens, one on each side - brewing tea, reading books and listening to music is such a joy

I moved to a new home the year before last. The new home has two balconies, one on the north side and one on the south side. I didn't deliberately choose balconies at the time, but these two balconies have more or less changed my leisure habits, and much of my spare time is spent on the balconies and with plants and flowers.

I marvel at the convenience the internet has brought to this world. If I had to find answers to so many questions in books, I believe I wouldn't have the patience or perseverance. Thank you, internet, and thank you, fellow flower lovers!

Today I snapped some casual photos of the balconies with my phone to share with everyone!

Panoramic view of the north balcony

Lounge chair on the north balcony

Sitting here for a while, sipping tea

The Cattleya orchids are getting ready to bloom one after another; the Phalaenopsis orchids are already blooming brilliantly

Buds ready to open

The south balcony

Small fish tank (carved from a single stone), home to 3 fish

Above it hang shade-loving plants like English ivy and bird's nest fern

Bird's nest fern

The English ivy climbs unrestrainedly on the wall

The grape trellis on the south balcony is planted with passion fruit

The washbasin is also carved from a single stone

The passion fruit is bearing abundantly

Grapes are planted on the north balcony

On the table is a bowl lotus

This is a lotus; it hasn't produced standing leaves yet

This is last year's lotus

The bowl lotus has grown two leaves

Orchids are planted along the fence, mostly Phalaenopsis

On the iron flower stand are planted roses and jasmine

Dendrobium (Dendrobium nobile, beautiful flower dendrobium) on the fence

The white magnolia (Michelia alba) is in full bloom; lately I pick two or three blossoms every day