Green Shoots

I'm not very good with plants, they have a tendency to die on me. I currently have a very sad looking orchid on the dresser which I don't hold out much hope for (third attempt with orchids, not counting the time I looked after my friend's which also ended badly.) I've been hatching elaborate plans for our balcomy since we moved in just over a year ago.

And today my plans started to look that little bit closer.

It'll be like this in no time;

 You can see all my horticultural inspiration over on my Pinterest board (I'm aiming high)

Has anyone else had gardening successes recently? Do you have any tips for a short-on-space amateur gardener? I'd love to hear from you!