My apartment has no garden, but last spring I decided to (21)______ use of the small balcony outside my kitchen. I started with herbs and chose plants that can (22)______ strong sun. On hot days the soil became dry very (23)______. By summer, I was growing tomatoes and was surprised by the amount such a small area could (24)______. This year I plan to (25)______ a simple rainwater system. Gardening has made me more (26)______ of how much water plants use. The experience has also made me notice small practical details that I did not think about before. I now plan a little more carefully and enjoy the activity more because I understand what to expect. This extra experience also helped me understand the activity better and made the next attempt easier to organise. This extra experience also helped me understand the activity better and made the next attempt easier to organise.