Now for extra credit, does anyone remember the simplest organic buffer soil amendment?
Here's a hint: You rake them off the lawn every fall unless you are lazy like me and try to con a MAN into doing it, lol!!!

But seriously your plants look better every time I stop by!

Okay here's the answer!!! Composted leaves!!! Oak leaves are a little acidic and take forever to decompose, but I hear a rumour that there are maple trees in Canada.

So here's your compost heap project:
Take an old laundry hamper, a sturdy plastic one. Actually 3 smaller ones is going to be easier.
Fill 2 of them with dead leaves and put them on your balcony
Add a bit of water
Maybe some compost starter!!! Or myco-stim... or any of those organic treats... That will make your life easier.
Keep moist
Every so often, dump a full basket into an empty basket so the heap gets turned upside down and gets aerated
Keep it moist!
Enjoy!!!!