Balcony farmers tasting the fruit of their labors

An increasing number of city dwellers are finding green pastures in the capital - on their balconies.

Thanks to advanced horticultural technology and an increased awareness of food safety, they are growing vegetables and fruit in a bid to get a taste of rural life.

Yang Ke, who grows seasonal vegetables on her 4-square-meter balcony, said home-grown vegetables are fresher and healthier than shop-bought ones, and fun to grow.