So I bought a little basil plant at the market yesterday, thinking it had rather tiny leaves but probably just needed to grow a bit… turns out it’s a greek dwarf basil plant (like this one in the pic). But what the heck, should still make a nice pesto. What I’m confused about is the best place to put it on the terraza. The guy at the market said to keep it out of direct sunlight, but googling informs me that six hours of direct sunlight and lots of moist light soil is best. Help?

Meanwhile, have decided that this is the first step in setting up my rooftop herb garden. Am planning to also grow coriander and parsley – any other suggestions? May also have a go at growing some arrugula.

I’ve got some prettily painted clay planters upstairs, leftover from the previous tenant, which should work well. But any gardening tips about types of soil, sun, etc will be greatly appreciate.