Lynne, I am always amazed at people in dense cities who manage to have flowers and even some vegetable plants. Window gardens are so welcoming! It takes a lot of imagination to take a small space and turn into a prolific garden. Add that many of these urban gardens are in very cold climates makes them all the more impressive.
Here in Florida, gardening is easy. Put a leafless twig in the ground and it grows. I admire those who are able to garden in harsh weather and with limited space.
I've heard about the amazing gardens in your lovely country. Maybe one day I will see them.