Vertical gardening? Not sure about how the drainage works, etc… but this may work in some situations- let me know if it works for you.
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4 Amazing Vertical Garden Designs For Growing Veggies In Any Space
4 Amazing Vertical Garden Designs For Growing Veggies In Any Space
Short on space? Vertical gardening keeps things growing, keeps your vegetable plot tidy, and can help fruits ripen.
The post links to an article with 4 ideas on how you can add the vertical perspective to your patch.
Jim/ArtofGardening says
March 29, 2010 at 9:03 amHmmm. I couldn’t do this, just because aesthetically, it looks like a hanging closet shoe rack.
Ilona says
March 29, 2010 at 1:50 pmNo hiding that, Jim! LOL! I’m reminded of the “Emperor’s New Clothes”…
Janet says
March 29, 2010 at 9:22 pmI am afraid I am with Jim on this one…reminds me of a closet organizer for shoes. I would wonder about the drainage though as well.
Ilona says
March 30, 2010 at 1:05 amJanet- I guess this is an illustration of a sow’s ear…
Hocking Hills Gardener says
March 30, 2010 at 6:15 pmWell….What ever floats your boat I guess. I would want plants that cascaded to hide the shoe pouches though LOL! Might work for herbs if you had just a small balcony garden.Enjoy this little warm up Ilona.
Lona
Ilona says
March 31, 2010 at 2:41 pmThanks Lona- hope to get a chance to enjoy the warmup today 🙂
Seems like this is one idea that got a resounding thumbs *down* from gardeners.