I recently came across this snapshot from last year’s winter Patchwork Festival (a must see if you live in Southern California!). I love the brightness of the lemon yellow frame, and how easy the creator made it to grow vertically. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it a million times: taking advantage of your vertical space is one of the smartest moves a space-challenged container gardener can make.
Are you growing vertically?
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very pretty!
I thought so too!
LOVE IT! i need to get my booty to the festival this year…
Jennifer–I am planning on going to the Santa Ana Patchwork. If you’re interested, perhaps we could schedule a LOTB meetup at Patchwork?
Something similar is to make a framework of timber like a window shape & insert & attach reinforcing between the frames. Spot weld suitable size brackets or holders to reo. The smaller the pot size the more restrictions you have on plant & location selection. This design makes for wonderful room dividers where the plants can be viewed from two sides. Terracotta pots with succulents look lovely but are heavy & dry out rapidly unless treated on the inside. I’ve seen this idea used as inserts in solid fences like Besser blocks or ragged finish – breaks it up & lets airflow & light through..so many applications – & it’s interesting. A more substantial & fixed design would make a great herb planter on a patio, the back door or other confined space. Lets see some more photos..
Rebecca–I think there is an even simpler method. I blogged about it here: http://lifeonthebalcony.com/heres-a-neat-way-to-hang-pots-on-a-wall/ (no metal working required).
Hi Fern
Thanks for that. I’ve used types of vertical gardening for years with pumpkins, water & rockmelons, all the cucumbers, zucchini’s, some of the chilli’s & peppers, etc etc. I’m afraid the example shown above is not self-supporting & wouldn’t be suitable for my needs, but for others it would be great provided it’s attached to something & used fo decorative succulents or similar. The pots aren’t large enough or contain sufficient material to support vege or robust herb growth. Keep the ideas coming.it’s always interesting to see new ideas or products..many thanks…
I’m really loving it. What a great idea!
I love this for its simplicity. So many are ornate and just not my style. Thanks for sharing.
I love the idea of growing vertically…this past season (I am in Minnesota) I picked up plastic bags with holes for the plants and tried that….epic failure. The plants at the bottom got too much water while the ones at the top suffered. Building a structure like this looks easy enough, thanks!
wow i love this planter! both simple and sweet. this would be perfect for my little balcony, although i want one twice as tall
Metal or plastic? (can’t tell with the happy yellow color).
Andrew–It’s metal.
I love this idea! Vertical growing is so easy and fun to do. We have a big movement of this here in the Bronx. I have a set up in my kitchen. Here is a link to one pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/busyasabeazer/6296865851/in/set-72157627891757677
Looks like tic tac toe, like it!
does anyone know what made this vertical planter? I need one! Thanks!