Vertical Garden

cmittle · 07-31-12, 10:48 PM

I've got the idea that next year I'd like to run some 2 x 6's across the side of the 4x4's holding up my deck, and build some planters off of these. In said planters I'd like to plant strawberries, peas, beans, lettuce, spinach etc..

These planters would create a vertical garden on the east side of my deck. Has anyone done something like this or anything with vertical gardens that may have some insight into things like the required size of the planter, watering frequency, or just general don't forget to do this information?

Exalta-STA · 08-02-12, 09:35 AM

Well aside from having a stable mount for them (earth and water is heavy..especially after watering your plants), I suggest making them accessible without the need for a ladder or stool.

hamsterpower · 02-21-13, 05:31 AM

There has been a similar project for the inside of windows in urban areas growing a following on the site Windowfarms - Vertical Garden for Growing Herbs and Vegetables at Home
The cool thing about this system is it is hydoponic and automated so there is very little to remember to do.

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cmittle Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Vertical Garden I've got the idea that next year I'd like to run some 2 x 6's across the side of the 4x4's holding up my deck, and build some planters off of these. In said planters I'd like to plant strawberries, peas, beans, lettuce, spinach etc.. These planters would create a vertical garden on the east side of my deck. Has anyone done something like this or anything with vertical gardens that may have some insight into things like the required size of the planter, watering frequency, or just general don't forget to do this information? (Support EcoRenovator.org & get rid of these annoying ads!)

02-21-13, 05:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
hamsterpower Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	There has been a similar project for the inside of windows in urban areas growing a following on the site Windowfarms - Vertical Garden for Growing Herbs and Vegetables at Home The cool thing about this system is it is hydoponic and automated so there is very little to remember to do. (Support EcoRenovator.org & get rid of these annoying ads!)

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08-02-12, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Exalta-STA Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: May 2012 Location: Philippines Posts: 84 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Well aside from having a stable mount for them (earth and water is heavy..especially after watering your plants), I suggest making them accessible without the need for a ladder or stool.