Vertical Gardening

Latest Vertical Gardening Articles

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  Canopy Management

  Growing on a Trellis for Bigger and Better Cucumbers

  Do cucumbers have to be grown on a trellis? No, not at all. Many people grow them horizontally across the ground. The problem with this, however, is that once the vines...

  By: Rich Hamilton | Writer, Consultant, Author of The Growers Guide

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  Growing Methods

  What is the Key Technology Being Used in Today’s Vertical Farms?

  The field of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a blend of science, technology, and skill. To create indoor environments where plants thrive, growers use...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Growing Methods

  Vertical Gardening at Home

  Vertical gardening is a unique style of urban gardening. It is perfect for repurposing any vertical space such as walls, fences, and roofs. Vertical gardening expands...

  By: Rich Hamilton | Writer, Consultant, Author of The Growers Guide

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  Plant Types

  Towering Spiders: Hydroponic Spider Plants

  Fig. 1.When one thinks about what kind of plant to grow in a hydroponic tower, Chlorophytum comosum (Thunb.) Jacques, the spider plant, may not be the first species that...

  By: Philip McIntosh | Science & Technology Writer, Teacher

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  Industry News

  Good Intentions Win with Hearts of Glass: Vertical Harvest Farms

  When ambitious people with good intentions set out to achieve a goal, karma often works in their favor.In the case of Vertical Harvest Farms, a win-win-win was developed...

  By: Lee Allen | Writer, Reporter, Gardener

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  Growing Methods

  The Best Hydroponic Systems for Space Optimization

  An indoor garden or greenhouse provides many opportunities for growth enhancement and increased yields as well as a pleasant environment to enjoy, however, a growing...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Growing Methods

  Building a Pallet Planter: Getting Started

  Reusing materials is both economical and environmentally savvy. Nature provides numerous examples of recycling resources. Frugal-minded gardeners have been reusing the...

  By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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  Industry News

  Feeding Space Travelers

  Biosphere 2 in Arizona is a three-plus acre domed glass facility, a conceptual and engineering marvel created to better understand how natural environments generate...

  By: Lee Allen | Writer, Reporter, Gardener

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  Growing Methods

  Vertically Inclined: An Introduction to Vertical Farming

  There are a lot of strong opinions on whether vertical farming is viable and sustainable. But one thing everyone can agree on is the basic definition: vertical farming...

  By: Nate Storey

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  Grow Spaces

  Garden Everywhere! Creative Spaces for Your Next Indoor Garden

  In the world of indoor gardening, there are many situations that require you to come up with unorthodox solutions. The best gardeners I know embrace this spirit. When...

  By: Steve Cather

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  Growing Methods

  Adventures In Vertical Gardening

  Not everyone has enough space to create a lush and verdant garden, or so they may think. In reality, there are space-saving ways to create a garden in virtually any...

  By: Shannon McKee | Freelance Writer, Gardener

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  Growing Methods

  The 10 Biggest and Best Vertical Farms

  The world is filling with people, and fast: the latest UN figures predict the world’s population will hit 9.8 billion in a little over 30 years’ time. And...

  By: Sally Nex