"In Vertical Vegetables, author Amy Andrychowicz shows you a thing or two about growing up. Gardening vertically, that is. With practical principles and the incisive background information you'll need to start, Amy shows you how to build nearly two dozen growing structures, including trellises, arbors, archways, wall pockets, towers, and more.
Bigger yields per square foot may be the main reason for vertical growing, but vertical gardens also offer opportunities that go beyond the purely functional-they can be beautiful, too. Among the many projects in her new book, Amy has included several that are eye-wideningly stunning, especially once the garden has matured. Freestanding or wall-hung, the projects reflect a wide variety of building materials, too, including dimensional lumber, metal re-bar, fabric, and even ""upcycled"" everyday objects.
Vertical Vegetables is packed with important information, including lists of plants that are best suited for vertical growing. This beautiful project book is your key to more garden produce and improved outdoor living in any space, from tiny and urban, to large and sprawling."
By:
Amy Andrychowicz
Imprint: Cool Springs Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 203mm,
ISBN: 9780760357842
ISBN 10: 0760357846
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 24 October 2018
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Vertical Vegetables OutlineBy Amy AndrychowiczIntroduction: Why Grow Vertically? What is vertical gardening? Benefits of vertical gardening Inspiration gallery (photos with captions) Chapter 1: Vertical Gardening Basics Vertical gardening techniques - trellising, staking, etc Types of structures Things to consider: ease of harvesting, space, location, size, what types of plants you want to grow...etc. Choosing materials / using upcycled materials Chapter 2: Choosing What to Grow and Caring For Vertical Gardens Best edibles (vegetables, herbs and fruits) to grow vertically Bush varieties -vs- vining varieties (explain how plants climb) Climbers: plant descriptions, benefits, challenges Non-climbers (i.e.: small container plants): plant descriptions, benefits, challenges Caring for your vertical garden pruning, harvesting, staking, training plants, tying, watering (drip irrigation), how to water hanging frames and living walls, slings for supporting heavy vegetables like squash and melons...etc. Chapter 3: Trellises & Other Structures Arbor Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant) Arch Tunnel Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant) Large Teepee/Fort Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant) Small Arch Trellis Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant) Classic Obelisk Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant) Contemporary Obelisk Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant) Large Trellis Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant) Upcycled Garden Tool Fan Trellis Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant) Fan Trellis Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant)Chapter 4: Living Walls & Hanging Gardens Hanging Gutter Garden Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) Upcycled Photo Frames Living Art Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) Large Self-Standing Living Art Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) Antique Ladder Hanging Planter Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) Hanging Pocket Cone Planters Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) Simple Vertical Wall Pockets Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) DIY Living Vertical Wall Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use)Chapter 5: Planters & Towers Corner Tower Garden Planter Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) ?Planter Box With Trellis Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) Stacked Pots Tower Garden Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) Container Tower Garden Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) ?Self-Standing Privacy Wall Garden (w/drip irrigation) Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) Self-Standing Gutter Garden Step-by-step project instructions/photos Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use) Upcycled Utility Rack Planter Quick steps/beauty shots Planting tips (what to plant, how to plant, soil to use)ConclusionResources
Amy Andrychowicz is the creator of the garden blog Get Busy Gardening, where she has been actively blogging for many years. Amy is a passionate gardener who loves to come up with unique DIY gardening projects that she regularly shares with her readers - including her wildly popular Squash Arch, which has gone viral many times over. In addition to regular blogging, she has written six eBooks for her readers that are available on Get Busy Gardening. She lives in Savage, Minnesota.
Reviews for Vertical Vegetables: Simple Projects that Deliver More Yield in Less Space
Vertical Vegetables is packed from cover to cover with important information, including lists of plants that are best suited for vertical growing. * Midwest Book Review * No matter your skill level when it comes to tools, this book has a project you can try in your garden. * Frau Zinnie Blog *
