CONTENTS
Introduction:
Why Grow Vertically?
Finding Your Way Around
Benefits of Vertical Gardening
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VERTICAL GARDENING BASICS
Vertical Gardening Techniques
Vertical Gardening Structures
Things to Consider
Choosing Materials
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CHOOSING WHAT TO GROW
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CARING FOR VERTICAL GARDENS
Vegetables Best Suited for Growing Vertically
Caring for Your Vertical Garden
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TRELLISES
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OTHER STRUCTURES
Freestanding Arbor
Large Arch Tunnel
Large Teepee Fort
Small Arch Trellis
Classic Obelisk
Contemporary Obelisk
Large Trellis
Upcycled Garden Tool Fan Trellis
Pipe Fan Trellis
Copper Trellis
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LIVING WALLS
and
HANGING GARDENS
Upcycled Living Picture Frame
Large Self-Standing Living Art
Antique Ladder Hanging Planter
Hanging Cone Planters
Simple Vertical Wall Pockets
DIY Living Vertical Wall
Self-Standing Privacy Wall Garden
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PLANTERS
and
TOWERS
Corner Tower Garden Planter
Planter Box with Trellis
Stacked Pots Tower Garden
Strawberry Tower Garden
Self-Standing Gutter Garden
Upcycled Utility Rack Planter
Metric Conversions
Index
Photography Credits
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Guide
Cover
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