Vertical Garden - Organic Balcony Gardening

Who would not love to have fresh herbs and vegetables for their everyday meals? Don't have garden? Growing your own organic vegetables even if you live in the city is not such an impossible dream. If you're looking for a unique way to grow your own food, stop thinking horizontally - with a vertical garden you can do it on your balcony, too. Especially vegetables that don’t take a lot of space to grow and produce more are ideal for growing on the balcony. And you can make things easier if you use vertical garden planters like these:

Garden Tower®

The Garden Tower 

With a vertical planter like the one above you can grow up to 50 plants if you have four square feet of space! 

Today there is a wave of innovative ideas for urban dwellers to grow plants and herbs in limited space like, for example, these Green Pockets is the name of these ingenious wall tiles by Maruja Fuentes - an architect and a professor at the International School of Design of the Turabo in Puerto Rico. A great tool for creating a living wall in your home or office. They are also green because they are produced from re-used materials.

Vertical gardens are a stunning addition to any home and I have posted earlier about Urban wall garden with magnetic pots in one of my other blogs,

but they probably have a more decorative purpose, while The Garden Tower seems to be the most compact and practical.

Today space and natural resources have become a very rare commodity, especially in the cities. And, as we continue to stay longer at our homes, may be it is a good idea to think about your own organic garden, at least for part of the vegetables and herbs that you use. Also, vertical gardening is a great way to maximize your living space and enhance the beauty and enjoyment of your home. Vertical gardens are comparatively easy to create, customize and care for and a great possibility for city dwellers to grow their organic vegetables. 

The great outdoors

Are you already enjoying the good weather outdoors? Get some inspiration and useful suggestions:

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A blend of elegant design and lasting function, the H. Potter Large Square Stainless Steel/Copper Plated Pot is great for any home or garden. It is mounted atop four matching spheres on its own box platform and features a gradually widening flared top that rounds inward. Handmade of stainless steel, this pot will lend a distinctive feel to any indoor or outdoor setting. Its beautiful rustic copper-plated finish adds to its charm.
Lattice Pot Planter in Terracotta Finish design by Capital Garden Products
Keep your garden hose in great condition with this hammered copper hose pot!  This decorative hose holder features an inlet port for hose connection to water supply and drainage in the base.  By storing with this garden hose pot, your lawn looks tidy and is free from potential tripping hazard. 
Free Shipping. Coil Hose Holder Pot - Hammered Copper Garden Hose Pot or Planter Terracotta
Combining practicality with ageless elegance, this durable, large 21" diameter pot keeps hoses neatly coiled. Side hose entry hole allows hose to remain attached to faucet when stored. Can also be used with hose hole plug (included) to make an attractive planter. A water drainage channel on the container bottom assures proper drainage.
Garden Glo Illuminated 120 Volt Fluorescent Planter

LED Solar Planter allows you to combine outdoor lighting with your favorite flowers. This makes a fun flower pot or a festive beverage cooler at you next party.

• Made of resin.
• 9 watt, 4,000 fluorescent bulb.
• 12 foot cord.

Free Shipping. Poet's Single Garden Bench - a lovely way to add additional seating to any outdoor space.

Smart Garden Sari Ceramic Fire Pot Jungle Green - an outdoor accent piece perfect for lining walkways or as a table centerpiece. Create warmth and ambiance with this handcrafted fire pot with a unique glazed finish. It burns for approximately 1 hour with clean burning gel fuel that is sold separately. It comes with a flame snuffer.