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Where there is a will, there is a way, and urban gardens are evidence of that! The trend took off
in cities where the only available space to grow tomato plants was on the balcony. Techniques
to maximize space are as creative as they are practical, like vertical gardens using existing walls
or grid structures and railings. A curious fact? Container growing is gaining as an alternative
in areas where space is not at a premium! With the huge increase in interest we’re seeing in
gardening, plant breeders have created compact plants that are perfect for containers. We are
pleased to present a fine selection for all our gardeners, present and future!
Urban gardens and
container gardening
For a living green wall or plant wall: Lattice, railing, chicken wire or other grid Hanging baskets, planters, wall pots and
wall-mounted shoe rack with multiple structures for climbing plants (beans, flowerboxes for trailing plant varieties
tiers; geotextile pockets, wood palettes, peas, cucumbers, zucchinis) installed in like strawberries, certain tomato plants,
etc., for herbs and lettuces. tent or tipi form, or completely vertical. and herbs.
Favourite container
candidates Nearly all vegetables can be grown in containers, it’s true, but you need
to consider the depth of their root systems in order to select the most
suitable type of container. If you plant regular carrot seeds in a shallow
container, you might be disappointed with the results!
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