Review: Very Informative
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 1, 2012
How To Vertical Garden is a small, how-to booklet written by Jonah Green about how to create gardens when space is limited and/or physical ability prevents someone from bending down to do regular gardening. I wasn't sure exactly what vertical gardening encompassed but Mr. Green does a very good job of explaining what it is and the reasons and benefits for doing it. The booklet is set up in a very easy to read format that is easy to follow and understand although I think some accompanying photographs/diagrams would enhance the whole layout. I did find that the author occasionally repeated some points too much but in general the instructions of how to set up various types of vertical gardens are easy to follow. The author also includes a few suggestions for varieties of plants suitable for this type of gardening and which kind of containers would be best to grow in which structure. I was surprised to learn that vegetables could be grown in wall gardens too, including squash and cucumbers. I found this part very interesting and definitely something I want to try for the next growing season.I enjoyed reading this booklet very much. I think the only improvement that could be made is to make it longer by adding pictures and perhaps a more comprehensive list of plant varieties that could be used. Other than that this is a great little how-to manual that will be very helpful to many avid gardeners.