Vertical Vegetable Gardening: Discover the Benefits of Growing Your Vegetables and Fruit Up Instead of Out

Grow up, not out Vertical solutions deliver more yield in fewer square feet, especially perfect for the urban gardener. Some vegetables, such as tomatoes and pole beans, have been grown vertically for a very long time, but those who need to maximize space can grow almost any type of plant vertically--from melons and squash to carrots, peppers, and pears.

Vertical Vegetable Gardening is a thorough guide for growing all types of leafy, root, and other vegetables vertically. Included in the book are:

- Creative ideas for structures and containers that will save you space, including DIY projects and repurposing suggestions
- Profiles on dozens on plant varieties, including planting, tending, and harvesting instructions
- How to make your own garden bed
- Soil, seed, and gardening basics
- Pest control guidance