EarthToys environmental magazine has just published their June 2006 ezine. There’s loads of good stuff in here, including a cool article on using vertical space in your yard to grow all kinds of plants. Vertical space is particularly useful if you have a small yard. If your space is limited, instead of growing out, just grow up! Vertical gardening techniques include using trellises, garden arbors, and grow bags to grow your plants. You can even grow a sizeable number of vegetables in a small space by using grow bags and other garden gadgets. Vertical gardening is very handy for urban gardeners who want to grow ornamental plants and veggies on say a fire escape or a small patio. Even if you have a big yard, vertical gardening can help you to cover up an old garden shed or a unsightly power box.
