I have a huge garden at my year round home and of late have become overwhelmed with maintaining the whole space. I have a very small area at my lake home where I can garden so I am currently fascinated with gardening in small spaces. It seems you get so much bang for your buck. I am fascinated with the idea of a vertical garden. Here are some of my favorites

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Love the use of color and texture here…

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…AND HERE…

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Patrick Blanc is the master of creating vertical gardens. You can find more of his work here http://www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com/realisations

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I love the interest that the red background creates here

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A Single Species can become a work of art

What do you think? Look like fun? I am thinking about trying one of these kits from Loews here http://www.outdoorlivingshowroom.com/products/view.aspx?sku=9937501&af=1529&cse=1529&gclid=CPqftJuumLcCFStyQgodWT4ABw
If you would like to construct your own Country Living has some helpful hints and resources here http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/how-to-plant-a-vertical-garden#slide-1
Sunset has a great article about creating a vertical succulent garden here http://www.sunset.com/garden/backyard-projects/diy-vertical-succulent-garden-project-00400000063442/












