I need to make some vertical space for my (hopefully) abundant garden. Indoors. This is in the off chance that my landlords decide to say no to my request- using the backyard for my garden.
This is a photo I took, creeping on my latest obsession. So much potential!
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| Yes, that is a tree growing in the center there. |
In case of emergency, break glass. Or.... in case they say no, devise an alternative way to gardens inside apartment.
Option 1- Hook up some windowboxes on my wall. I have this obnoxious plate-rail that I haven't found a way to hide. This could be a help in supporting them!
Finding this incredibly encouraging.... but I'm hoping to do an edible version of this.... on one wall. And without hiring a home decor
Option 2- If you skip over to about 7:30, you'll see how rain gutters are used. I could do this! On a pallet, or any wooden wall. Would prefer to not nail right into the wall, as I am a renter. Plus, using pallets could allow it to move with us from place to place (or wall to wall)? Or to the courtyard area, pending landlord approval of the space.
And, I could use (hide) the plate rail that's been vexing me (I really hate that thing). This was my Christmas attempt at hiding it.
I could use a ladder to climb up to harvest or water the plants.... like Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Imagine plants, not books. Although now I'm thinking of bookcases.
Any suggestions??? At all, I'm very much in the brainstorming portion of this project.
We live in a condo, so we are trying to figure out how to make the best of our gardening! Great ideas! Happy planting!
ReplyDeleteThanks- hopefully will have an update in the next month on if they were even needed (Still hoping for that backyard garden).
DeleteWe're also in an apartment, but I can't keep plants alive at all. The only success I've had is with succulents (which are perfect, because I think they're adorable and they are happy being left alone!)
ReplyDeleteThey are the perfect indoor houseplant. But I prefer something I can eat or something that flowers and smells nice.
DeleteOoooo! LOVE the idea of a vertical garden! I can't wait to hear how it goes! XO, ellie from NE bloggers
ReplyDeleteHopefully I will get permission to use that backyard- but then I'm still left with those annoying platerails... so maybe a few planters will be used indoors anyways. Wish me luck!
DeletePinterest! Pinterest! Pinterest! I have seen a great number of small space ideas on there for edible gardens. One even used one of those over the door shoe storage deals to grow herbs! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteTrust me when I say that Pinterest knows me well. I've thought about that, but need space for things to 'vine' out like squash, cucumbers and string beans. I can't imagine planning things like this without that website :)
DeleteWindow boxes hung on that rail you hate would be lovely. I can imagine walking in and seeing flowers on both sides. I had a succulent garden on our little patio last year. (http://suheiry.blogspot.com/search/label/succulents) It is hard to have a garden when you're a renter, but it's worth it when you figure out how to do it.
ReplyDeleteI will consider it my apartments biggest achievement if I can pull it off. Just finally got curtains up 2 wks ago and feeling a bit more like a home. Plants always help :)
DeleteLove this idea. Your apartment is similar to my cousin's, and she's been trying to grow a garden for awhile...I have to pass this on to her.
ReplyDeleteGreat- glad to help!
DeleteThese are great ideas! Any way to bring fresh food inside is a win win. And NY has some great farmers' markets. I love the one at Union Square. Fun. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThere's actually two great fruit markets a few minutes away, open 24hrs.
DeleteSo it's not only the availability, I guess I'm just hoping to encourage spring to arrive quicker :-)