Vertical Vegetables & Fruit: Creative Gardening Techniques for Growing Up in Small Spaces Paperback – November 16, 2011

I'm VERY happy and EXCITED by this book. I've got so many ideas for this growing season. I don't have much room and this will help me to make the most out of what room I've got. The writing is very easy to read and understand. I like the humor and enjoy the pictures and tips. I VERY much recommend this book for those who want to make the most out of what little space they have.

We've lived in our house for 14 years now, and pretty much used the available yard space in our suburban lot backyard up! Where to put new plants, the veg garden, the squash and melons that send out runners and eat the yard? We tried raspberries and ended up tearing them out, blackberries too. If only I had started with Vertical Vegetable and fruit before trying to grow those plants.This book offers great information on various techniques to grow up instead of out. Ideas for trellises, teepees, fencing, and how to build them makes this book worthwhile on its own, but then the author gives varieties of plants to grow, where to grow them, zone info, how to train them, etc. We are going to try raspberries again, blackberries, grapes (did you know for best grape production don't improve the ground too much with compost or the rich soil will encourage the grapes to grow more leaves and vine instead of fruit? Me either!), melons, and squash, I can't wait! This book makes me and Jim want to go plant something, now!

I really found this book to be helpful in setting up my areas at home for vertical gardening. This book explains not only why this type of gardening is good for small areas but for growing many different types of vegetables and fruits without breaking your back trying to put in large gardens that are back breaking work.It is easier to maintain vertically grown vegetables and fruits than in traditional gardens.This book helps with understanding why this true. I would recommend this book for any home gardener as an alternative style for growing plants at home.

This book offered some new thoughts on gardening. Trellis and espalier methods and descriptions on DIY. Some of it is old hat but some of the ideas were new. I think I'll get a lot of use out this book. I like details on how to make stuff and the author didn't assume that that the reader is a master garderner nor was it written like he was talking to an idiot.

Brilliant! Bought Vertical Vegetables & Fruit Growing Techniques to enable me to start a garden here where I live in an aged care facility.Most of the residents will be able to help out with this project, including those in wheelchairs, who can "do their bit" on waist level plantings.We are expecting to get a lot of enjoyment out of this project.Everybody involved will be able to enjoy the fresh air here in the tropics, while having fun and being productive.We will not be starting this project for a couple of months, as the weather is way too hot & humid right now.

I loved this book and having the listing of the varieties in it really helped to get together the seeds for my garden that will be in the ground this spring. The book makes sense and the ideas and illustrations are good and easy to follow. If you want to eat well and not kill yourself weeding and taking care of a large garden this is the way to go. I will update this after my garden gets going

This book had some neat ideas. I bought it as a gift.

This book has a fairly narrow reach, just as implied by its title. Within that limited venue, it does a nice job of treating its subject. Yes, you can find similar information in other books today, but if you have not acquired them in your library, this book should be a worthwhile addition to your personal collection.In my reading, I almost without exception find something new and worthwhile ... this book is not an exception. Its content is authentic and I found no serious errors ... so, of the subject implied by its title fits your need, I think you will find it a worthwhile addition to your personal library. On the other hand, if you have 30 years of gardening experience, well, let the book's description be your guide!