Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City

"101 creative and inspiring ideas to grow edible and decorative plants in urban environments"--
Providing inspiration from urban gardeners around the world, the editor and publisher of Washington Gardener magazine offers innovative and creative ways to grow flowers, shrubs, vegetables, herbs and other plants in small spaces and with a limited budget. Illustrations.
The Urban Garden features dozens of ways city dwellers can creatively grow food, flowers, and fun, no matter how much—or how little—space you have.
In The Urban Garden you’ll find dozens of inspiring and creative ways to grow flowers, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and other plants in small spaces and with a limited budget. Whether you want to grow on a balcony, rooftop, front stoop, or a tiny urban patio, turn your growing dreams into reality and build a gorgeous and unique garden that showcases your personal style while still being functional and productive. With the ingenious ideas and resourceful tactics found here, you’ll be maximizing yields and beauty from every square inch of your space, while also making a lush outdoor living area you’ll crave spending time in. Take inspiration from urban gardeners around the world and learn to: Install planting pockets on fences and wallsGrow a rooftop garden in lightweight grow bagsTips for designing small spaces that feel BIGBuild a salad table for growing lettuce and greensUtilize garden structures and plants for decorative screeningSupport pollinators by creating a small-scale habitatDesign a pet-friendly urban yardEmploy climbing plants and vines to add privacy and reduce noisePlant in layers to maximize yields and add beauty Whether you’re growing edible plants or beautiful flowers, the 101 amazing growing ideas found in The Urban Garden will turn your tiny urban yard into a treasure trove of green you’ll be proud to share with family and friends.