15 DIY Vertical Plant Tower Ideas for Flowers & Vegetables

Have you ever heard that planting a small garden is like writing a short story instead of a novel? Well, I hadn’t either—until Los Angeles designer Adam Sirak said it—and I think it’s brilliant. “Some people might think they can’t have an amazing garden or that it’s not worth the trouble because they don’t have a big space,” Sirak says. “But a small space only means you have to take all your ideas and distill them down to a concentrated big idea.” He adds that, as with a short story, there’s no room for filler, and each choice must be thought of in relationship to the whole. “In this way, a small space can be a very exciting puzzle to put together,” he says.  

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These Easy Indoor Vertical Planter Projects will help you to make the best use of empty walls and limited space to grow your favorite houseplants in style!

Needling little care and symbolizing tenacity, strength, and selfless love, succulents make the perfect gifts for anyone. Here are Gift Ideas for Succulent Lovers that will excite anyone and convey your warm regards with these beauties.

Cut the two ends of a pallet and use one slat to use as a bottom to make this front porch pot. Find the tutorial at Sow & Dipity.

Besides ideas for flavor combinations, we’ve assembled loads of links to specific recipes for soups ranging from winter squash to lentil, onion to tomato, root vegetables and even garlic, here and on her website. Read along as you listen to the Oct. 30, 2017 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on iTunes or Stitcher (and browse my archive of podcasts here).Plus: enter to win Ali’s book “Bread Toast Crumbs,” which includes ideas for great easy peasant loaves, soup toppers and even some soup recipes, by commenting at the very bottom of the page.Update: Ali and I also did a whole other vegetable soup episode–from the basic version to recipes with beans, and even mushroom soups, too. It’s here.soup ideas with ali staffordQ. I’ve been so looking forward to this conversation about my favorite food.A. I’m so happy it’s soup se

Create this hanging feeder for squirrels, using pine cones, peanut butter, and other important supplies. You’ll get the detailed How-to at Keaton The Foodie.

For this easy wind chime DIY, the supplies will come from your kitchen: a teapot, small plate, serving and a few teaspoons. For the directions, click here. Also, check out these wind chime ideas.

Secure air plants onto a metal macrame ring with the support of some filler greens and jewelry wire. The idea is available at Clever Bloom.

Learn how to make a bulb planter in easy steps. It might look complicated, but overall the DIY project is not challenging.

We’ve got some awesome Landscaping Ideas for Front of House that will help you transform your front yard into a stunning outdoor oasis. Get ready to wow your neighbors and make your home the envy of the block!

These cool DIY Bathroom Planter Ideas are the best way to invite greenery to your restroom while saving heavy bucks!