September 28, 2021
The greenthumb in me.I love planting and gardening, it makes me feel grounded and happy. It gives me a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. It's one of the things that I want to do that I will never get tired of aside from dancing. And being a green thumb makes me feel special and obligated to plant because I know I can easily make something sprout or grow ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Since the pandemic started, I've been dying to grow our own plants so we can at least save on buying some herbs and spices. So I planned on what to do with our spacious wall.
The things that I need to start the vertical garden are:
Money/Budget
Plant pots
Iron grid wall mesh
Vertical hanging pot grid
Hanging garden plant pockets
Irrigation system
Fertilizer injector
Loam soil/potting mix
Mulch
Gardening tools
Workers
Since this area is the farthest and it is connected to my in-law's room, I'm gonna have herbs like cilantro, basil, and mint. For the ornaments, it will be some orchids and roses🌹. The herbs are going to be planted near the exit gate and the ornaments will be facing my in-law's room so that they can be relaxed while viewing the flowers. I can only imagine how nice it would be smelling the scents of these lovely plants that will also remove the odor in their bathroom while eliminating insects.
My father-in-law planted a papaya tree which is now bearing fruit and he also has some orchids and I'm sorry I don't know what these plants are aside from the Mayana. I will add some more to his collection if I'd be given the chance. Maybe a dancing lady because it's one of my personal favorites.
This wall is the second farthest so I would like to place lettuce. Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to maintain and it can be harvested within a month or two. Then I will add spring onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
We have a variety of the Mayana plant, courtesy of Dad. And if you look at the wall, there's a climbing plant already. I wanna replace it with either cucumber or ampalaya. They used to plant ampalaya but it died due to poor nutrition. Or I will put some flowers instead since it's facing the kitchen. It will be a joy to see such beautiful plants in bloom while satisfying the tummy, am I right?
Having a vertical garden won't be easy. First, I need to have the right budget. Second, I had to plan the design of the garden. I want to properly utilize all the available space. Third, I need to source out the tools and the plants. I want to personally see and choose what I am planting. Ayoko mabudol. Fourth, I need to repaint the wall. I want Earth colors, I might be disappointed if the white paint gets dirty. Fifth, I want to ensure that the people working to make the vertical garden know what they're doing. I have high standards when it comes to gardening so this one's not an exception.
Aside from the hanging pots, I will also recycle some of our bottled water containers into vegetable pots. We will then have eggplants, tomatoes, and ampalaya.
It's going to be a whole lot of work to make a sustainable vertical garden and I believe it's gonna be worth it.
Vertical gardening, aside from aesthetics, is a practical solution to sustainability. It's not only economic but it also helps the environment by purifying, refreshing, and cooling the air. I can only imagine how nice it would be once the vertical garden is finished.
My friends, since this is only an "If" I am not sure if this wish or dream is going to come true because the place isn't mine. But the future can be friendly, don't you think?
How about you, do you have a vertical garden? Or are you planning to have one? Just comment and let's talk.
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Cheers mate!
Ngotngot 🌼🌺🌷🌹
Regardless of the fact that the place is not yours, it is a great idea to make a vertical garden, your father-in-law will like it for sure. I hope to see it published, hehehe