Lecture Notes: Vertical Gardening with GreenStalk Planter

Introduction

• The lecture is presented by Cassandra from "Becoming to Farmgirl".
• Focus on practical, fast, and space-efficient gardening.
• Vertical gardening using GreenStalk planter as a solution for limited space.

Key Points

• Not a Master Gardener:

  • Emphasis on simple, non-technical gardening.
  • Goal is to maximize yield in a small space quickly and easily.

• Benefits of Vertical Gardening:

  • Significant reduction in grocery bills.
  • Ability to grow a wide range of plants in a small area.
  • Vertical planters overcome many gardening challenges.

GreenStalk Vertical Planter

• Features:

  • Allows planting of over 30 types of plants in under 2 sq. ft.
  • Easy to rotate and move for better access.
  • Facilitates growth of 120 plants using four planters on a townhouse deck.
  • Minimal pest issues and disease compared to traditional gardening.

• Assembly:

  • Comes with wheels and drainage tube.
  • Simple to assemble in three steps.
  • Includes water reservoir for easy maintenance.

Gardening Approach

• High Density Growing:

  • Supplants 100% of leafy greens and fresh herbs needs.
  • Minimal waste with fresh harvesting.
  • Fresh herbs elevate meal flavor.

• Succession Planting:

  • Continuous harvest rather than waiting for a single large yield.
  • Quick-growing varieties improve yield and efficiency.

Seed Recommendations

• Utilizes Botanical Interest seed collections.

• Specific varieties mentioned:

  • Bush Beans: Contender
  • Carrots: Tonda di Parigi
  • Cucumbers: Space Master 80
  • Kale: Dwarf Blue Curled
  • Lettuce: Mini Romaine Little Gem
  • Peppers: Sweet California Wonder
  • Spinach: Leviwa

• Children's Garden Collection:

  • Includes small space-friendly varieties like corn, sunflowers, and pumpkins.

Personal Gardening Setup

• Future plan to increase the number of GreenStalks due to effectiveness.
• GreenStalk provides personalization in packaging and includes free items like stickers and seeds.

Tips and Accessories

• Importance of maintaining a planter caddy for organization.
• Use of journals and planners for tracking and organizing garden activities.

Conclusion

• GreenStalk planters are beginner-friendly and efficient.
• Encourages trying new seed varieties and combinations.
• Video offers a garden tour and further inspiration for small space gardening.