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Natalie Osborn

The 7 vegetables you can grow vertically to maximise growing space in a small garden

Beetroot and other vegetable plants growing in vegetable garden.

Growing vegetables vertically, rather than along the ground, is an ingenious way to unlock more space and boost harvests in a small garden.

After nearly 10 years on my allotment, I’ve discovered that vertical gardening makes picking harvests super easy, both in time and – mercifully – effort. It also promotes healthier plants by improving airflow and increasing sunlight exposure, while handily raising crops out of a slug’s eyeline. Plus, vertical structures add style and interest to your garden or plot. What’s not to love?

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