I have had GreenStalk Vertical Planters on my wishlist for many years. They would have been perfect for the balconies in the apartments I rented in the past. I have recently been able to purchase two GreenStalk planters. I have been so excited about them that I talk about my planting adventures often. I find myself surprised that some people have not heard of the GreenStalk brand and I have to show them a picture so that I can describe what I'm talking about.
GreenStalk Vertical Planters
This family-owned business is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jack Peterson had a passion for creating better quality plastics - a bit of history I've only just learned. In 2014, he partnered with his son, Ryan, to design these amazing, functional, and durable plant towers.
I remember my excitement when I first saw the Original GreenStalk.
- 5 tiers
- Each tier has 6 pockets
- Each pocket is 10" tall
- Each tier should be filled with 1 cu ft of "high quality potting soil"
Then the Leaf version was invented
- 7 tiers
- Each tier has 6 pockets
- Each pocket is 7" tall
- Each tier should be filled with .75 cu ft of "high quality potting soil"
Both green stalks include tiny holes in the bottom of each tier and a watering discs for each tier and a water reservoir at the top. I can best describe this design as a built-in drip irrigation system.
Something that GreenStalk offers that I love - but I've heard others wonder about - is that not only can you purchase a tower (tiers, discs, and water reservoir) as a unit, but you can also purchase the individual pieces and additional items such as the water reservoir lid. In this way, I feel, you can create the system specific to your needs. Do you want only 3 tiers and a lid? Perfect, you can purchase those items individually. Some folks think this is a gimmick to make extra money but I LOVE the ability to mix and match only the pieces I want, when I want.
GreenStalks also come in a variety of colors. I chose red to match my siding. Greenstalk is also preparing to offer a "basket weave" textured version.
GreenStalks are pricey. Which is why it took me so long to see my way clear of buying one. But, I've known people who have used theirs for years. In a variety of climates. The durability makes them worth the price tag. Also, GreenStalk offers a variety of sales through the year. I purchased mine during a "buy one get one half off" sale. I've also heard that there is usually a big sale around Mother's Day. And, if you follow the gardening or homesteading social media channels, you can find folks who offer discount codes now and then.
My GreenStalks
I have installed heavy-duty wheels on a small pallet and have placed my GreenStalks on that moveable "cart". In this way, I will be able to move my filled GreenStalks across the deck with ease.
It is very early in the gardening season here so I have only just placed a few seeds into my GreenStalks. And I am very excited to have some germination happening. I am beginning with spinach, lettuce, carrots, and beets. I will soon add strawberries. I think the GreenStalk Leafs are PERFECT strawberry growing containers.
With the exception of squash and tomatoes, I have not been a very successful gardener over my lifetime. I have struggled with keeping things watered and weeded. When I had a large garden in the backyard, it was out-of-sight-and-out-of-mind. So it was neglect. And I currently live on land that basically requires the use of containers for gardening. For these reasons, I am very optimistic about vertical gardening with the GreenStalks on my deck.
Related Links
GreenStalk Website - The place to shop
GreenStalk Gardeners Facebook Page - The place to talk to other GreenStalk fans and see what they are doing with their planters.
GreenStalk on Instagram - Planting and growing tips & ideas, beautiful photos, and sales announcements.
GreenStalk on YouTube - A small handful of helpful videos.
How exciting! I have recently been looking at "off the ground" planters. We have bunnies, which I adore, that think everything in our yard is there for them to consume. Therefore, I need something more bunny-proof. We tried a small planter on a raised shelf and that seems to work, but won't hold much and certainly not a variety of plants. Greenstalk looks like exactly what we are looking for! I can hardly wait to share your review with my husband.
ReplyDeleteSweet !!!!! On the GreenStalk fan facebook page, someone just posted photos of teeny supports/trellises they got that fit in the pockets to keep the squirrels out. I think you'd love a GreenStalk.
DeletePS. The new basket weave mold/style is on a big sale today (I'm not sure when the sale ends).
DeleteI now live in an apartment and have a small patio. Last Spring I tried container gardening with two tomato plants (regular Big Boys and cherry tomatoes). But space is limited for trying to grow anything else. So these Greenstalk vertical planters look to be the perfect solution. Thanks for telling me about them, Dawn Rae.
ReplyDeleteIf you try one, I hope you let me know how it goes. I wanted one for my balconies on my last two apartments but I didn't have the extra budget. But I also had short but wide balcony spaces. I think they'd be great for your patio.
DeleteThese Greenstalk planters sound like a wonderful container gardening solution! I will definitely look into them. Thanks for the introduction!
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret for checking out my review. I am determined that this is the year that I finally grow enough salad for a meal! haha. I even bought the salad spinner - that's how much confidence I have in the GreenStalk.
DeleteThese Greenstalk Planters sound very useful and a wonderful solution. I love plants and gardening and space is always needed for more plants! Especially in the Spring and when growing more salad crops and veg and for annual flowers these would be a valuable addition to the garden.
ReplyDeleteI've seen these but never been brave enough to tackle one - it looks really great and vertical plants look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI've been watching videos on these planters and am so looking forward to receiving mine.
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