30 Plants to Grow and Eat Better

The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening for a Money-Saving, Healthier Diet
Grow 30 flavour-packed plants in pots and transform the way you eat.

Drawing on more than fifteen years of small-space growing, award-winning garden writer and Vertical Veg founder Mark Ridsdill Smith has selected 30 vegetables, herbs and leaves that offer exceptional rewards in containers. Chosen for their flavour, nutritional value, productivity and ease of growing, these plants can bring fresher, more varied food to your plate and more joy to everyday meals.

Whether you are planting your first pot or wanting to create a highly productive edible garden in a small space, Marks Eight Steps to Success, detailed plant profiles and practical techniques show you exactly what to do. Ready-made garden plans help you adapt the advice to real-life challenges, including limited space, little time and less-than-ideal sunlight. Illustrated with