Hanging garden

– **History:**
– Hanging Gardens of Babylon is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
– No physical evidence has been found by archaeologists to prove the existence of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
– Architects started incorporating gardens on rooftops as a way to give back to nature.
– Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier is an example of a building with a garden on the roof.
– The concept of giving back to the ground they took from was mentioned in Le Corbusier’s Five Points of Architecture.

– **Modern:**
– Hanging gardens can be found on ground level facades, balconies, terraces, or as part of roof gardens.
– Trump Tower is known for its hanging garden where trees are occasionally planted.
– Oakland Museum in California embraces hanging gardens and roof gardens.
– Vertical farms have become more common, utilizing soilless systems like hydroponics and aquaponics.
– Environmentally controlled conditions in vertical farms offer advantages over traditional gardens.

– **Products:**
– Prefabricated modular hanging wall garden systems are available internationally.
– Hanging pots and trellises can be easily purchased at hardware stores.
– Setting up a personal hanging garden is relatively easy and accessible.
– These products allow for the creation of hanging gardens in various spaces.
– Modular systems provide flexibility in designing and maintaining hanging gardens.

– **Gallery:**
– Hanging gardens at La Defense 1 showcase modern urban greenery.
– The Hanging Gardens in Auchincruive, South Ayrshire, offer a scenic display.
– Vertical farms represent innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture.
– Trellises are commonly used in vertical gardening for plant support.
– The gallery features diverse examples of hanging garden designs.

– **Sources:**
– Oakland Museum of California showcases various garden designs.
– National Park Service provides information on hanging gardens in nature.
– CalRecycle offers resources on green roofs and rooftop gardens.
– USDA ARS discusses the concept of vertical farming.
– Richardson Wright’s book “The Story of Gardening” delves into historical hanging gardens.