CLINGING TO A SPACE that yearns to be green, the foliage growing in a vertical garden at the Semiahmoo Library and RCMP Facility in South Surrey is off to a healthy start. The idea came to bloom in September of 2010.
Said to be the largest of its kind in North America, the almost 3,000 square foot wall was planned to inhabit some 10,000 plants of over 100 species and includes ground covers, perennials, shrubs and small trees.
This lovely living work of art on a concrete canvas is expected to benefit the environment.
Much more than a pretty façade, it is intended to save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and infuse a busy street corner with cleaner air.
The soil free garden is self-sufficient and will obtain water and nutrients from within its own vertical support system rather than the ground below.
Small birds, butterflies and bees will soon buzz around the urban garden.
Its first Spring, the design has evolved into somewhat of a zoological tapestry. At the upper right of the building, I can clearly imagine a tall gray giraffe munching on a menagerie of sprouts gripping the wall.
Explorers can find more sites from around the globe at My World.
Copyright by Penelope Puddlisms
Said to be the largest of its kind in North America, the almost 3,000 square foot wall was planned to inhabit some 10,000 plants of over 100 species and includes ground covers, perennials, shrubs and small trees.
This lovely living work of art on a concrete canvas is expected to benefit the environment.
Much more than a pretty façade, it is intended to save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and infuse a busy street corner with cleaner air.
The soil free garden is self-sufficient and will obtain water and nutrients from within its own vertical support system rather than the ground below.
Small birds, butterflies and bees will soon buzz around the urban garden.
Its first Spring, the design has evolved into somewhat of a zoological tapestry. At the upper right of the building, I can clearly imagine a tall gray giraffe munching on a menagerie of sprouts gripping the wall.
Explorers can find more sites from around the globe at My World.
Copyright by Penelope Puddlisms