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Starting in April 2011, the plants have been grown in a biodynamic felt, specially imported from a supplier in Germany, with a fully integrated hydroponic drip irrigation system behind the felt linked to a moisture sensor, which waters and naturally fertilizes the plants as and when required. The garden is 6 m high by 12 m wide and is made up entirely of wood and vegetation.
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This project also supports Cape Town's bid for World Design Capital 2014 by actively integrating art and public private spaces.
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Comment by Keith Lurie on September 29, 2011 at 21:15 -
There is a vertical garden on a building in Knysna. I am not sure how long it has been there, at least 6 months. To claim this as a first for South Africa is a bit presumsious, it is not a new concept, although gaining popularity. I do not know of others, but I am fairly sure that there must be others, particularly in sustainable residential buildings.
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