Land8 | Darren Perry | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/darrenperry/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Darren Perry is a member. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:43:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 313486c7da3005b05c50700bf8f0f405 Vladimir Sitta posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: The vertical walls based on hydroponics are fundamentally […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25661/ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:24:10 +0000 The vertical walls based on hydroponics are fundamentally unsustainable.They rely on constant monitoring by humans, they are artificial lige supporting systems unless they are fully emulating conditions that exist in nature which is rare. Unless a system is developed that invites spontaneous colonisation by plants – like porous sponge ceramics or…[Read more]

]]> 0 479e8f0fe4d7fe989d9c9680af36b25c Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: The "felt" fabric. Blanc's installations has two layers of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25662/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:52:36 +0000 The “felt” fabric. Blanc’s installations has two layers of fabric that he drips his water/fertilizer solution through. This is a non-soil installation. The plants root into the fabric and fed by the solution.

]]> 0 e9b2905cc6469657f72f17617e8880f3 Gavin Walsh posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Hey Charles.. what do you mean by nonwoven material for a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25663/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:43:56 +0000 Hey Charles.. what do you mean by nonwoven material for a base? Are you referring to the waterproof backing or the felt?

]]> 0 18b35e0605e4048f5bb116e95428337b Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: I've used a variety of green roof techniques which have been […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25664/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:49:49 +0000 I’ve used a variety of green roof techniques which have been more or less successful. I’m gathering information about what folks have done with green walls, the materails they have used and their success. I’ve read quite a bit about Patrick Blanc’s work but keep wondering about maintenance and costs. I’m currently looking into the nonwoven…[Read more]

]]> 0 620ba36cd706ea4cac1d41b1daccfc7f kavan donohue posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Hey Jason, looks like the department has decided to ask you […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25665/ Tue, 19 May 2009 15:07:39 +0000 Hey Jason, looks like the department has decided to ask you to lecture this coming Fall. I know it seems like it has taken forever, and I apologize but we have been very busy restructuring our program and interviewing potential department heads. The good news is that they still want you to come and lecture and the program is doing great. I also…[Read more]

]]> 0 33f9915392caba004aa1797fa6983420 Byron Douglas posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Thanks Jason. Will have to get hold of his new book as well. https://land8.com/activity/p/25666/ Tue, 19 May 2009 14:11:55 +0000 Thanks Jason. Will have to get hold of his new book as well.

]]> 0 5887c341a361e89a2f1e71f0f94de255 Byron Douglas posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Has anyone used epiphytes on green walls, and if so what […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25667/ Tue, 19 May 2009 10:13:06 +0000 Has anyone used epiphytes on green walls, and if so what success rate did you have. How did you attach them to the walls, simply on a wire trellis structure or did you use something more intricate – any info would be great!

]]> 0 29e31d3513623ee5e80695156fcde828 jennifer Bloch posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: i would research xeriscape plants - there are a bunch of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25668/ Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:38:29 +0000 i would research xeriscape plants – there are a bunch of native drought tolerant grasses and sedge that could work – Festuca glauca, Muhlenbergia c. …Also some hardy vines like Wisteria or Honeysuckle or Grape – Sedum, Yucca and Agave of course…and you realize this as you mention succulents…Rosemary var., Erigeron, Gaura, Salvia varieties…[Read more]

]]> 0 58f8f08bb19d273ce31b67dce58baefd Lisa Town posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Check out Jason's review on Patrick Blanc's new book The […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25669/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:03:35 +0000 Check out Jason’s review on Patrick Blanc’s new book The Vertical Garden.

And I have to agree, it is indeed quite fabulous and I am not at all disappointed. If nothing else, it is worth it to see the pictures of Mr. Blanc himself perched over a waterfall with his green hair.

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