The entrepreneur behind Mario Batali's edible herb wall - Apr. 12, 2010. Jim Mumford's edible walls bring herb gardens to unexpected spaces.By Eilene Zimmerman, contributing writerApril 12, 2010: 9:59 AM ET SAN DIEGO (CNNMoney.com) -- Mario Batali decided last year to install a garden between his adjoining West Hollywood restaurants, Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza.
But a plain old backyard patch wouldn't do. Batali wanted something more visually striking, something more ... vertical? Herb Wall. Stone Wall Beauty. Lavender bursts from the crevices of a 600-foot-long stone wall at Powell Gardens in Kansas City, Missouri, filling the air with intoxicating fragrance.
Hens and chicks add exotic punch to this vertical garden, while thymes lend delicate beauty. But don’t let their looks deceive you. These plants are tough! 10 clever urban gardens: Pizza by Cer té. Interested in uplifting stories on the natural world, sustainable communities, simple food, and new thinking on how to live well? Please enter a valid email address and try again! No thanks. Gutter Gardens Grow Produce Without Taking Up Space.