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About Mark Woolbright

Mark Woolbright is an inventor and innovator of living walls with over 30 years in design, manufacture, marketing, and installation of plantable, living wall systems. Mark graduated from Eastern Illinois University and is currently Managing Member of Greenwall Ventures, LLC, and most recently, CEO/Founder of Verdtech, Inc. Throughout his career, he has been awarded twelve patents, with more applications pending. Mark has served on the Board of the St. Louis USGBC, as a member of the Green Wall Committee of GRHC which develops course curriculum for its Green Walls 101 course and is a certified Biophilic Design trainer through GPGB. He is passionate about educating the building community on the environmental benefits of Living Walls and best practices for their use. If you have questions on living walls, contact Mark at (314) 279-8905 or markw@verdtech.com. View his creations and services at www.verticalgardensupply.com

Versatility of Varden Vertical Gardens

We are amazed by the versatility of the Varden vertical growing system and you may be surprised by it as well!

By Mark Woolbright|2023-09-22T14:42:27-05:00September 7, 2023|Biophilia, blog, Edible Plants, food security, gardening, Green Space and Habitat, Indoor Plant Wall, Outdoor Plant Wall, Varden Vertical Gardens|0 Comments

Varden Living Walls

Our original product design is still our favorite for creating incredible living beauty in spaces people inhabit, and we need to make some noise about it.

By Mark Woolbright|2023-08-29T11:45:39-05:00August 29, 2023|Biophilia, blog, Indoor Plant Wall, Outdoor Plant Wall, Varden Living Walls|0 Comments

Living Retaining Wall Project Review

We review Living Retaining Wall project pictures and information sent in by one of our customers. This project helps us point out some hidden benefits of using light weight, plantable, wall blocks for difficult access project locations.

By Mark Woolbright|2023-08-10T15:06:06-05:00August 9, 2023|blog, Environment, Living Retaining Walls, Project Reviews, Retaining Walls|0 Comments

Retaining Wall Gardens

Get inspired for your next landscape project with this uniquely planted retaining wall garden project review!

By Mark Woolbright|2023-08-11T12:26:08-05:00July 11, 2023|Biophilia, blog, Edible Plants, Environment, food security, gardening, Green Space and Habitat, Living Retaining Walls|0 Comments

Landscaping With Living Retaining Walls

The positive environmental impact of living retaining walls is a hidden gem in a huge market.

By Mark Woolbright|2023-07-19T15:53:37-05:00June 7, 2023|Biophilia, blog, Environment, Green Space and Habitat, Living Retaining Walls, Varden Living Walls, Varden Vertical Gardens|0 Comments

Garden Planting Season is Here

If you want great "how to" information to plant your vertical garden or living retaining wall, this is your place to start.

By Mark Woolbright|2023-05-15T13:39:03-05:00May 10, 2023|Biophilia, blog, Edible Plants, Environment, gardening, Green Space and Habitat, Living Retaining Walls, Varden Vertical Gardens, Vertical Gardening Tips|0 Comments

Vertical Gardens for Coachella ’23

Can you believe that our Varden Vertical Garden components can be used to create a huge event display called the Flower Cube for Coachella? See it all here!

By Mark Woolbright|2023-04-20T16:12:41-05:00April 18, 2023|Biophilia, blog, Outdoor Plant Wall, Varden Living Walls, Varden Vertical Gardens|0 Comments

Vertical Gardens on Fixer to Fabulous

If you are wondering how a small vertical garden supply company ended up in an episode of one of the hottest remodelling TV shows, this is your blog post!

By Mark Woolbright|2023-05-25T09:55:13-05:00March 25, 2023|Biophilia, blog, gardening, Green Space and Habitat, News, Outdoor Plant Wall, Varden Vertical Gardens|0 Comments

Vertical Gardening in Unused Spaces

Vertical Garden Systems allow gardens in unused spaces and out-of-the-way places.

By Mark Woolbright|2023-05-02T13:52:38-05:00March 11, 2023|blog, Edible Plants, gardening, Outdoor Plant Wall, Varden Vertical Gardens, Vertical Gardening Tips|0 Comments

Navigating “Green” Industry Naming

Searching for Wall Planters gets confusing with all the different names in the Green Building Industry! Maybe this post will help.

By Mark Woolbright|2023-02-28T12:20:42-05:00February 25, 2023|Biophilia, blog, Edible Plants, Environment, gardening, Green Space and Habitat, Indoor Plant Wall, Living Retaining Walls, Outdoor Plant Wall, Varden Living Walls, Varden Vertical Gardens|0 Comments

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