Abstract: A vertical gardening apparatus for supporting the growth of a plurality of plants in a vertical array. The apparatus includes a hollow, plant growth chamber for receiving a planting medium. A plurality of planting ports are formed in the wall of the growth chamber to provide aeration and access for plants to be planted in the planting medium. A water distribution system is provided for delivering water and plant nutrients to the planting medium and includes an external water line assembly that distributes water from a water source to an internal conduit housed within the plant growth chamber.