A vertical growing system is provided which utilizes a plurality of plant receptors positioned on a container. The container has a plurality of holes drilled therein. Each of the plant receptors has a hollow pocket formed with a plate. The plate has an opening on the rear side thereof for positioning over the hole drilled in the container. The plate has flanges extending outwardly from the pocket that can form to the shape of the exterior of the container. A plant portal in the hollow pocket allows the plant to grow outwardly of the plant receptor apparatus. A method of vertical growing is also disclosed.
