COP15 Strives To Protect Animal and Plant Diversity, Create A Nature-Positive World
You’ve likely heard of COP26, the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, held last fall in Glasgow, Scotland. Equally as …
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Coco Coir A Sustainable And Eco-Friendly Choice For Growers
There has not been a steeper increase in substrate sales than with coco coir over the last few years. It …
Build Your Own Rainwater Collecting System
When it comes to gardening, you’ve probably thought about the garden, the soil, and the type of plants you want …
Urban Farming Legend Will Allen Retired
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.91″ background_layout=”light”] To say that Will Allen was the Godfather of Urban Farming is pretty appropriate. Awarding …
University Gardens that Give Back by Growing
In recent years, unused land on campuses scattered across the US has been turned into sustainable university gardens that produce organic …
Growing Hotel Trend: Urban Beekeeping & Gardens
It might seem an unlikely pairing, but urban beekeeping, rooftop gardens, and luxury hotels are a natural match. The best …
Huge Urban Farming Complex Coming to Shanghai
Urban farming is no stranger in Shanghai. There are small, soil-based growing operations scattered around the metropolis. In fact, a …
Detroit: 1st U.S. Urban Agrihood
The agrihood isn’t new, but they’re all suburban developments. Detroit’s new sustainable urban agrihood, however, is far removed from the …
Totally Natural Indoor Garden System
Imagine an indoor garden system that is more like an outdoor garden. As in, you simply prep for planting, make …
Vertical Farming the Ocean
One man’s amazing approach to vertical farming could replace fossil fuels, GMO biofuel crops, create new industry for people who’s livelihood …
Greenwashing Is Everywhere
Something else that we’re going to see more and more in the future is called greenwashing. I looked it up …
Sustainable Hydroponics
Cow Patty Hydroponics that is. Not as a means of plant nutrients, as many will instantly assume. No this enterprising …
Inmates & Aquaponics
Prison gardens have become pretty common, and truth be known, prison farms have been around for centuries. Many state and …
Learn Sustainable Commercial Aquaponics
It’s one thing to dabble with growing in your backyard, garage, or spare room, and chances are if you’ve done …
The Importance of Homemade Fertilizer
It’s pretty convenient to rip open a bag, pop the top on a sprinkle canister – and deliver a perfectly …
The Plant Reinvents The Urban Farm
There’s something amazing quietly growing on the Southwest side of Chicago, an unprecedented urban farming initiative known as, The Plant. …
Print Your Own Hydroponics?
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Honey: Grow Your Own
Okay, so technically you can’t get honey from seeds, but you can set up your own private beehive just about …
Sustainable Desert Growing
In a coastal area, you can grow tons of food year around without using a drop of fresh water, and …