May 22, 2009

Beekeeping is illegal in New York City where honeybees are considered “wild and ferocious animals.” Are urban beekeepers outlaws? Those who comprise the anonymous group of urban beekeepers in the Big Apple would not be forced to keep their endeavors secret if…
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Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Edible Landscaping, Greening
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May 7, 2009

We wear sunglasses to protect our eyes but we still want to see. These new outdoor umbrellas by design team Bert&Dennis, offer protection and cover from the sun while allowing an unobstructed view of the infinite sky above. Or dine al…
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Category: Finding, Food & Entertaining, Shade, Wired for Sound
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May 6, 2009

Rutabega, carrots, and lettuce are sprouting from the freshly tilled soil of several urban lots in Boston. Since 1991, the goal of the Food Project has been to build a national model of engaging young people in personal and social change through…
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Category: Community Gardens, Edible Landscaping, Greening, Raised Beds, Rooftop Gardens
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