January 29, 2013
Next generation of urban farmers and food justice leaders.
Within New York City’s approximately 305 square mile radius and amid its vast stretches of concrete and high rises, there is a school without borders whose mission is to cultivate modern … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Community Gardens, Composting, Edible Landscaping, Education & Tours, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Irrigation, Permaculture, Reclaimed & Recycled, Urban Agriculture
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January 6, 2013
The shrinking bird population in urban settings led Netherlands-based product designer Klaas Kuiken to design an archetype Birdhouse Rooftile that replaces a standard ceramic roof tile.
The rooftop nesting place, composed of a specially designed removable basket with access below, … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Finding
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December 31, 2012
As we round the corner from 2012 to 2013, I want to stop and thank all my readers, subscribers, and social media followers for visiting Urban Gardens since it’s launch in 2009, and for supporting my vision for blending together … Read More…
Category: Apparel, Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Bulbs and Plants, Composting, Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Edible Landscaping, Experiencing, Garden Art, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Hydroponics, Reclaimed & Recycled, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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December 7, 2012
In a disused old railway bay smack down in the middle of Helsinki, a cast-off engine turn table became the foundation last spring for an urban garden oasis, complete with a modern greenhouse and café.
Turn Table, a sort of … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Community Gardens, Composting, Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Herb Gardens, Raised Beds, Reclaimed & Recycled, Urban Agriculture
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November 12, 2012
Battery Urban Farm. Photo via the Battery Conservancy.
Hurricane Sandy’s wrath caused the damage and demise of a number of New York City urban gardens and farms, some less fortunate than others.
Brooklyn Grange Urban Rooftop Farms
Brooklyn Grange lost … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Community Gardens, Composting, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Greening, Urban Agriculture
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