June 22, 2011

Launched in March, FARM:shop hopes to bring the countryside to the city. Photo: London Permaculture.
“People will think you’re crazy, then they’ll love it” commented Jamie Oliver on a recent visit to the FARM:shop, a once derelict London shop … Read More…
Category: Community Gardens, Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Finding, Green & Sustainable, Hydroponics, Permaculture, Reclaimed & Recycled, Rooftop Gardens, Urban Agriculture
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March 30, 2011

Photo: Kerry Michaels
According to Kerry Michaels, who writes about container gardening for About.com, there are absolutely no rules when it comes to container gardening, but there are some tips and guidelines that can be helpful when designing your container.… Read More…
Category: Community Gardens, Container Gardening, Creating, Edible Landscaping, Herb Gardens, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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January 8, 2011

Exploring the role of women in landscape architecture, the documentary film, Women in the Dirt, takes us behind the scenes with seven of California’s most influential female designers: Mia Lerher, Andrea Cochran, Cheryl Barton, Isabelle Greene, Katherine Spitz, Pamela … Read More…
Category: Community Gardens, Experiencing, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Green Walls, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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December 16, 2010

Imagine a sustainable and sophisticated design for a public space that responds to the increasing public interest in urban agriculture, beautifies a neighborhood, and at the same time, engages the community. The Huntington Urban Farm, designed by New … Read More…
Category: Community Gardens, Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Public Gardens, Urban Agriculture
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October 17, 2010

Many have written, photographed, and spoken about urban gardens. But this is the first time I have seen someone rap about urban gardens. I was “moved” by this urban gardens rap music video…
And as the rappers note: ”Urban gardening … Read More…
Category: Community Gardens, Experiencing, Green Roofs, Urban Agriculture
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