Best Cities for Urban Gardening? You Decide.

March 6, 2010


Seattle urban garden, photo: The Daily Green

According to the Huffington Post, Seattle is one of the best cities for urban community gardens. Because of their P-Patch Program, there are 68 gardens scattered throughout the city and plans for four additional gardens…

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Greening Flatbush: Garden Where You Are

February 12, 2010


Sustainable Flatbush volunteers planting daffodils, 2009

More than a tree is growing in Brooklyn. Greening Flatbush: Garden Where You Are, presented by Sustainable Flatbush Sunday, February 21,  is an afternoon of short demonstrations and hands-on workshops including seed-starting for kids and adults, composting…

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Vision for Edible City Gaining Ground

February 3, 2010

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The soon to be released film, Edible City, tells the story of real people making real change right in their urban backyards. The film aims to provoke critical thought, further the dialogue surrounding food and our food system, and ultimately inspire…

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Nurturing Urban and Local Sustainability: A Fruit Tree Grows in Boston

February 1, 2010

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How can the health of people and the environment in urban areas become a community responsibility? Boston’s EarthWorks takes a step forward.  Founded in 1989, EarthWorks is a non-profit organization operating under the slogan: planting a healthier and more sustainable urban environment.

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I’ll Have an Order of Offsets With That Burger

January 2, 2010

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The Shake Shack in Madison Square Park sports an ivy-covered roof

It’s fast food, but really good fast food, and it helps preserve an urban park. Shake Shack donates a portion of every purchase to The Madison Square Park Conservancy. Financed and…

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