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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Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Community Gardens, Composting, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Permaculture, Urban Agriculture
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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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Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Community Gardens, Composting, Edible Landscaping, Education & Tours, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Just For Fun, Permaculture, Public Gardens, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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February 3, 2010
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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Category: Community Gardens, Composting, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Greening, Irrigation, Urban Agriculture
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February 1, 2010
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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January 2, 2010
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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Category: Composting, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Green Walls, Greening, Lifestyle, Reclaimed & Recycled, Restaurants & Hotels, Solar Energy, Vertical Gardens
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