How to Make an S.O.S. Mobile Garden

December 26, 2011

S.O.S. Mobile Garden is a discarded shopping cart, suitcase, baby carriage, even a commode, retrofitted into a mobile edible garden for the purpose of engaging the public in debates about important issues such as recycling, food justice, urban decay, … Read More…

China’s Growing Urban Population Sprouts Urban Farms

December 22, 2011


Illustration: Guillermo Munro for the China Daily.

In response to its growing urbanization, China is reinventing the “garden city” concept in order to create space for both its urban and its displaced rural citizens. Every year, more than 15 million … Read More…

Urban Gardens 2011 Eco-Awesome Holiday Gift List

December 6, 2011

I’m so excited to share these hand picked eco-friendly and well designed goodies from my holiday wish list! I’ve selected mostly experiential giftscreative things that your friends and family can do with their own hands. How about … Read More…

Moving Outdoor Gardens Indoors for Winter

December 5, 2011


Indoor plants on a New York City windowsill enjoying the view. Photo: mccorvie.net

The days of warm weather are quickly slipping away, now being replaced by cooler temperatures. It’s time to transfer plants from the outdoors to inside for the Read More…

NYC Rooftop Farm Classroom Cultivates Minds

November 16, 2011


The Greenhouse on the roof of Public School 333 in Manhattan. Photo: Ari Burling

A 1400-square foot smart and sustainable hydroponic urban farm sits on the third floor rooftop of a New York City public school. It’s home to The … Read More…

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