December 19, 2018

Hurry! There’s still time to grab a few last-minute holiday gifts for the urban gardeners on your list!

Tripod Plant Stand
$20 Buy Here.

Orla Kiely ‘60s Stem Bird House
$49 Buy Here.

Gardener’s Pocket Tool Gift Box
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Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Gifts, Green Gadgets, Herb Gardens, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening, shopping, Urban Agriculture
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September 30, 2018

You won’t accidentally stumble onto Gibbons Rent, a tiny narrow cut-through between Magdalen and Bermondsey Streets in London SE1. Tucked away in the shadow of the towering spire-like skyscraper known as The Shard and close to the busy London Bridge … Read More...
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Community Gardens, Composting, Container Gardening, Education & Tours, Finding, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Public Gardens, Travel
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September 26, 2018

What does the future of urban farming look like? For Marjan van Aubel, it’s Power Plant, a self-powered hydroponic solar greenhouse she showcased last week at the London Design Biennale.

Power Plant’s transparent solar glass is not only visually … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Greening, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening, Irrigation, Rooftop Gardens, Solar Energy, Travel, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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September 13, 2018
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Photo by Robin Plaskoff Horton.
If you are a gardener, it’s likely you feel connected with nature and care about the planet. Think about strengthening that relationship by learning some simple ways to green your garden or greenhouse.
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Category: Composting, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Irrigation, Rain Gardens, Reclaimed & Recycled, Solar Energy
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September 11, 2018

It’s a sustainable dog’s life in this contemporary canine cottage. The eco-chic timber construction features a turf clad side ramp leading to a slanted green roof with a motion-activated water faucet and integrated irrigation system.

Pups can lounge rooftop with … Read More...
Category: Great Finds, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Greening, Irrigation, Rooftop Gardens, Solar Energy
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