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...
Category: Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Experiencing, Herb Gardens, Urban Agriculture
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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 Greenhouse Project, … Read More...
Category: Composting, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Greening, Irrigation, Permaculture, Solar Energy, Urban Agriculture
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October 26, 2011
On a perfect New England fall day a few weeks ago, I toured Tuthilltown Spirits, a Hudson Valley, NY artisanal or “craft” distiller of handmade spirits–some produced from apples grown at orchards less than 5 miles away and grain … Read More...
Category: Edible Landscaping, Experiencing
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October 18, 2011
The To Be Nature wood chopsticks bring new meaning to Chinese leftovers. My mother would be very happy with these–not only because she loved Chinese food, but because she was always reminding us not to let things go to waste.… Read More...
Category: Edible Landscaping, Finding, Reclaimed & Recycled, Urban Agriculture
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October 12, 2011
8 is a holistic container gardening kit that, in the designer’s words, “unites the social elements of food, ethical and moral issues about food production, and contemporary technology.” I love the classic, handmade quality of Derksen’s design. In this digital … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Creating, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Urban Agriculture
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