April 2, 2017
Photo by Rasmus Hjortshøj
Facing the challenges of producing food within the urban environment’s limited footprint, the IKEA innovation lab developed the Growroom, a DIY open source spherical urban farm one can build with a rubber hammer, 17 sheets of … Read More...
Category: Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Indoor Gardening, Urban Agriculture
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August 13, 2016


The Fiskars Project Orange Thumb community garden initiative provides groups across the U.S. and Canada with the tools, materials, and resources they need to bring their garden plans to life.

One of this year’s recipients, The Takshanuk Watershed Council in … Read More...
Category: Community Gardens, Composting, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Greening
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March 29, 2016


The small but mighty Meyer Lemon tree is all about versatility–it’s adaptable to many planting conditions and you can do so much with its wonderful fruit.
Due to its small stature, the Meyer Lemon tree does well outside in … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Experiencing, Green & Sustainable
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March 26, 2016
Turtle Island’s solar farm and five-acre organic garden.
Monica Laurence exudes positive energy and is resolute in her mission to drive conversation toward creating positive change for the planet.
Monica Laurence.
The creator behind Turtle Talks, a web series project … Read More...
Category: Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Gadgets, Green Roofs, Green Walls, Greening, Irrigation, Permaculture, Reclaimed & Recycled, Solar Energy, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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March 10, 2016

A floating food forest on a 50-foot platform made from shipping containers will dock in New York City waters throughout 2016.

Public Food in Public Space
Swale is a collaborative floating urban food project dedicated to rethinking and challenging New … Read More...
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Edible Landscaping, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Permaculture, Public Gardens, Urban Agriculture
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