April 27, 2015
While not exactly nomadic, urban dwellers are known to be constantly on the go. It’s no surprise then that many urban gardens are designed to follow suit. With the roots to grow and the wings to fly, mobile gardens are … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Urban Agriculture
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April 21, 2015

Tasked with designing an educational kit to convey “the contributing factors of urban poverty,” designer Ryan Romanes dreamed up the Urban Survival Pack.


To be used in the classroom, the package’s playful shape and tactility is intended to engage children … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Creating, Education & Tours, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Indoor Gardening, Urban Agriculture
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April 5, 2015

You know about farm-to-table dining and perhaps garden-to-glass cocktails. Now there’s Field-to-Vase–where the dining table’s flowers were freshly picked at the flower farm only a few feet from where you are seated.

The Field to Vase Dinner Tour is … Read More...
Category: Experiencing, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Travel
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April 3, 2015

Crece Jicama is a collection of hanging ceramic pots inspired by the shape and texture of Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus), a native Mexican climbing vine and root vegetable popular in Mexican cuisine.

The handcrafted pots hang from long rust-hued leather straps, … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Green & Sustainable, Sky Planters
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