Urban Farming

Raised garden beds have become a staple in many home gardens and for a good reason. They offer several benefits, from improved drainage and pest control to aesthetics. Moreover, they …

Are you tired of fighting weeds and struggling with poor soil quality in your garden? If so, it might be time to consider raised bed gardening. By elevating your plants …

While American soldiers fought around the globe during World War I, citizens at home faced rationing and food shortages. The government urged people to grow their own food to supplement …

The Eco-Barge is a floating greenhouse designed to grow organic food for urban areas while producing clean energy. It was created by Serbian architecture design studio Salt & Water to teach …

Imagine a school where inner-city kids spend part of their day in a garden learning to grow and cook organic foods. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Edible Schoolyard is an organization …

News about so-called superfoods is everywhere, touting their abilities to do everything from relieving pain to preventing cancer. But what is it that makes these foods so super? These foods …

A significant part of off-grid living is producing a wide variety of food that will add to, and satisfy your meal planning. With spring approaching, you should already be planning …

Have you ever had a season where you feel like you do everything right, but the weather just doesn’t cooperate with you? Weather plays an important role in gardening. Vegetables …

Green onions have become one of my favorite garden plants because they are incredibly easy to grow and can be used in so many ways. I add them fresh, frozen, …

If you don’t have a large garden or great local soil, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow delicious cucumbers ready to be picked fresh for a crisp salad. The solution …