Urban Farming

You know what one of the best things about winter is? When it finally comes to an end. Ok, not really. The best part of winter is free seed catalogs! …

Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow and is great for beginning gardeners. Planting garlic in the fall after the rest of the garden is done for the …

Ever wonder why raised bed gardening is so popular? It’s more than just for looks. Once you try this growing method – if you haven’t already – you’ll probably never …

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 …

Raised garden beds are a convenient and attractive way to contain herbs, vegetables, and flowers. When I bought a house in town several years ago, the back yard was one …

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 …

Planting a garden on your roof might sound strange, but rooftop vegetation can have a huge positive impact on the environment and on your bank account. A green roof, or …

Old wooden shipping pallets make gorgeous, rustic vertical gardens with room for plenty of plants in a small space. Even apartment dwellers with nothing more than a balcony can use …

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 …