Urban Farming

Surjit Singh Kainth grew 1355 cherry tomatoes on 1 plant, and believe it or not, it’s a new Guinness World Record.   ‘We were pretty sure it would beat the …

Geodesic dome greenhouses are beautiful, for sure, and they have many advantages that make them a great option for backyard food growing. The dome shape gives a large volume for …

The idea of a rotary hydroponic system is not a new one; this concept was developed by NASA as a possible means of providing astronauts with fresh produce while in …

We all know that potatoes are a staple of the American diet, and they are just as important across the rest of the world. According to the International Potato Center, …

Several years ago, Dennis McClung and his family started Garden Pool, a blog to document the conversion of their old backyard swimming pool into a food-producing greenhouse.   Garden Pool has …

Small-scale aquaponics: here is an affordable DIY aquaponic system – a simple and very economical design. This small system is successfully growing a variety of herbs and vegetables. This is …

Want to grow a garden but have limited space? No problem! When you grow a garden vertically, the sky truly is the limit!  There are many amazing, innovative ideas out …

Who says you can’t have an abundant garden in a tiny yard? Houzz forum user Ben (bencjedi) shows exactly how he uses buckets, raised block beds, and a livestock panel to …

We love seeing DIY greenhouse projects that save tons of money, especially when it comes to something as awesomely functional as a greenhouse. David LaFerney at The Door Garden shows …

One of the most physically demanding (and time-consuming) aspects of making compost in a bin or pile is that the pile needs to be turned over regularly to allow oxygen …