Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the world and now that it’s home to the world’s largest rooftop farm, it’s even better. Urban farming company Gotham Greens opened the farm on Chicago’s South Side in the Pullman area. This marks the company’s fourth greenhouse facility and the first one they’ve built outside of […]
Keep a record of what you’re thankful for—it’s sure to lift your spirits and empower you through tough times.
While carrots take a long time to grow, the flavors and colors you get from heirloom varieties beat what you can find at the store any day.
Michael Thompson spent less than $500 on the entire project, including the car. Not a bad investment for what he was able to accomplish.
The worms are reproducing, I’ve got tons of worm castings, and the Fortress Garden is happy. It’s a good day to be a farmer.
The agency determined that the AquAdvantage salmon is safe for humans and animals to eat and that the genetic engineering is safe for the fish involved.
If you’re looking for a pest control that’s safe for people and the environment, your answer might not be pesticides—even if they’re naturally derived.
Enjoy your dahlias for another growing season with this winter storage method.
A permaculture food forest and burgeoning permaculture movement are alive in Brooklyn.
Straw-bale construction offers homeowners the chance to build the home of their dreams that’s also environmentally friendly.
Rachel Hurd Anger Chickens might seem like just another pet to some, but when we’re bringing livestock into our yards, we need to remember that their needs are not the same as the needs of the animals we might keep inside our homes. If you’re keeping a single chicken or you’re considering getting just […]
Think you can’t build your own urban farm? Think again!
