Not only aesthetically pleasing, bottle walls are also quite strong.
Photo courtesy Hemera/Thinkstock The Certificate in Commercial Urban Agriculture program offers a comprehensive introduction to starting an urban farm. While the U.S. has seen an increase in the demand for locally grown foods by consumers, restaurants and retailers, there has be a decrease in the number of Americans who grow up on farms and have […]
Photo courtesy of Heavenly Horse Haven Rootie now weighs more than 1,000 pounds. The first time I saw Rootie since he was a piglet, he already weighed more than 1,000 pounds. A permanent resident at Heavenly Horse Haven (https://site.heavenlyhorsehaven.org/index.html), a farm-animal rescue in Anza, Calif., Rootie was the kind of pig bred for the table. […]
Photo by Rick Gush This blooming montbretia brightens up my every corner in my garden. Don’t take weeds for granted. At the moment, my favorite plant in my garden at the moment is a weed from South Africa called montbretia, or crocosmia. Sure, we are now enjoying our annual flood of squash, tomatoes, beans and […]
Photo courtesy of www.breakingthroughconcrete.com Breaking Through Concrete shows the diversity of urban agriculture throughout the U.S. When David Hanson and Edwin Marty realized that most of their recent conversations revolved around the popularity of urban farms, the pair decided the trend was worth writing about. “We decided to put together a book proposal to take […]
Photo by Kristie Deptula Carver Garden, in East Harlem, N.Y., proves that, despite hardships and with a little help from the city, a community can come together and make something beautiful. The Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit land-conservation organization, has given the deeds to 32 of 69 community-garden properties over to Bronx Land […]
Photo by Audrey Pavia Morning time with my flock is always entertaining. I’m not sure if it’s the fact that my chickens wake up a lot earlier than I do, or if it’s just that they are eager to start the day, but mornings with my flock are always quite entertaining. The scene is always […]
I was in Amsterdam last week for two days of meetings, so my wife and I tacked our summer vacation onto the trip.
Photo courtesy Comstock/Thinkstock Travelers can now purchase locally grown food at Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport. San Francisco International Airport’s newly renovated Terminal 2 is bringing the hustle and bustle of an international airport and the quiet life of the farm together. SFO is the first airport terminal looking solely for vendors who […]
After harvesting my fava bean crop, I developed a deeper appreciation for being able to grow vegetables in the suburbs.
Photo courtesy Getty Images/Comstock/Thinkstock Images Community gardens such as El Sereno teach families to grow their own fruits and vegetables while providing a setting that fosters community spirit. When plans to construct a road through the heart of a Los Angeles neighborhood were put on hold, residents lobbied to start a community garden in a vacant […]
