Urban farming is experiencing a renaissance. And Keith “Fathom” Cross sings about it in a catchy, current tune he wrote titled Home Grown. Tune in here.
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How Suburban Gardens and Local Action Heal the Planet β EcoLocalizer
There is a growing grassroots movement in suburban and urban areas where the local action of growing food is beginning to profoundly transform our neighborhoods and our world. It begins first with a simple attitude shift, when we start thinking of our lawns and backyard gardens as opportunities for sustainably growing food. As we each start to plant a seed, we are healing not only ourselves, but the planet as well.
Growing Your Own Food: Green, Cheap, and Delicious
“The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.”Β ~Hanna Rion There is no doubt that human beings have become far removed from the natural world. [ … ]
New Portable Farm Makes Most of Urban Gardening
Everyone knows the very tastiest tomatoes are homegrown, lovingly staked and watered at regular intervals until they’re big and red and ripe. Until recently, such simple pleasures were reserved for [ … ]
Changing Seasons at the Community Garden
Just because summer days are on their way out doesn’t mean the gardening has to end. In climates like mine on the Northern California coast, certain plants can be grown [ … ]
Adventures in Organic Community Gardening
There are many sustainable options when it comes to putting food on the table, from eating organic to choosing locally grown foods to avoiding animal products. But there’s nothing quite [ … ]