While trying to adapt my garden knowledge to growing on a sweltering rooftop I have run into more than a few speedbumps. However, the initial garden implementation has still seen a few successes. Let’s celebrate them! An early step in any garden should be the start of a composting system. We used a simple plastic bin with a lid for our small … Read More
As the heat increases, so do the attacks on the urban garden by pests. Our most recent challenge has been an infestation of spider mites on the eggplant. You can identify this pest by the white dappling spreading over the leaves and the furry brown mites and green eggs underneath. While the fire ants have tried to help us combat the situation … Read More
As more and more urban families begin to explore growing food at home, we read about more and more run-ins with homeowner’s associations and city councils claiming that our gardens are unsightly and inappropriate. While I do not recommend backing down or growing apologetically as we strive to show our communities what can be possible, I do want to encourage the aesthetically … Read More
Calling all urban farmers: If you are yearning for some actual land to grow on, there might be a match for you! As it turns out, there are plenty of urban growers all over the country looking to cut down on their lawns and allow someone else to share in the bounty of soil. Hyperlocavore is an online community where you can … Read More
Edible City: Grow the Revolution is a portrayal of several different voices in the local food movement, from occupiers to Oakland community members where several programs are taking off. If you are looking for model programs to study in order to develop an agriculture program in your city, consider City Slicker Farms and Alemany Farm, among the many other organizations featured in the documentary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rIVqGtgDHBo#! … Read More