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Lochee Councillor Michael Marra at the former bowling green. “The local community will benefit hugely from this project by producing fresh nutritional food, becoming more physically active and receiving all the amazing perks of being outside.” By Lindsey Hamilton Evening Telegraph April 21, 2018 Excerpt: t’s proposed that the unused Lochee Park bowling green could […]...
One young child laughs while holding a large bowl of kale he harvested himself. By Stacy Friedman. More than 1000 urban youth have learned to plan, seed, harvest, pollinate and cook for their community. But the educational program that made it happen is in danger. By Melanie Green StarMetro Vancouver Wed., April 25, 2018 Excerpt: […]...
9 – 11 October, 2018 – New Forest, UK Wessex Institute Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AA, UK Introduction The aim of the Conference is to review and discuss ways in which urban agriculture can contribute to achieving sustainable cities. As urban populations continue to increase it is essential to consider ways of reducing their […]...
Several years ago when a friend asked Baltimore cabinet maker Stephen Fitzberger to build raised garden beds to teach Baltimore City children how to grow food, a novel idea was born. By Stephen Fitzberger (Author), Diane Fitzberger (Author) Fox Chapel Publishing Jun 12 2018 He didn’t have funds for the project, so he used reclaimed […]...
Photo Matt Writtle. The Farmbus is no regular red double decker: inside it’s a top-spec sustainable strawberry factory. By Katie Strick Evening Standard Apr. 19, 2018 Excerpt: The floors are lined with pot plants, tomato vines and coriander leaves. Hanging baskets swing from the handrails and the driver’s seat is blanketed in a green layer […]...
Much of the produce Inner City Farmer grows is donated to a women’s shelter and a church’s food pantry in Hell’s Kitchen. | Photo courtesy of Inner City Farmer. A rooftop garden could provide numerous benefits — including nutritious food and job opportunities — for those who are homeless By Dusica Sue Malesevic Chelsea Now […]...