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28/01/2014

Ecovative is changing the world of packaging by creating biodegradable packaging shells and inserts from mycelium structures

Product designer Eben Bayer reveals his recipe for a new, fungus-based packaging material that protects fragile stuff like furniture, plasma screens -- and the environment.

18/01/2014

Growtest.org speaking the truth! Grow your own food, so you don't have to worry about what other people are going with it.

17/01/2014

My favorite installation of Tower Garden's aeroponic system. Chef Mooney is a role model for all food purveyors

“I only use what I have,” said Chef John Mooney of Bell Book & Candle, who decides the day’s menu by climbing the stairs to see what’s fresh on the roof. His Manhattan restaurant has a rooftop hydroponic vertical farm: http://bit.ly/LaTOBO

12/01/2014

Here's a good list for the folks who have little luck with plants at home. Call em "starter plants" http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/5-hard-to-kill-houseplants-92385

We've said it here before: plants bring life to all living spaces. If you're concerned about killing plants, we've consulted with our favorite plant expert, Debra Prinzing, to bring you the hardiest ones.

09/01/2014

Why can't this be your yard? Start planning and buy some wood! It's never to early to start.

This man is my new hero. Hands down.

16/12/2013

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Great video about Gotham Greens new project with Whole Foods- check it out!

(Boston Globe) Soon-to-open Whole Foods Market in Lynnfield using its roof as commercial gardening experiment to sell goods in store below (Video by David L....

25/11/2013

Support this Chicago landmark!

Our net-zero vertical farm needs a welcoming entry where our guests and volunteers can see that they are in a new kind of building.

16/11/2013

An update from the Click and Grow team! We can't wait for ours

Dear backers,Like in every relationship, when you share your contacts it means that things are getting serious :) The same thing happened to us last week when you filled up our survey and although we have known you already for 6 months, this was the first time we actually met you. Almost half of our...

12/11/2013

Apartment scale rainwater catchment- genius!

When what you consider "outside" is a shared rooftop or balcony, a rain barrel isn't really an option. What a stylish solution: Raindrop Mini – a streamlined rainwater collection system that plugs right into your storm drain, providing an easy way to utilize rain water in urban areas.

Read more in Inhabitat: http://bit.ly/hqUX0y

09/11/2013

Go meg!

book is out! The Rooftop Beekeeper by Megan P***a. Best holiday gift for any beeks in your life. Farmer Meg's Digest

05/11/2013

Great list from Food Tank courtesy of

In neighborhoods, rooftops, parks, and even its airports, urban agriculture in Chicago is thriving. These ten projects are definitely worth exploring.

21/06/2013

"Agricivismo"- Citizen Agriculture. A future we whole-heartedly support