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This group turns unused lawns into mini farms (Video)

Fleet Farming strives to reduce the environmental impact of food production through a pedal-powered, hyperlocal urban farming model that creates a culture...

Nation’s First Urban Farming School Teaches Kids to Grow and Cook Their Own Food

One San Fransisco school will soon be teaching all about urban farming and the influences it can have on a community. The Golden Bridges School has a...

Why Chicago Is Becoming The Country’s Urban Farming Capital

Just outside of Chicago, located in Bedford Park, sits a quiet industrial complex & “you might not immediately register that you’re...

Aurora’s urban farm growing more than leafy greens

Inside an old 5,000-square-foot building at 745 Aurora Ave. the city of Aurora gifted to Triple Threat Mentoring a new kind of community garden for its...

Urban Gardening Campaign Grows Potatoes for a Cause

If you have a sunny spot in your garden, patio or balcony you can literally grow up to 100 lbs. of potatoes this summer. One charity is hoping you want...

Join the all new Urban Organic Gardener Monthly Seed Club

Join the club that delivers you garden seeds at just the right time of the year to plant them – hand selected based on your garden specs. Start...

Urban Gardening 101: How to plant in the space you have

Growing your own vegetables and herbs is very rewarding. Even if you’re new to gardening and live in an apartment or tiny space, you are still able...

Urban gardeners plotting on the roof, in the streets of Portland

“PORTLAND, Maine — At the corner of Cumberland and Forest avenues five stories up, epic views of Back Cove and the White Mountains unfold before...

Urban farm, aimed at helping vets and feeding Dallas, to take root in downtown parking lot

“For close to 110 years the city of Dallas has owned a patch of land between Deep Ellum and the Dallas Farmers Market that has withstood numerous...

Corner Garden to Supply Veggies & Provide Jobs to Individuals with Learning Disabilities.

Last October, two brothers launched an organic heirloom produce business and this year they have their eyes set on some bigger goals. Not only will they...

Ancient German City Turns Public Spaces Into Gardens and Pastures

In 2008 this German city started turning public spaces and abandoned lots into vegetable gardens where local residents and even visitors were encouraged...

Urban Farming to Feed Mali’s City Dwellers

“Aminata Niang runs a family farm on the outskirts of Mali’s capital, Bamako. She and her family also give credit to other market women, and...

Albany Bistro offers new urban garden as farm-to-table movement takes hold

People want food that is more locally grown, and this trend just keeps growing. “For the past three seasons, Albany Bistro, a high-end restaurant...

Lean on Me: Supports for Vertical Gardening in Small Spaces

Read more about vertical gardening supports at: “CustomMade.com“ ...

Farm on Four Wheels Changing The Landscape of Urban Farming

A new way of urban farming has just pulled into town, literally. A shipping container on wheels is changing the way many people view urban agriculture. “These...

5 Veggies You Can Easily Grow in a Container

There are many reasons why you might choose container gardening over more traditional methods. Maybe you’re short on space, have trouble bending...

Low Maintenance, Indoor Edibles for Small Spaces

Source: Fix.com Blog ...

The 15 Hottest Peppers in the World + other HOT products

“Imagine spending a night or a few in the hospital wishing there was a concise and quick list that covered the 15 hottest peppers in the world that...