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Could Urban Farms Be the Preschools of the Future?

Nursery Fields Forever, has made a proposal for a pre-school filled with toddlers to be placed on an urban farm. They say: “The dominant preschool...

30 Plants that Are Toxic to Pets & Humans

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Cheers! Round-Up {Glyphosate} Found in Beer…

“It’s been a tough year for glyphosate, the world’s most popular weedkiller. A year ago, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC),...

Natural Recipes To Fight Off Pests- Pesticide Free Gardening Tips!

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Nation’s First Vegan-Certified Farm Is Booming in Philly

New farms are popping up all over the nation, growing food vertically has provided a way to grow more food in less space. In South Philly, a new farm...

Friend or Foe, How to Get Rid of Common Garden Pests

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Urban Farming is On Like King Kong

The new Assembly Bill, (551), that was passed in 2014 allows owners of vacant lands between 0.1 and 3 acres of size to qualify for major tax incentives...

How Hot Will My HOT Peppers Be? -Scoville Scale Heat Index Rating-

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Most Commonly Grown Crops -Gardening Through The Seasons-

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How to Grow a “Cut and Come Again” Salad Bar

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Touring Facebook’s Rooftop Garden Where The Views Are Grand – And So Are The Plants

Did you know that Facebook has a nine-acre rooftop garden? Even in the wintertime, the garden boasts spectacular views of beautiful plants and interesting...

Urban Farms Lay the Groundwork for Cleaner Air

A new state law has passed within the last few years that lets urban areas create “Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones”. These are area’s...

10 Urban Gardeners You Should Follow On Instagram

“Goodbye snow boots and chilly nights: Spring is here to stay! Along with breaking out our favorite pastel colors and springy floral manicures,...

Philly Urban Farmer-Activist Wants all of North Philly to Bloom

A decayed Philly neighborhood isn’t discouraging one resident at all. Tommy Joshua says; “I’m the product of this decayed neighborhood,”...

Mulch Much? The Benefits of Using Mulch in Your Garden

One of the best ways to bet on a healthy garden, is to incorporate using some kind of mulch. Mulch comes in many forms, and doesn’t have to be...

Plants That Naturally Repel Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes can quickly ruin the enjoyment of your outdoor garden experience. Ordinary repellents are full of nasty chemicals that you probably don’t...