A Conversation with Regenerative Farmer Suzannah Schneider
From rooftop gardening in NYC to stewarding land in the Hudson Valley, Suz shares insights on the joys, lessons, and impact of growing food with care for the planet.
Polar Permaculture Solutions’ Zero-Waste Arctic Greenhouse
Polar Permaculture Solutions, a pioneering initiative in Longyearbyen, a remote town perched high in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, has created a zero-waste greenhouse that grows fresh greens and herbs year-round.
Resilience & Restoration in Hawaii’s Taro Farms
For centuries, the Indigenous people of Hawaii grew taro using the agricultural system of lo’i, a network of terraced fields irrigated by diverted streams. When settlers stole the land, they repurposed it for other crops, but new generations of Hawaiians are bringing this farming tradition back.
How Edible Gardens Transform Schools & Make Better Kids
Edible gardens are sprouting up in schools and their impact goes far beyond the vegetables they produce. These spaces become outdoor classrooms, gathering places, and hubs for connection.
How Rooftop Gardens Are Redefining Cities
Innovative rooftop gardens are transforming urban landscapes and revolutionizing food production. These green spaces offering a practical solution to bring food production into some of the densest places where people live.
Low-Maintenance Garden Hacks for Busy New Yorkers
Living in a fast-paced city like New York doesn’t leave much time for gardening, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a thriving, edible garden! Even if your schedule is packed, these simple, low-maintenance garden hacks will help you grow fresh herbs, veggies, and fruits with minimal effort.
Pasona Urban Farm & the Intersection of Agriculture and Office Space
Pasona Urban Farm is a pioneering fusion of agriculture, sustainability, and architecture. This nine-story office building is home to an extensive urban farm that houses over 200 species of fruits, vegetables, and rice grow, making it the largest urban farm of its kind in Japan.
Native Hudson Valley Plants For A Thriving Edible Garden
Creating a thriving edible garden goes beyond just growing food—it’s an opportunity to promote biodiversity and create a healthy habitat for people, animals, and beneficial insects alike. Native plants are perfectly adapted to the local climate, resilient, low-maintenance, and do just that.
The Edible House: When Your Home Grows Alongside Your Garden
The Edible House, designed by NLDK Architects, offers more than just a place to live—it's a dynamic space that thrives in harmony with nature, where home and garden grow together, with a design that focuses on the concept of ‘food-and-life unity’.
Five Common Edible Garden Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Gardening is all about learning, and even seasoned gardeners can fall into a few common traps. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your approach, here are five mistakes that often crop up in edible gardening and how to avoid them.
How Alice Waters’ Masterclass Gave Me a Gardening Obsession
What happened to me? Am I obsessed with gardening because I’m having a mid-life crisis? No, it’s because Alice Waters’ Masterclass broke my brain in the best way possible, and happily it’s never been the same ever since.
Agrocité: An Agriculture Hub on the Outskirts of Paris
This transformative urban farming project is part of the R-Urban Network, a broader initiative dedicated to creating urban commons through sustainable practices and community involvement.
Why Sage is the Must-Have Herb
Sage is so much more than just a holiday herb. It’s a culinary chameleon, a garden superstar, and, dare I say, the herb you didn’t know you needed.
Tending the Garden and Dancing with Nature
There’s a quiet magic that happens when we tend a garden—a sacred dance between the soil, the seeds, and our hands.
Rijnvliet Urban Food Forest and Edible Neighborhood
With the aim of creating a healthy future for the city, the municipality of Rijnvliet collaborated with residents to envision the concept of an urban food forest and edible neighborhood.
Quick-Growing Plants to Start in July for a Summer Harvest
Just because it's July doesn't mean it's too late to start your garden this season. Here are some quick-growing herbs and vegetables you can plant right now and still have time to enjoy before it starts getting chilly outside.
How to Conserve Water in Your Garden Even Though It’s Hot as Hell
Six tips on how to best save water in your edible garden while keeping your plants happy.
How Growing Food Really Can Improve Health & Well-Being
Edible gardening is much more than a hobby - it is a powerful tool for improving your physical and mental health, as well as environmental health.