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A Conversation with Regenerative Farmer Suzannah Schneider
Inspiration, Edible Gardening, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 4/6/25 Inspiration, Edible Gardening, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 4/6/25

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.

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Polar Permaculture Solutions’ Zero-Waste Arctic Greenhouse
Inspiration, Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 1/15/25 Inspiration, Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 1/15/25

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.

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Resilience & Restoration in Hawaii’s Taro Farms
Inspiration, Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 12/31/24 Inspiration, Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 12/31/24

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.

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How Edible Gardens Transform Schools & Make Better Kids
Edible Gardening, Inspiration Kristen Svorka 12/4/24 Edible Gardening, Inspiration Kristen Svorka 12/4/24

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.

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How Rooftop Gardens Are Redefining Cities
Inspiration, Urban Farming, Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 11/6/24 Inspiration, Urban Farming, Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 11/6/24

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.

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Low-Maintenance Garden Hacks for Busy New Yorkers
Edible Gardening, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 10/31/24 Edible Gardening, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 10/31/24

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.

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Pasona Urban Farm & the Intersection of Agriculture and Office Space
Edible Gardening, Inspiration, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 10/16/24 Edible Gardening, Inspiration, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 10/16/24

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.

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Native Hudson Valley Plants For A Thriving Edible Garden
Edible Gardening, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 10/4/24 Edible Gardening, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 10/4/24

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.

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The Edible House: When Your Home Grows Alongside Your Garden
Edible Gardening, Inspiration, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 9/24/24 Edible Gardening, Inspiration, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 9/24/24

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’.

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Five Common Edible Garden Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Edible Gardening, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 9/19/24 Edible Gardening, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 9/19/24

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.

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How Alice Waters’ Masterclass Gave Me a Gardening Obsession
Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 9/11/24 Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 9/11/24

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.

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Agrocité: An Agriculture Hub on the Outskirts of Paris
Edible Gardening, Inspiration, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 8/29/24 Edible Gardening, Inspiration, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 8/29/24

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.

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Why Sage is the Must-Have Herb
Edible Gardening, Health Benefits, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 8/20/24 Edible Gardening, Health Benefits, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 8/20/24

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.

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Tending the Garden and Dancing with Nature
Edible Gardening, Inspiration Kristen Svorka 8/15/24 Edible Gardening, Inspiration Kristen Svorka 8/15/24

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.

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Rijnvliet Urban Food Forest and Edible Neighborhood
Edible Gardening, Inspiration, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 7/31/24 Edible Gardening, Inspiration, Urban Farming Kristen Svorka 7/31/24

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.

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Quick-Growing Plants to Start in July for a Summer Harvest
Edible Gardening, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 7/25/24 Edible Gardening, Plant Tips Kristen Svorka 7/25/24

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.

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How to Conserve Water in Your Garden Even Though It’s Hot as Hell
Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 7/17/24 Edible Gardening Kristen Svorka 7/17/24

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.

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How Growing Food Really Can Improve Health & Well-Being
Edible Gardening, Health Benefits Kristen Svorka 6/19/24 Edible Gardening, Health Benefits Kristen Svorka 6/19/24

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.

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