Aug 18th 2010 4:54PM
Is New York City the "greenest" American city? Not if you consider the recent two-steps-back the city and state have taken concerning community gardens. TreeHugger reports on testimony last week that reveals that New York State has weakened rules that were set in 2002 to protect community gardens from development. If... Continue Reading »
Feb 23rd 2010 1:00PM
"It's not easy being green," Kermit the Frog famously sang about his trademark pigment. But the same could be said for urban community gardeners, who against many odds, manage to grow nutritious produce in the heart of their cities. Brooke Budner and Caitlyn Galloway, both 29, diligently tend to a patch of land in San... Continue Reading »
Oct 6th 2009 10:00AM
Who says that "going back to nature" can't include some really neat tech gadgets? Here are three gadgets sure to improve your corner of the world and still fit into your apartment. These tech gadgets address three specific environmental concerns: electricity usage; soil fertility; and air quality. Continue Reading »
Sep 24th 2009 8:00AM
Keeping worms in the Kitchen?! Ewww! Apparently not everyone is so grossed out. Kitchen composting is getting popular in New York City apartments according to The New York Times. Is a composting revolution rearing it's wriggly head? Here's why composting with earthworms isn't as skin-crawly as you might imagine and why... Continue Reading »
