Mar 15th 2010 5:45PM
San Francisco and Detroit may be in full bloom this spring thanks to urban farms. Who are responsible for these urban farm projects? Could urban farms really remake either of these cities? The cities' housing markets don't have much in common. San Francisco is frequently in the news for high priced homes, while Detroit is... 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 »
