How to “Level Up” Your Garden by Choosing the Right Seeds –by Tayler Jenkins of Urban Farm University. Are you choosing the BEST seeds for your garden? How do you know? Is it because they’re organic, heirloom, or non-GMO? What if I told you that you can grow fruits and veggies even more nutritious, delicious, and resilient than those from your favorite seed catalog… without spending a dime?
By Guest Blogger Tayler Jenkins : I really like food. Eating food, cooking food, harvesting food, thinking about food. Truly, I can never really get food (and food systems) off my mind.
My activism started at a young age. From encouraging neighbors to vote on animal welfare propositions in 8th grade, to co-leading the organization Real Food ASU in college, to working for Urban Farm U, to gardening and…
We each have our own definition for urban farming and ways of getting involved. In this episode, Jake Mace, Scott Murray, Tayler Jenkins, Kari Spencer, Justin Cutter, and even Jason Mraz weigh in on what urban farming means to them!
We Need to STOP Recycling! By Janis Norton,Manager of The Urban Farm. Scrolling through social media is a real challenge lately. Not even touching on the political minefields, the reality…
Simple Secrets for Sustainable Living By Tayler Jenkins The effort to live a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle can feel daunting and even hopeless at times, often enough so much so…
My First Hive:A New-Bee’s Introduction to Beekeeping By Tayler Jenkins I’ve always had an affinity for bees. In the first grade, I started a “club” called The Buzzers, where willing…
DIY Zero Waste Kit By Tayler Jenkins As the immense amount of waste generated by modern society becomes an increasingly alarming and urgent issue, many of us ponder what we…
Ecovillage Living: A Revolutionary Approach to Thriving in the Modern World By Tayler Jenkins When is the last time you’ve had a meaningful conversation with a neighbor? What would your…
Lessons from a Farm in Nepal: Love, Community, and the Pursuit of Permaculture By Tayler Jenkins Humble Beginnings In the enchantingly beautiful foothills of the Himalayas, there is a little…
Food Forests: The Future of Community-Scale Food Production By Tayler Jenkins Imagine a forest full of delicious edible fruits and vegetables just steps away from your neighborhood. Rather than buying…
