Farming on the Rise
Farming on the Rise Farming seems to be having a comeback here in the U.S.—the 2012 Census of Agriculture, which was just released this month, is showing that farming is…
The Seed School Edition
The Seed School Edition By Greg Peterson What do we have without seeds? Is a question to ponder, but for not very long as the answer is we have nothing. …
Seeds with a Sense of Place
Seeds with a Sense of Place By Belle Starr Prominent in Europe for centuries, the local food movement is at last blossoming in the United States… and just in the…
The Harmonious Connection Between Music and Urban Farming
The Harmonious Connection Between Music and Urban Farming. By Shayna Lewis Many people are surprised to find out that I am both an urban farmer and a musician, but I…
Questions From You: Squash Isn't Squashing
Questions From You: Squash Isn’t Squashing David asked: I have a small backyard garden and I am trying to grow zucchini squash and yellow crooked neck squash, however I can’t get…
Rising Lime Prices in the US: Why We Should Care
Rising Lime Prices in the US: Why We Should Care By Greg Peterson What is the price of rice in China? Or better yet, what is the price of limes…
Questions From You: Feral Cats and Chickens
Questions From You: Feral Cats and Chickens Marshall Asked: Love the idea of keeping chickens in the city, but how do I deal with the huge amount of feral cats we…
Chicago’s Botanic Rooftop Garden
Chicago’s Botanic Rooftop Garden The Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center in Chicago has a rooftop garden a combining food, beauty, education, research, and conservation in…
Fowl Play: Your Guide to Keeping Chickens in the City
Fowl Play: Your Guide to Keeping Chickens in the City Keeping backyard chickens is becoming increasingly popular in urban areas, but for those who are interested it often seems impossible…
The Line in the Grass: Why We Should All Keep Chickens
The Line in the Grass: Why We Should All Keep Chickens By Greg Peterson Before vacating the Urban Farm almost a year and a half ago, I set up the…
