Restoring planetary health and rebuilding after an impact. – This is the second part of Greg’s interview with Rosemary Morrow, a member of the first generation of what we now call the Permaculture Movement. We reached out to some of our friends in the permaculture community and asked, “If…
Restoring planetary health and rebuilding after an impact. – In this very special episode, Greg talks with Rosemary Morrow, a member of the first generation of what we now call the Permaculture Movement. Rosemary has decades of experience teaching permaculture all over the world and she shares…
Doing the hard work of setting up a strong community. – Turn your vision for a successful community garden into a reality using the ten-step plan laid out by Christine Lance in this episode. It is no surprise that gardening skills are a plus, but what about planning, land, and funding? How do you…
A Couple of Friends Who Are Transforming Their Disadvantaged Community. – In the fourth of five episodes, we hear from Wallace Kirby and Boe Luther who have made it their mission to transform life and land. Their non-profit community garden in Washington D.C. was awarded a Growing Spaces growing dome which they plan to…
Sharing the Passion of Gardening into the Community Starting at Home. – In the third of five episodes, we hear from Andrew Trujillo whose seeds of inspiration were planted in him as a child. When those seeds began to sprout as an adult, he watered and nourished them by connecting with and learning from…
Engineering a Growing Community. – In the second of five episodes, we hear from Eric Andrews, who is using a forty-two-foot Growing Spaces growing dome to educate and inspire the members of his Detroit community. Eric’s excitement is contagious as he shares the incredible story behind the nonprofit he cofounded and tells us how…
Highlighting entrepreneurs with strong moral standings and an understanding of regenerative practices. – When we think of permaculture, we immediately think of farms, gardens and homesteads, but Joshua Prieto broadens our perspective. These principles are so universal, they can…
by Greg Peterson – In part 1 of this special 3 part series about the Past, Present and Future of the Urban Farm, Greg Peterson reviews the history of the Urban Farm and gives a sneak peek into the future.
Working toward bee conservation and biodiversity in urban areas. – Jennifer Foltz-Sweat opens our eyes to the wide world of bees. By now many of us have heard that bees are a crucial element of the environment, but what should we do with that knowledge? Jennifer explains easy things we can do to…
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