The Makarand Society Urban Farm

15/06/2016

A great next step for Urban Farmers! :)

A forest planted by humans, then left to nature’s own devices, typically takes at least 100 years to mature. But what if we could make the process happen ten times faster? In this short talk, eco-entrepreneur (and TED Fellow) Shubhendu Sharma explains how to create a mini-forest ecosystem anywhere.

31/12/2015

NYC embraces Urban Farming :)

December 21, 2015 Updated 12/22/2015 Op-Ed Farms in the projects? Yes—and that's just the beginning An innovative public-private partnership is bringing agriculture, parks, farmers markets and more to areas desperate for good food, education and jobs By Laurie M. Tisch and Rick Luftglass Comments Em…

14/05/2015

Prepare to harvest rainwater this monsoon! :)

Thinking about building your own rain barrel to save on your water bill? Good idea. DIY rain barrels have become an extremely popular way to collect rainwater to keep your garden watered for free. ...

03/05/2015

US electric carmaker Tesla Motors unveils batteries that can power homes and businesses in a bid to expand beyond its vehicle business.

03/05/2015

food for thought: edible classrooms :)

Teacher Stephen Ritz explains how a project to grow fresh food in his school turned into a wider movement encouraging healthy eating among US students

03/05/2015

60,000 pounds/acre! :o

Photo Source: DIYCozyHome Have you ever imagined what it would be like to grow your own food? As preppers, we tend to think of the best way that we can get food in cases of emergencies. While some people think it might be impossible, you'll see later just how possible it is.

29/04/2015

Produce photography: 50 shades of grapes :-)

Brittany Wright photographs everything from products and spaces to weddings and portraits. But our favorite part of the Seattle-based shooter's book is her series on food. "I'm working on my life goal of teaching myself how to cook everything and anything," Wright writes. "I enjoy the science behind…

25/04/2015

Changing the earth for 30 mins a day

Tommy Kleyn's effort managed to transform a section of a polluted waterway in the Netherlands.

09/04/2015

A 9-acre green roof! Great start, Facebook! (y)
Now grow something edible :)

See photos of Facebook's expanded headquarters

09/04/2015

Glad to see vertical indoor farms taking root in big cities :)

AeroFarms, which produces vegetables and herbs indoors, is transforming an old steel factory into a $39 million, 69,000-square-foot complex in the Ironbound section.

02/04/2015

Vegetable Garden tips! :)

Looking to add some extra color and nutrition to your meals this season? Try growing your own vegetables! Fix has growing tips for every size space. If you're interested in creating a container garden, vegetables like cucumber, eggplant, and green onion are perfect candidates for this potted practic…

28/03/2015

Keyhole gardens. Surely something worth trying! :)

Is your backyard too hot and dry to cultivate the vegetables you have only dreamed of? Keyhole gardens were developed for the sole purpose of maximum crop output in the hottest and driest of condi...