John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Fruit, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,
City farming on the rise as COVID-19 prompts people to rethink how they source their food
The coronavirus pandemic sees a surge in the number of people wanting to grow or source food closer to home, either on urban farms or even in public spaces.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Cover Crops, Vegetables, Hobby Farming, Gardening, Sustainability, Urban Farming,
Cover Crops and Garlic: Blog 24 in a Gardening Series
Cover crops, also called green manure crops, are those planted for their effect on the soil and enhancement of subsequent crops rather than for direct use. There are a variety of types and species. Now is the time to sow many cover crops.
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10/28/2020 SOURCE: www.nationalobserver.com
Urban gardens are thriving worldwide, especially this year as pandemic-bound city dwellers have sought sustenance in gardens, parks and other green spaces.
Urban gardens growing strong amid COVID pandemic
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10/19/2020 SOURCE: www.latimes.com
As California moves through its fourth summer of drought, cutting back on water use means shorter showers, fuller dishwashers and drier lawns for most people living in urban areas.
Innovation is blooming at water-wise urban farms
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10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.perthnow.com.au
Celebrity gardener Charlie Albone from Better Homes and Gardens could have just given his quirkiest tip yet — taking indoor plants into the shower with you.
Should you shower with your plants?
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Gardening, Sustainability, Urban Farming,
Ask the Master Gardener: Add a splash of fall color to your yard with shrubberies | Brainerd Dispatch
The Brainerd area supports numerous colorful shrubs that show off the splendor of autumn.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Beekeeping, Urban Farming, World Population,
When it comes to beekeeping, your mood matters. Here's why
More of us have taken up beekeeping in our suburban backyards. But if you're not having any success handling them, it might be time for some self reflection.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Urban Farming, World Population,
The Revolutionary Uberization of Agriculture one step at a time
Uberization is a word derived from the functionality of Uber, the popular commute option in our fast-paced world. This word has various applications and con
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Beyond Organic , Sustainability, Urban Farming,
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Ag Europe, Urban Farming,
'Urban Farming': Are rooftop fields the future?
Large cities offer millions of square meters of unused roof space. Why aren't they being converted to cultivate crops? The potential seems enormous, but "urban farming" is still in its infancy. EURACTIV Germany reports.
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