Two farms in Columbus, OH are increasing healthy food access for their local community.
Photo Essay: Community Gardens Change Lives
Community gardens have the potential to transform neighborhoods, bring healthy food to areas, and connect people through educational, outdoor activity. Shareable has put together a photo essay from community gardens around the world.
Gardening for Climate Change
You can use your yardfarm to help mitigate the effects of climate change. Read the article below to find out more.
Urban Farming Institute Digs in to Build Healthier, Locally-based Food System
Through education, community engagement, and a growing land trust, the Urban Farming Institute of Boston is transforming the city’s local food system.
Capital Questions
The University of the District of Columbia is leading the charge to transform the food system in our nation’s capital.
Scientists uncover surprising source of carbon storage hidden in plain sight
Incorporating agroforestry into farming could be a major boon to carbon sequestration.
DIY Garden Supports for Strong, Healthy Plants
Have you noticed some of the plants in your yardfarm could use a little extra help? You can build DIY supports for peas, beans, cucumbers, melons (and more!) to keep them happy and healthy.
Valuing What Really Matters: A Look at Soil Currency
Soil depletion is a major global problem, but you can do your part to help. Home composting programs could provide incentives for families to keep food waste out of landfills.
How to Use Food Scraps in the Garden Without a Compost Bin
Have you ever heard of trench composting? Think: composting without the bin.
Grow. Eat. Repeat. Startup Sees Cash in Compost
Can compost be turned into a valuable business?
Infographic: Compost Impacts More Than You Think
Editor’s Note – The following comes from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (www.ilsr.org), a national nonprofit organization working to strengthen local economies, and redirect waste into local recycling, composting, and reuse industries. It is reprinted here with permission. […]
Allotment Holders Cultivate Public Space
An interesting collaboration of a public radio, university garden experts, and volunteers transformed unused land into community gardens.