Urban Farming

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three different types of plants growing in metal containers

Wall Farming

a room that has plants in it and a large mirror on the wall behind it

Built 'From the Light Up', Hydroponic Technology Startup Seeks to Revolutionize Urban Farming

Oh. My. God. I want this. The Volksgarden is a rotary hydroponics system in which plants are installed in a circular unit, growing toward a light source at the center. It has approximately 20 square feet of growing area, and holds up to 80 plants. Its most successful crops include a variety of herbs, leafy lettuces, chards, peppers, strawberries, eggplants, tomatoes, cucumbers and some flower varieties.

a living wall with plants growing on it's sides, in a room that has checkered flooring

Aquaponic Living Walls

Alert for my teacher friends! Here is an idea for a vertical garden in your classroom (plus a fish tank). This could also work in other places -- your homes, places of worship, community centres, etc.