Sustainable Gardening Hub: Vertical Farms, Rain Gardens & More

Key Advantages of Vertical Farming Over Traditional Gardens and FarmsWhat advantages do vertical farms have over traditional gardens and farms?

Dear EarthTalk: What advantages do so-called “vertical farms” have over traditional gardens and farms? —Sylvia Pleasant, Washington, DC When Dickson Despommier’s book The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century was first published, there were no vertical farms. Now, it’s an exciting movement in U.S. food production, providing pesticide-free leafy greens and herbs to […]

How Can Teachers Integrate Sustainability Into Their Curricula?

Dear EarthTalk: What resources are out there for helping teachers integrate sustainability topics into their curricula?    — Melinda Zullo, Toronto, ON   Teaching our kids about sustainability and green living is one of the most important things we can do to safeguard the future of humanity and the planet we inhabit. The North American Association for […]

Rain Garden, Takashi .M, FlickrCC

From Rain to Garden

Stormwater runoff is the number-one cause of water pollution and the greatest threat to our country’s estuaries. Rain gardens offer a beautiful solution.

Know Thy Garden

No natural pest- and weed-prevention methods are perfect (although flame weeders sure look fun). But keeping your garden healthy is the place to start.

Right as Rain

Homeowners can prevent pollutants from harming surface and groundwater by installing a rain garden, a pond-like recess shaped like a saucer or shallow bowl.

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