Small-scale urban agriculture projects are inspiring for many people, but often they project the idea that they can’t be financially viable unless they operate as a non-profit organization. A microgreens startup from Ottawa is among those proving this idea wrong. Wizard Greens was founded by Joshua and his spouse Sarah in early 2018 at the same time that they became new … [Read more...] about Growing Microgreens with Wizard Greens’ Magic Touch
From NASA science to indoor gardening with Vertiponic
Growing food in Space requires doing more and better with less. To achieve this, it was necessary to deconstruct the principles of agriculture and to question the importance of soil and water. NASA sponsored research showed that it can be done using high pressure aeroponics (HPA). Vertiponic has decoded some of this research and pushed it further to develop their own … [Read more...] about From NASA science to indoor gardening with Vertiponic
Urban Beekeeping, a Profitable Hobby That Benefits Everyone
In 2016, I was introduced to beekeeping during a hive inspection with Martin, RakeAround’s first urban beekeeper to join our community. Since he started beekeeping 5 years ago, Martin’s passion for bees has kept on growing, and so have his beehives! Selling honey helps him to sustain his hobby, but there’s way more to the story. It is not a secret anymore, honeybees … [Read more...] about Urban Beekeeping, a Profitable Hobby That Benefits Everyone
5 Reasons Why Dublin Is Becoming One of the Best Urban Agriculture Hub
When I visited Dublin in 2018, I learned about amazing urban agriculture projects. Here's why I believe this city is becoming one of the best urban farming hubs in Europe. The main highlight of my visit was to meet with Andrew Douglas, founder of UrbanFarm. Since 2012, he designed and implemented a wide range of horticultural projects for communities, businesses, and … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Dublin Is Becoming One of the Best Urban Agriculture Hub
DIY Hydroponic with Keith from Hottawa Peppers
Starting a hydroponic urban farm and building a greenhouse for it may seem a bit daunting. However, this is exactly what Keith has done with Hottawa Peppers. We thought that sharing his story, his DIY steps to growing hydroponically and some of his business tips might show you that it is possible to create an urban agriculture project of your own.A former senior IT from … [Read more...] about DIY Hydroponic with Keith from Hottawa Peppers