Benefits of choosing Urban Farming

There are many benefits to urban farming versus traditional farming. Urban farming is more productive and sustainable, organic produce becomes more accessible, and it is small-space friendly. With urban farming one person can produce almost 100 times more food than compared to regular farming (per square foot). When urban farming, the farms are designed vertically … Read more

Grow Light Basics

Let’s talk about grow lights… Grow Light Basics All green plants require light to perform photosynthesis. During which, special cells convert the energy contained in the light into sugars. In the process, plants give off oxygen. Plants vary widely on how much light they need to thrive. Low-light houseplants, such as dracaenas, will generally do … Read more

Ways to Approach Urban Farming

One benefit of urban farming is that it is more productive. One person can produce almost 100 times more food than compared to regular farming (per square foot). When urban farming, the farms are designed vertically instead of horizontally, which allows you to grow more product per square foot. Also, most urban farms are indoors … Read more

Intro to Horticulture

There is a great need for greenhouses and vertical farms with the continuous increase in population. Within the last several years, urban farming (growing food in urban areas) has grown to be a world-wide trend. As the food demand increases, we must look at alternative opportunities for growing healthy and nutritional food. Many plants and … Read more