Tag: City
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This summer, I tore apart my backyard ahead of a major makeover to create a food-producing permaculture paradise on my small city block. The project’s massive scale would be rather daunting were it not for a permaculture plan I spent a good year creating with help from a friend. The idea was to invest time and energy…
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“Necessity is the mother of invention,” and this saying is particularly true when it comes to urban garden ideas. When faced with small outside spaces, garden designers have to work smart to get these petite plots to work. Consequently, they have bags of inspiration and creative ways to overcome the challenges. So if you’re unsure…
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Want an indoor garden? LA city council greenlights new hydroponics project The project, targeted at San Fernando Valley residents, will teach people how to grow plants using water, not soil. Topline: The L.A. City Council has approved funding for a project that will teach San Fernando Valley residents how to build and run a hydroponic…
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Dreaming of a lush, exotic escape, without upping sticks for somewhere more rural? Then, learning how to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard could be the answer. With the right planting choices, thoughtful design, and a touch of creativity, even the smallest courtyard can be transformed into a vibrant tropical retreat – no…
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Nestled within the heart of East London, just moments away from the frantic, frenetic energy of the City, sits this sanctuary of peace. With rich, vibrant shrubbery lining the edges and plenty of space to sit back and relax, this garden oasis feels a million miles away from the bankers and commuters of Liverpool Street.…
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A new business is certainly putting the garden in Garden City.”Bloom (Where You’re Planted) is something my mother always said to us growing up,” said Kelly Morris. “I come from long line of farmers and gardeners so it’s been really cool to kind of honor my legacy and my family.”Kelly and husband Andrew are the…