Sustainability
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Growing your own food is exciting, not only because you get to see things grow from nothing into ready-to-eat fruits and veggies, but you also don't have to worry about the pesticides they might contain , and you definitely cut down on the miles they — and you —have to travel. As it turns out, with pretty minimal effort, anyone can be a gardener . My boyfriend and I are essentially first-timers this season and so far have the beginnings of strawberries peeking out, tomatoes are on their way, the basil's about ready for a big batch of pesto, and once the last frost hits, the peppers, kale, spinach, chard, and mesclun will be on their way, too. All on a tiiiny little terrace (with the help of a little DIY carpentry ).
66 Things You Can Grow At Home: In Containers, Without a Garden - Planet Green
Self-Sustaining Aquaponic Greenhouse Coming to Vermont Park | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World
The Root Center , a pending non-profit, is building a solar-heated aquaponic greenhouse in Vermont Park. Dubbed “Garden of the Future,” the project will house a sustainable fish pond and aquaponic vegetables.