hydroponics
Hydroponics is a family affair; at least, it is for Rod Kelly and his daughter Alex Armstrong. They founded Fare House Farms, located in Spring, Texas. The farm grows vegetables without soil, using only water and nutrients – the growing process of hydroponics....
nature, sustainability
What is a green roof? A green roof is a roof that is covered with vegetation like plants, flowers, shrubs, or small trees. Green roofs are also known as living roofs, the sister to the green wall. What are the benefits of green roofs? There are many, so let’s...
sustainability
You may have heard the term “zero waste” cropping up in the news lately. What exactly is it? As you might guess, zero waste is a philosophy of trying to generate no waste. Waste is becoming a global crisis. Americans alone create 262 million tons of trash a year, and...
sustainability
You’re probably familiar with reusable packaging materials like glass jars, but have you ever heard of reusable fast food packaging? It’s certainly not something you see often, if at all. But, we’re seeing new ideas in sustainable packaging more frequently now....
food, hydroponics
Have you been hearing about hydroponics? Are you curious about it? Or are you contemplating a hydroponic garden for yourself? Maybe you’re wondering what type of plants and vegetables can be grown hydroponically. what is hydroponics? Hydroponics is a soilless...
