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Spring has finally sprung and we couldn't think of a better time to start planting some veggies! Even if you don't have a green thumb, rest assured -- we've rounded up 5 green tips that will make sure
The cleverly designed Bee Station is a cute little refuelling and nesting site that sits in your flowerbed, welcoming tired bees with a sweet treat. Produced by a pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, the feet
(F)utility Kitchen is a commentary on the current trend of DIY and urban farming. Artist Leslie Mutchler created the project as a way to cultivate edible vegetation in a confined space. The gravity-drip
Did you know that the world's largest rooftop farm is located in NYC? That's right, called the Brooklyn Grange, the 40,000 square foot elevated garden is located on top of a six-story warehouse, and
The 45-foot domed greenhouse sits on half an acre of land leased from the National Gardening Association. Using only fish food and seedlings to start, the team will install a fish pond in the center of
HAPPY EARTH DAY INHABITAT READERS! From the foothills of the Colorado Rockies to the tip of South America to the sandy beaches of Australia, Inhabitat's growing team spans all corners of the world. To
Inspired by the concept of living walls, designer Danielle Trofe created Live Screen, a sculptural, self-irrigating planter system, comprised of tiered, organic-shaped pods that can house many forms of
Located in a small village on the outskirts of Warsaw, the Safe House is surrounded by a series of thick, movable walls that arm and disarm like an armadillo's armor. In its daytime state, the eastern and
What started with one seedbomb dispenser has now grown to a fleet of over 60 locations across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Europe. To date, Greenaid has distributed over 75,000 seedbombs (that's 40
Looking for a fun alternative to your home or office's drab and lifeless seating? Then take a cue from the FurniBloom designed by Icelandic landscape architect Dagný Bjarnadóttir. A set of furniture
The garden was showcased as part of the Royal Horticultural Society flower show's urban rooftop design category and truly takes the idea of a green roof to new heights (pun intended). While we've seen
Artist Jose Agatep gathers glass containers of various shapes and transforms them into incredible terrariums filled with locally grown plants, wild mosses, small stones, soil, and wood chips collected
Living walls have been exploding in popularity over the last couple of years, but if you're baffled about how to create one of your own, Urban Zeal planters are like vertical gardens for dummies. Their
Over the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in the availability of biodegradable plant pots, and I'm finding them everywhere from my beloved Gilbertie's Herb Gardens (which sells locally
In addition to the adaptive reuse of an existing building, CrystalZoo made sure that what new construction was done was streamline to minimize waste. The materials used were chosen for their low impact,
Brown thumbs got ya down? The good news is that nowadays, there are plenty of technological cheatsheets out there to help you keep your plants alive and well. From smart iPhone apps that offer a plethora
The 38,000 m2 facility would offer quiet space for those who want to read or research as well as for larger public functions. Inside, visitors could make use of not only the library but also a theatre
Disconnect that garden hose from your faucet! We've found a much more eco-friendly alternative that harnesses the power of the sun and the gift of rain to store life-giving water for your plants.
The Augustenborg Botanical Garden in Sweden illustrates the fact that green roofs aren't limited to just one color - they can be red, yellow, white and even pink. Planted on top of industrial and office
We love treehouses here at Inhabitat and are enamored with eco-architect Mitchell Joachim's visionary ideas about how to grow living treehouses from ficus molded around frame structures. We've covered
This past semester the Interactive Telecommunications Graduate Program at NYU’s Tisch school conducted its first ever course in living systems, which encouraged students to take on projects related to
La Rioja Technology Transfer Center is a space dedicated to IT training, development and research. Since the work that's being done inside the building can become very, well, technical, FOA wanted to
Rain barrels are a great way to reduce water use -- but they're not really convenient for those of us in smaller rental properties that have a shared rooftop or balcony which we call “outside.” Young
We’ve heard of supermarket hydroponics before: window hanging, wall-mounted, and rooftop farm concepts have been abundant over the last decade. Truthfully, though, how many have you actually seen?
Nowadays, teaching children about the world of technology is just as vital as teaching them their ABCs. One of the most important life skills for youngsters to learn at an early age is how to think
Would you love an ever-so-stylish swimming pool in your backyard, but hesitate due to the water and energy requirements? Well you're in luck! Award winning Australian landscape designer Phillip Johnson,
When it comes to gardening, the thought of using organic fertilizers that are free from harsh chemicals seems... well, natural! But did you know that urine is a fantastic source for natural nitrogen-rich
New York City's gardeners are helping to lead the way in creating more sustainable communities. Of those surveyed, 80 percent of the city's community gardens produce food for their neighborhood, 65
Instead of kicking your Christmas tree to the curb, bring it with you this weekend to your local park or community garden for Mulchfest 2011 to turn it into mulch for city trees. The event is part of
