14. April 2012 • Category: Think • Comments: 0

Agricel, based in Dubai, says it can. The company launched last month, unveiling a new farming process that uses a film-like substance instead of soil. The eco-friendly material is called Skygel and the company claims it decreases water consumption by 50-90% and lowers fertilizer use by up to 80%.
They could run some tests in my herb garden. Just saying.
Tags: Agricel, agriculture, conservation, crops, desert, eco, farming, fertilizer, irrigation, Martin, Skygel, soil, water
25. February 2011 • Category: Taste • Comments: 0

- youngurbanfarmers.com
I’m thinking of spring. And gardening. Growing basil and dill. Tomatoes. Rosemary. Oregano. The green onions will come back. The chives and mint have their own beds.
This year there’s a nice shady spot for these shiitake mushroom logs from Young Urban Farmers. Low-maintenance. Fresh. Delicious. Order before April 15 and save $10.
Tags: farming, food, fungus, garden, gardening, Martin, mushrooms, urban, vegetables