Tag hydroponics

by a featured contributor
August 27, 2022
in Analysis, Student Writings
tags Agrucultural University of Norway, Eric Lyon, hydroponics, Indoor Urban Gardening in Colorado Springs: A Smart Idea for Many Reasons, Kratky method, student writings

Indoor Urban Gardening in Colorado Springs: A Smart Idea for Many Reasons

by a featured contributor
August 27, 2022
in Analysis, Student Writings
tags Agrucultural University of Norway, Eric Lyon, hydroponics, Indoor Urban Gardening in Colorado Springs: A Smart Idea for Many Reasons, Kratky method, student writings

Colorado Springs is experiencing a population explosion. As a result, many locals are concerned with the city’s ability to accommodate this growth. One overlooked issue in the city’s expansion is the health of its inhabitants, particularly for the new residents not accustomed to Colorado’s dry climate and relatively limited availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. Popularizing urban gardening could address both climate shock and fresh food availability. Colorado Springs is

by a featured contributor
October 18, 2015
in Analysis
tags cities going green, Green Revolution, hydroponics, Jonathan Read, rooftop garden, Sustainability, urban design

Cities Going Green

by a featured contributor
October 18, 2015
in Analysis
tags cities going green, Green Revolution, hydroponics, Jonathan Read, rooftop garden, Sustainability, urban design

We’re seeing cities going green in greater numbers. Within a few decades, various cities throughout America will be struggling with populations of 20 million people and up. Imagine the difficulties this will engender given that current metropolitan stressors are already almost unmanageable. For instance, many lower- to middle-income urban families can’t afford fresh food. Wildlife must adapt to city life, causing problems for both people and animals. Storm runoff leads to flooding in many major cities, which creates a multitute