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What is hydroponics - is it the future of farming?
While industrialised farming techniques have meant a more plentiful supply of cheaper, fresher food – most notably in the developed world...
Urban Green Farms
Jun 13, 20192 min read


AQUAPONICS: THE MOST COMPELLING REASON?
Food Purity Food purity is one of the main reasons a lot of people get into aquaponics. Every time I run my 4-Day Aquaponics MasterClass,...
Urban Green Farms
Jun 11, 20194 min read


Why 'overwatering' is not ideal for house plant care!
You hear these all the time: Overwatering is the number one killer of houseplants It's better to underwater than to overwater If your...
Urban Green Farms
May 9, 20193 min read


EASTER SALE! 3 green Easter gift ideas for the whole family to enjoy!
Ditch the chocolate this year for something a little greener, healthier, more sustainable and environmentally friendly. We've wrapped up...
Urban Green Farms
Mar 26, 20192 min read


Indoor Gardening helps promote mindfulness, happiness & creativity!
Want to feel happier, more creative, less stressed, and more connected to nature? Get started with indoor gardening here are some handy...
Urban Green Farms
Mar 22, 20192 min read


Freshwater Gardens; benefits, types and they're fun for everyone!
The Aquasprout is the perfect freshwater garden - shop here: @aquasprouts Freshwater gardens come in all shapes and sizes, but we've...
Urban Green Farms
Mar 19, 20192 min read


Aquaponics: 10 Best Fish & Plants to use!
Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture, which is growing fish and other aquatic animals, and hydroponics which is growing plants...
Urban Green Farms
Nov 15, 20181 min read


Spring - Harvest new growth with these indoor flowers
While it may not feel like spring has sprung, the cold weather will be a thing of the past and we'll wake up to chirping birds and...
Urban Green Farms
Oct 4, 20182 min read


Aquaponics is a mashup of hydroponics and aquaculture
Aquaponics is a mashup of hydroponics and aquaculture. It is the practice of using fish wastewater as fertiliser for plants, whose roots...
Urban Green Farms
Sep 14, 20181 min read


5 BENEFITS OF VERTICAL FARMING: THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE?
Farming, an activity usually reserved for rural areas, might soon take to the cities ““ vertically. By the year 2050, the world’s...
Urban Green Farms
Aug 23, 20182 min read


Urban Farms: Feeding 1 home at a time...
Large-scale urban agriculture is on the rise globally, with more and more farms appearing in our cities. A far cry from allotments and...
Urban Green Farms
Aug 21, 20182 min read


Food for thought: Considered growing your own?
We currently rely on shipping large amounts of food across the world, leaving us remarkably vulnerable to disruption from wars, climate...
Urban Green Farms
Aug 9, 20181 min read


10 Benefits of Aquaponics - Easy & fun!
We've simplified the top 10 benefits of Aquaponics and why it's a super fun way to start an indoor farm at home! Start your own garden...
Urban Green Farms
May 31, 20181 min read


4 Amazing Herbs to Grow in your Aquasprout!
Have you heard about the Aquasprouts? Yes, no maybe? Well don't worry, I'm here to make its introduction really simple! The Aquasprouts...
Urban Green Farms
May 23, 20182 min read


Shared Economy- Food swaps?
History has a way of repeating itself. It wasn't long ago that neighbours and communities would share resources and food. Most...
Urban Green Farms
Apr 16, 20181 min read


10 High Schools That Teach Hydroponics and Aquaponics as Sustainable Urban Agriculture.
Hydroponics and aquaponics are an important part of sustainable agriculture, especially in space-scarce urban areas. Numerous high...
Urban Green Farms
Mar 24, 20184 min read


Regenerating Soil Can Increase Biodiversity.
Today, one of the most important considerations in how we use our ecosystem is sustainability. Regenerative Agriculture is the key.
Norman Olsen
Jan 11, 20183 min read


The 6 Best Healthy, Edible Plants to Grow Indoors
Urban farming and rooftop gardens are paving a new sense of community. Australians are embracing farm-fresh food. And for good reason
Andrew Meseha
Dec 6, 20177 min read


How and Why Millennials Are Making Urban Gardening Mainstream!
What’s more, demand by socially conscious young people for fresh food is outpacing demand as the food supply chain becomes more saturated.
William Dunn
Dec 3, 20175 min read
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