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Window Farming
A form of vertical farming where plants are grown in transparent containers attached to windows. Benefits include use of vertical space and natural light, and the decoration aspect.
Urban Orchards
Planting and maintaining trees that produce fruit, nuts, or herbs in an urban environment. Benefits include community engagement, local food production, and increased biodiversity.
Vertical Farming
Agricultural technique involving the growing of crops in vertically stacked layers. Benefits include increased crop yield per square foot and reduced land use.
Agroforestry in Urban Settings
Integration of trees and shrubs into urban agricultural systems. Benefits include enhancement of biodiversity, improved air quality, and sustainable food production.
Guerrilla Gardening
The practice of cultivating land which gardeners do not have the legal rights to use. Benefits include beautification of neglected spaces and creation of community spaces.
Urban Beekeeping
Maintaining beehives in urban areas to produce honey and support pollination. Benefits include increased pollination for urban gardens and local honey production.
Hydroponics
A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent. Benefits include water efficiency and the ability to grow in limited space.
Rooftop Gardening
Cultivation of plants on the roofs of buildings. Benefits include reducing urban heat island effect, improving air quality, and creating green spaces.
Container Gardening
Growing plants in containers instead of planting them in the ground. Benefits include mobility, adaptability to limited space, and ease of management.
Community Gardens
Shared plots of land where people gather to grow food. Benefits include community engagement, access to fresh produce, and urban greening.
Aquaponics
Combines conventional aquaculture with hydroponics in a symbiotic environment. Benefits include waste reduction through nutrient recycling and enhanced fish and plant production.
Greenhouses
Structures with walls and roofs made chiefly of transparent material, used to grow plants. Benefits include controlled environment for year-round cultivation and protection from pests.
Living Walls
Walls that are partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium. Benefits include air purification, building insulation, and aesthetic improvements.
Permaculture
Agricultural system that seeks to mimic the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems. Benefits include sustainability, biodiversity, and conservation of resources.
Edible Landscaping
Incorporates food-producing plants into landscapes. Benefits include the aesthetic appeal of green spaces combined with the production of edible crops.
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