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Window Farming

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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.

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Urban Orchards

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Planting and maintaining trees that produce fruit, nuts, or herbs in an urban environment. Benefits include community engagement, local food production, and increased biodiversity.

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Vertical Farming

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Agricultural technique involving the growing of crops in vertically stacked layers. Benefits include increased crop yield per square foot and reduced land use.

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Agroforestry in Urban Settings

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Integration of trees and shrubs into urban agricultural systems. Benefits include enhancement of biodiversity, improved air quality, and sustainable food production.

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Guerrilla Gardening

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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.

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Urban Beekeeping

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Maintaining beehives in urban areas to produce honey and support pollination. Benefits include increased pollination for urban gardens and local honey production.

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Hydroponics

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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.

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Rooftop Gardening

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Cultivation of plants on the roofs of buildings. Benefits include reducing urban heat island effect, improving air quality, and creating green spaces.

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Container Gardening

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Growing plants in containers instead of planting them in the ground. Benefits include mobility, adaptability to limited space, and ease of management.

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Community Gardens

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Shared plots of land where people gather to grow food. Benefits include community engagement, access to fresh produce, and urban greening.

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Aquaponics

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Combines conventional aquaculture with hydroponics in a symbiotic environment. Benefits include waste reduction through nutrient recycling and enhanced fish and plant production.

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Greenhouses

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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.

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Living Walls

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Walls that are partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium. Benefits include air purification, building insulation, and aesthetic improvements.

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Permaculture

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Agricultural system that seeks to mimic the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems. Benefits include sustainability, biodiversity, and conservation of resources.

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Edible Landscaping

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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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