Exteriors - Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Food production

Flow frames: How to make your own honey

Imagine siphoning honey straight from the hive, no mess, no fuss, with little to no stress on the bees. How to make your own honey at home Can you imagine having honey on tap straight from your beehive? That is exactly what father and son team Stuart and Cedar Anderson aim to bring to market with an…

Rainwater Collection & Watering

Installing a rainwater catchment system

If you think a rainwater catchment system might be what you're looking for, whether to maintain independance or to further water conservation, read on. Setting up a rainwater catchment system If it is not for financial reasons, why are you installing a water tank? Here are some reasons: To do your part for water…

Rainwater Collection & Watering

Introduction to rainwater harvesting

Whether you plan to use rainwater for toilets, showers or properly filtered for drinking, harvesting rainwater can be an excellent part of a home water efficiency strategy. Rainwater harvesting is a great strategy for reducing domestic water use and protecting our homes and the land surrounding it. Harvesting…

Landscaping

How to make a keyhole raised garden, a DIY guide

How to get this drought-resistant efficient growing method working for you, a five step process. What is a keyhole garden? A keyhole garden is a circular raised garden bed with a compost basket at the center and a keyhole-shaped path that allows access to the entire garden. The compost basket can be fed throughout…

Food production

Growing vegetables in the shade

Don’t let a lack of direct sun exposure stop you from growing your own food, there area many vegetables that will grow well in the shade. If you're like me and you love to grow your own food but have limited access to all day sun, do not fret - a bountiful harvest is still well within your reach. Just like the…

Food production

Growing food in urban cores with the Urban Farm Unit

Designer Damien Chivialle re-imagines how we feed our cities, one container at a time, combining aquaculture & hydroponics. So, urban agriculture. It's important, right? That’s certainly the conclusion I've come to when pondering the future of food production, our future on this planet, and sustainability in…

Food production

Growing food indoors

Introducing BioCity's indoor vertical veggie garden. This beautiful installation made with reclaimed wine bottles allows you to grow arugula, chard, strawberries, cherry tomatoes and more all year round in your very own home. Introducing BioCity's indoor vertical veggie garden. This beautiful installation made with…