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Urban Farm Unit - Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Pisciculture and Urban Farming
Food production

Growing food in urban cores with the Urban Farm Unit

...garden Which are the best bee-friendly ground cover alteratives to bluegrass? Best tips for growing food in small spaces - apartment gardens Discover all the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here - promote your business and get access to discount pricing on select building materials!

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Indoor hydroponic vegetable garden
Food production

Growing food indoors

...garden © biocity Now you know about the growing food indoors. Find more pages about sustainable construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. How to build a lasagna garden (no, you won't be growing pasta) How to build a raised keyhole garden Which are the best bee-friendly ground cover al...

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Climate change impact of diet
Lifestyle and environment

how your diet affects climate change

...garden  Growing food at home in small spaces - our top tips A guide to growing edible perennials in your backyard How to build a backyard greenhouse suitable for cold climates Find out more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here!  

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Tips for Urban Gardening and Gardening in Small Spaces
Food production

Grow food at home: 8 great tips for growing food in small spaces

...Gardening products Online with delivery to the door, try here. 3.) Raised beds and square foot gardening: If your gardening space is big enough for raised beds, they can be a great way to maximize space and effort. Not only can raised beds accommodate more plants per square foot, but gardening in a raised bed greatly r...

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Edible Perennials
Landscaping

A guide to growing edible perennials.

...gardening in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages here:  build your own keyhole raised garden bed  Which foods grow best in shade? Identify and avoid invasive species when gardening and landscaping  All about growing food in small spaces Sign up now for a free Ecohome Membership and reap the benef...

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Natural swimming pool design DIY (NSP) for eco homes
Natural swimming pools and ponds

Natural pools and natural swimming pools

...gardening than the chemistry you would be performing with a conventional pool. Different ponds will require different levels of maintenance; what they all have in common in this northern climate is the need to prepare for winter. Do the following towards the end of the season while the leaves are still on the trees: P...

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The Elegant Farm hydroponic bottle garden
Landscaping

Hydroponic bottle gardener launches kickstarter campaign

...gardeners can enjoy the benefits of growing their own food at home. It's extremely easy to use: All you have to do is fill it up once a week. In addition to this, mixing the nutrients is very straight forward, and sprouting your own seeds is easy and virtually free! FEATURES 93% biodegradable and recycled materials Co...

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