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We are often asked why Green City Growers, an urban farming company, doesn't offer hydroponics. We believe there's a difference between feeding the soil (a diverse community of microorganisms) and feeding the plant (in a sterile environment). Hydroponics is important, and has its place in solving the global issue of feeding the world's population by growing up. However, knowing how to feed the soil continues to be possibly the most important component of urban farming, and farming in general for lots of reasons.

A common question from gardeners is when to harvest different fruiting crops. A fruiting crop is not fruit, but a vegetable that bears "fruit" that you eat, instead of eating the leaves or root of the plant. Peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant are all fruiting crops. Knowing when to harvest them will help you get the maximum fruit from your labor.

The days are turning cool and the nights even cooler... Summer is officially over. You might think it's far too late to START gardening in mid-September. Not so! Just a few simple steps and you'll be enjoying your first fall harvest before you know it.

Summer may be ending, but the fall growing season is just beginning

The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting colder. School shopping is well underway. But urban farming is only rounding the corner into 3rd period! Use this fall crop list to help you make the most of the growing season this fall.

On hot summer days herbs are known for bolting out of control and going to seed. There are 3 simple steps to tame your herb garden to enjoy a continued harvest.