A rising number of home growers are turning to shared rooftop gardens, and in many cities, communities are now producing food together instead of gardening individually. This shift is changing how ...

Three stories above a busy stretch of North Halsted, on a rooftop with views of downtown skyscrapers, crickets chirp and prairie flowers dance in the breeze. Waist-high grasses set the tone in a ...

As urban populations grow and green spaces shrink, cities face two major problems: worsening air pollution and limited access to fresh, affordable food. Rooftop gardening offers a smart, eco-friendly ...

Cities around the world are facing a double-edged crisis: food insecurity and increasing air pollution. As urban populations grow, concrete landscapes continue to expand, leaving little space for ...

Supermarkets raising their home-grown veggies in hydroponic greenhouses is science that smacks of science fiction. Picture it. Steamy rooftop gardens under glass structures where a bounty of fresh ...

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Spinach, kale, lettuce, onions, carrots, green beans, sugar snap peas, strawberries, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, pumpkin, and broccoli — all grown from seed — are underway this season in ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...