By Vanessa Richins

Hopefully the thought of worms under your sink doesn’t make you cringe.

One of the easiest ways for an urban gardener to compost is with a worm compost bin under the kitchen sink.

It can also be kept in the basement or cellar. Since it is indoors, worm compost can be made at any time of the year, regardless of cold and snow outside. The optimum temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit, but it can still work down to about 40 degrees if necessary.

Worm composting - properly known as vermiculture - is a way you can get compost faster than traditional composting. You can use regular earthworms and redworms, though Read the rest of this entry »

By Michael Nolan

In recent years we have been hearing more and more about how our individual carbon footprint has an effect on the world in which we live.

Nearly every aspect of our lives affect our carbon footprint, but we as urban gardeners have the ability to reduce our own footprint and help to beautiful our surroundings and clean the air we breathe at the same time.

Not only is growing your own urban garden enjoyable, thrifty and healthy, it reduces your impact on the environment substantially.

1. Urban Gardens Reduce Fuel Costs
The more we grow, the less we rely on food Read the rest of this entry »