gardens

Lawns vs. Food

July 28, 2011
Brian DeVore
Food and Sustainable Agriculture
city planning, gardens, Kentucky bluegrass, lawns, local food, Minneapolis Urban Agriculture Policy Plan, pesticides, turf grass, urban agriculture, urban farming

What’s up with all the backlash against urban food production? Google the phrase “urban farming illegal” and you’ll see what I mean. Communities in Minnesota and across North America are struggling with…
Making Community Gardens Feel at Home

September 2, 2010
Brian DeVore
Food and Sustainable Agriculture
city, communities, community gardens, Gardening Matters, gardens, Land Stewardship Project, neighborhoods, produce, Twin Cities, urban agriculture

By Megan Smith How many times have you wandered through a community garden and noticed its beautiful smells, creative architecture, stunning colors and abundant produce? Each garden is a wonderful and productive…