Patio-Ponics

As of July 31, 2010 we will close the doors to Patio-Ponics . I would like to thank everyone for their support over the past two years.

Robots taking over (the yard) Information Technology News, Reviews, and Analysis

Garden Center Magazine : News What genes help blossoms last longer? Garden Center Industry News and Events. Research from USDA ARS seeks to answer this horticulture conundrum

researchers have found in landfills legible 30-year old newspapers,
5-year old lettuce, and 10-year old hot dogs

MoreMarin Buzz Home: Bright Green Marin: The myth of the compostable fork, part 1 Bright Green Marin by Jan Alff Wiegel It all started with a question about compostable forks. MoreMarin columnist Dorette Sommer-Franks and I were talking about the impact of plastics and take-out containers on the environment and the pervasiveness of "green-washing....

Permaculture: The Next Step Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Society? | Sustainable Food Ever heard of permaculture? If not, you probably will very soon.

Garden Center Magazine : News Tomato blight threatening Louisiana gardens Garden Center Industry News and Events. Disease is likely being introduced on infected transplants

Rain Barrels are in!

Did you know 2 inches of rain on an average size rooftop will yield over 200 GALLONS of FREE water.

Philips Biotower Puts Farming in the Kitchen (With Style) - Philips biosphere - Gizmodo According to Philips designers, if you're the type who grows a bit of basil on the windowsill, you'll be addicted to raising your own crustaceans in no time.

High-rise to get 250-foot-tall 'garden' - Environment- msnbc.com Architects and federal officials plan one of the world's most extensive vertical gardens:250-foot-tall trellises designed to shade the side of an 18-story office building in Portland, Ore.

Best Office Plants: Good Plants For The Office Environment By: Nikki Phipps Did you know that office plants can be good for you? It’s true. Not only can plants enhance the overall appearance in the office, but they can also reduce stress and eliminate air pollutants. A healthy, happy employee can increase productivity to

Protecting Indoor Plants This Winter | DoItYourself.com Tips on how to protect your indoor plants in the winter

Poinsettia death trip!

Garden Center Magazine : Plants Poinsettia death trip Garden Center Industry News and Events. Many consumers kill their holiday plants with neglect in about two weeks