Hydroponics Is Taking the London Underground by Storm: Grow World Comments
Recent reports have been highlighting the popularity of a sustainable method of growing plants – hydroponics – with a unique example taking place underneath Clapham High Street in London. The London underground tunnels are typically associated with modern travel, but a number of keen growers are working to show that it can take another aspect of modernity forward too – through a Zero Carbon Food initiative. A company has developed a city-farm in one such tunnel area – which has been closed to transport for a number of years.
'Agrihood' Popularity in the US Means Big Things for British Hydroponics: Grow World Comments
A number of keen suburban plant-growers in the US are making the most of sustainable growing in the form of 'agrihoods'. This is a method of food production which involves a neighbourhood working together to provide farm-to-table living. It prioritises co-operation and dedication to sustainable farming techniques. Although 'agrihoods' are workable in rural or open areas, some of the technologies and methods they use can still be utilised in smaller spaces. One way of doing this is through compact hydroponics systems; allowing people to 'farm' their own crops and plants without soil – and this can be brought indoors too! Sustainable, resource-light ways of growing are evidently popular; with hydroponics using up to 90% less water than soil systems.