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Permaculture is part of a growing sustainability movement that seeks to increase productivity and minimize waste. The current model of growing foodstuffs far away from the urban areas where they are largely consumed is wasteful in many ways. Food that has to be shipped long distances is by necessity picked before peak freshness, so that it does not become overripe in transit. Packing and transportation costs are added to the purchase price of the item at the grocery store. The end result is a (more…)

Urban living is a lifestyle of comfort and fun, but if you are looking for a little more, then gardening is the way to create an outdoor space of beauty while living in the city. You can choose to grow flowers to surround your home or vegetables for the fresh taste right from the vine for family meals. Both are great reasons to take up gardening.

The best way to begin is to decide what you want to grow and if (more…)

Living in a big city has many advantages. Greater job opportunities, an active night life, diverse neighborhoods and a variety of foods, to name a few. A huge bonus to city living are mass transit systems. These create efficient, convenient ways to travel throughout the area.

It’s entirely possible to live in a large city without ever having to get behind the wheel of a car. Being able to hop on a bus or subway train to get to your destination saves time and (more…)