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Why libraries are the perfect place to build fruitful communities

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Apr 8
2 min

Why libraries are the perfect place to build fruitful communities

Learn about how adding Productive Urban Landscapes to libraries can be beneficial to the community...

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Planting fruit trees with The Mohammed Schools of Atlanta!

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Mar 31
2 min

Planting fruit trees with The Mohammed Schools of Atlanta!

Roots Down donated 14 fruit trees to The Mohammed Schools of Atlanta to help fulfill their vision for an edible soccer field

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Top 4 reasons to attend the Community Forum on April 14th

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Mar 31
2 min

Top 4 reasons to attend the Community Forum on April 14th

Top reasons to attend Roots Down first ever Community Forum via Zoom on April 14th

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Mar 24
2 min

It’s about to smell a lot like onions

It's about to smell a lot like onions, so let's talk about those wild onions in your yard.

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5 things our youth GreenHive leaders are looking forward to doing this spring…

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Mar 23
2 min

5 things our youth GreenHive leaders are looking forward to doing this spring…

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Mar 17
3 min

Do squirrels pity humans?

This week we're asking the hard questions, like do squirrels pity us?

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Mar 15
3 min

5 women changing urban agriculture

Here are some of the most influential women in the urban agriculture space.

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Mar 11
2 min

American as apple pie

A little history lesson about apple pie, the American food system, and why we do what we do at Roots Down.

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Mar 8
3 min

5 beautiful examples of living art

From mossy murals in NYC to a radical new architecture in Miami, here are 5 amazing uses of plants in artwork.

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Mar 5
3 min

How Roots Down creates Green Jobs

One of Roots Down's primary goals is to grow green collar jobs. Here's how we do it!

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Rabbit Holes no 8: Stories from the edges of regenerative agriculture

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Feb 26
2 min

Rabbit Holes no 8: Stories from the edges of regenerative agriculture

Our weekly link dump from the edges of urban agriculture.

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Feb 26
2 min

The tragedy of our food system

The tragedy of our food system is that we grow enough food but are unable (or unwilling) to deliver it to those in need.

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Feb 22
2 min

What is your plant patronus?

Every plant is unique just like people are. Find out what unique characteristics you share with a plant.

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Rabbit Holes no 5: Stories from the edges of regenerative agriculture

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Feb 5
2 min

Rabbit Holes no 5: Stories from the edges of regenerative agriculture

Our weekly link dump from the edges of urban agriculture.

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Top 9 Urban Agriculture Companies and Advocates

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Feb 2
3 min

Top 9 Urban Agriculture Companies and Advocates

Urban agriculture can take on many forms. It's not one size fits all. So we've put together our list of the top 9 Urban Ag advocates.

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Rabbit Holes Volume 2: Stories from the edges of regenerative agriculture

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Jan 15
2 min

Rabbit Holes Volume 2: Stories from the edges of regenerative agriculture

Our weekly link dump from the edges of urban agriculture.

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Jan 14
2 min

What is Urban Agriculture?

What is urban agriculture, and what are some of the differences between agriculture and urban agriculture?

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Jan 12
3 min

Does agriculture belong in cities?

Cities are the seat of our collective power, and urban environments desperately need a deeper connection to the natural world.

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Rabbit Holes: stories from the edges of urban agriculture

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Jan 9
2 min

Rabbit Holes: stories from the edges of urban agriculture

Our weekly link dump from the edges of urban agriculture.

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