LA Urban Farms' Tower Gardens Save Water, Space and Time
Laura McQuarrie — April 13, 2015 — Eco
References: laurbanfarms & treehugger
Just as many skyscrapers are built up in order to conserve land space in cities, LA Urban Farms is adopting the same idea for gardening with its Tower Gardens.
Developed by Tim Blank, a leader in horticulture and aeroponics, the Tower Gardens are ideal for urban farming, since this solution needs no soil and requires 90% less space and water than traditional agriculture systems. Another bonus is that these towers cut the growing time in half, which means that fresh produce is ready twice as fast.
These vertical gardening towers make it much easier to eat local and free up a lot of time that is otherwise spent on garden maintenance. This efficient system has already caught the eyes of several restaurants and has already been implemented at Google's cafeteria, Chicago's O'Hare airport and Giant Stadium.
Developed by Tim Blank, a leader in horticulture and aeroponics, the Tower Gardens are ideal for urban farming, since this solution needs no soil and requires 90% less space and water than traditional agriculture systems. Another bonus is that these towers cut the growing time in half, which means that fresh produce is ready twice as fast.
These vertical gardening towers make it much easier to eat local and free up a lot of time that is otherwise spent on garden maintenance. This efficient system has already caught the eyes of several restaurants and has already been implemented at Google's cafeteria, Chicago's O'Hare airport and Giant Stadium.
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Gardening - The trend of adopting vertical gardening towers for efficient and time-saving gardening on a large scale.
2. Aeroponics - The trend of using soil-free aeroponic methods for low-water, high-yield gardening and agriculture solutions.
3. Urban Farming - The trend of adapting new gardening techniques in the urban areas for fresher, healthier, and sustainable produce.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Adopting vertical gardens for on-site fresh produce for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses to increase sustainability and lower food waste.
2. Agriculture - Exploring the potential of aeroponics as an innovative, water-efficient, and time-saving solution for large-scale agriculture.
3. Real Estate - Incorporating vertical gardens in residential and commercial buildings for greener and healthier living and workspaces.
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