EarthTalk: Hydroponics? Does pollution affect IQ?

Oct. 23, 2010   1 Comment  

Hydroponic growing not only eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides but also takes up much less space than traditional agriculture, meaning that even an apartment window can yield impressive amounts of food throughout the calendar year. (Media credit/Ars Electronica, The Window Project)

Is growing hydroponically good for the environment?

EarthTalk: Organic gardens? Non-toxic bug spray?

March 23, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Dear EarthTalk: I want to start an organic vegetable garden in my yard and I would like to know how to combine crops to make better use of time and space. – Val Thomason, Denton, TX Most commercial farms concentrate on growing a few select crops to supply a wide variety of customers, but gardening [...]