Snowed in?

Check out "Deep Economy" by Bill McKibben.





McKibben discusses the construction of our modern economic system (from the industrial revolution onwards), and how it came to base itself on a "more is better" and "growth is more" system, which we are no longer able to sustain both economically and physically (in terms of the environment). The conclusion is in the formation of local, community based economies, and restructuring how we consume our natural resources. He emphasizes that "More" is not only no longer functional, it is no longer making us Happy. Anyone else agree? I do.

I am right in the middle of it of the book, I will get back some more insights from Mr. McKibben when I finish.

Some Visuals...

Wondering what we mean by raised-bed farms? This is what a typical backyard farm looks like after it has been built. Size can range widely, from 4x4 to as big as you can fit in your yard. A 4x4 can feed 1-2 people, depending on what type of produce is being grown. The farms below are in Brookline, Jamaica Plain, and Quincy, MA.

Quincy, MA

Jamaica Plain, MA

Brookline, MA

We use Organic, chemical-free soil, wood, and gravel, to build the farms. The sides of the raised-bed can also be made out of stones, depending on what you think is nicer for your yard (no functional differences). We're excited to see how much produce will grow out of these farms (above). Once the snow stops falling, of course.

GCG in Intentionally Urban Magazine

Check us out in In/Ur Magazine. Gabe gives some helpful tips for winterizing your garden.

Read the Article Here (Page 43)

Welcome to the Green City Growers Blog!

Hello!

Welcome the the Green City Growers Blog. We are a Boston-based business specializing in backyard and rooftop farms, urban farming education programs, and sustainability consulting. We are excited to be blogging! We will try to keep you updated as to the latest happenings in the sustainablity movement, as well as up to date with What GCG is working on in the community. Expect some recipes, sustainability tips, and other fun stuff as well.

Green City Growers was founded as an attempt to create energy efficient, locally conscious alternatives to the current produce market. Backyard farms save both money and energy, and allow the owner more control over what they are putting in their body. Our produce is organic, tasty, and as local as it can get (your backyard!).

We are also working on an urban farming after school program, as well as creating consciousness about sustainable issues for the community.

For more info on our business, check out our website here

We are excited to be out and about in the Internet, please let us know what you want to hear more about, or about the awesome garden you have on your roof, or that delicious local meal you threw together last night. Bring it on.