Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Portable gardens – urban food
About the challenge
[edit | edit source]for those who have many challenges like space limitations, rules and regulations, micro climates and contamination, to name just a few and they would like to live more sustainably and are keen to become more self reliant and grow some of their own food. portable garden are the way to go . this can make permaculture to be practised very successfully in urban areas
Description
[edit | edit source]Plastic bags can be used or recycled and help in the growing of food Container plants offer a simple way to maximize small spaces. Despite their convenience, planning them properly is essential to success. since it can save a lot of water will reduce the amount of water used and keep containers moist and healthy hence saving a lot of water
Areas of impact
[edit | edit source]- Ecology
- Seeds, Food & Soil
- Economy
- Sharing & Collaboration
See also
[edit | edit source]| Authors | Iain Findlay |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Global Ecovillages NetworkGEN Africa, GENNA, GENOA |
| Ported from | https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/portable-gardens-urban-food/ (original) |
| Cite as | Iain Findlay (2025–2026). "Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Portable gardens – urban food". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |