South Florida based URBAN FARM GURU, INC. has recently completed the application process and has been awarded the distinction of Certified RainXchangeTM Professional (CRP) by Aquascape, Inc. This new rainwater harvesting professional certification program was newly implemented in June, 2009. Certified RainXchange™ Professionals are the most qualified and informed RainXchange™ rainwater harvesting system installers [...]

There are many ways to make wicking beds with all kinds of different containers. Here area couple of videos that help make the process fun and clear. Wicking beds are easy to make or build and are great way for you to save water and time watering your garden. Enjoy! By the way be sure [...]

Aquaponics can fit into the smallest spaces, making it perfect for the urban environment. Here is an example of the use of abandoned space in a non-descript strip mall in outer Orlando. I was forunate enough to take a tour of Sahib’s wonderful exeperimental aquaponics. Aquaponics is an awesome potential for the complete localization of [...]

New soil can be created from any old source of clay, sand and silt. Using the process of Secondary Succession, anyone can easily create new and healthy soil without adding organic material, compost or fertilizers. This process can be used in places where organic material is not available. Secondary Succession is a term coined in [...]

Here is an inspiring story of a comunity that collectively shaped their own water security by using ancient methods of harvesting water in a dry landscape. The results have had a lasting impact on the well being of the comunity and has had indirect benefits of restoring rivers and wildlife back to the region.