American as apple pie
A little history lesson about apple pie, the American food system, and why we do what we do at Roots Down.
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Mar 4, 20213 min read
Can we reimagine streets for people?
When it comes to vehicles, we mainly talk about reducing emissions. Should we be talking about eliminating cars instead?
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Feb 26, 20212 min read
The tragedy of our food system
The tragedy of our food system is that we grow enough food but are unable (or unwilling) to deliver it to those in need.
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Feb 26, 20212 min read
How to improve drainage in your yard
Water drainage problems in yards are a typical problem for many homeowners. Here are a few tips for naturally managing water.
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Feb 12, 20213 min read
What is regenerative harvesting?
Many cultures have practiced regenerative harvesting as way to let the soil rest, and provide habitat and food for other species.
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Feb 4, 20212 min read
What are Heirloom Seeds?
Heirloom seeds are old varieties of seeds that are typically passed down through the ages. Let's chat about why they're so cool!
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Feb 2, 20213 min read
Top 9 Urban Agriculture Companies and Advocates
Urban agriculture can take on many forms. It's not one size fits all. So we've put together our list of the top 9 Urban Ag advocates.
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Jan 25, 20218 min read
17 medicinal plants that can also be used for toilet paper
Can you use plants for toilet paper? Of course you can! Here are 17 plants that make perfect TP replacements.
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Jan 21, 20213 min read
Why leaf blowers are a triple negative
They're ubiquitous, cheap, and noisy, but are leaf blowers any good for the environment? No, not at all.
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Jan 20, 20212 min read
Solving housing and food insecurity at the same time
Can we solve the housing and food crises with a single solution? We believe we can.
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