The Sky's the Limit for Edible Rooftops
America’s city skylines might give the appearance of concrete jungles. But a closer look reveals that it’s not all cement and steel. According to a recent New York Times article, “Urban Farming, a Bit Closer to the Sun,” sky-high mini farms are gradually taking root on many rooftops in cities such as New York, San Francisco and Boston.
Lacking street level ground space, apartment dwellers, restaurants and even schools are raising the roof with tomatoes, squash, peppers, and many other edible vegetables and fruits.
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