Projects
Do you know of any rooftop vegetable farming projects? current events? news? other relevant information? If so, we encourage you to email the information and a link to keith@skyvegetables.com
1943 New York City Rooftop Victory Garden- As a response to world war II, this garden was set up on the roof of the Children’s Aid Society in NYC. The garden was operated by none other than the kids from the society.
A-B-C Rooftop Greenhouse, New York- Echo, a non profit org is looking to build a self-sustainable, solar-heated greenhouse. This greenhouse will be used for children and their families to grow food and to learn life-long lessons of good nutrition, respect for the Earth, the dangers of global warming and a responsible relationship with the planet
Barnard College Rooftop Botany Greenhouse - This botany greenhouse located in Manhattan grows a variety of plants, some of which have edible fruits and vegetables.
Basement Garden [Asona] in Tokyo, Japan - In the basement of a 27 story office building is a commercial garden. The firm Asona grows rice, fruits and vegetables in a controlled environment. The growing rooms converted bank vaults.
Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm - With the help from The Food Project, this hospital rooftop into a vegetable garden. The vegetables are sold at The Food Project farmer’s market and a local food bank.
Brooklyn Chef Uses Pots and Containers for Local Food - Dissatisfied with the local selection of fresh produce Peter Bergold started a rooftop garden which yields produce nine months of the year
Claire-Morissette Container Garden at the University of Quebec, Montreal - This garden is located on the roof of the school of design building. Being on top of the school of design it is not surprise that this garden has been arranged in a visually pleasing manner to accompany the relaxing rooftop setting.
Community Terrace Garden in Tokyo Japan - On the third floor terrace of a sustainable co-housing facility in Tokyo is a community garden that was constructed using raised wooden beds.
Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto Uses Rooftop Produce in 6,000 Meal per Day- Describes the overall project as well as the resources used to make this venture an overwhelming success for the hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver Harvests $25,000 per Year in Produce from the Rooftop- Describes the practice of a successful rooftop vegetable farm that is also aesthetically pleasing for guests of the hotel
From the Roof to the Cafeteria, Trent University is On Top- Describes the sustainable agriculture practices of the University which farms vegetables and herbs on the roof of a campus building and transports those to the campus cafeteria to be used in meals
GreenGrid “Vegetable Carpet” Used to Grow Vegetables and Help Environment - A Park Slope resident uses Green Grid growing system to grow a variety of vegetables while retaining many eco-benefits.
“Guide to Setting up Your Own Edible Roof Garden”- Created by the Rooftop Project Garden team, this academic article (80 pages) is the culmination of the firm’s learning experiences over the past five years in the rooftop vegetable farming game.
Haiti Rooftop Uses Tires and Compost to Grow Vegetables - The Rainbow Fund and Care have joined forces to start the Haiti Urban Garden Project which seeks to improve the food supply and income-earning potential for struggling families in this devastated region of the country.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon - Perhaps one of the earliest examples of rooftop produce farming. While it is uncertain exactly what was grown it is assumed that dates and perhaps other produce was cultivated on this ancient and legendary green roof.
Hanging Gardens of Kangra Colony, India - Mr. Jasbir Atwal grows bitter gourd, spinach, sage, coriander, lemons and more using flow pots on his 4th story apartment.
Harrods of London is Growing Veggies on the Roof- Looks at an innovative rooftop vegetable farming example in which vegetables are cultivated on the superstores giant rooftop in England.
Huerta en la Terraza de su Casa - Espana (Garden on the Roof of her House - Spain)- In Bilbo Spain, a wonderful lady by the name of Silvia grows tomatoes and jalepeno peppers on the roof of her house.
India Slums Project, Hyderabad India - Run by a group of 23 women, this project looks to provide impoverished residents with fresh vegetables. This project will have serious implications for the feasibility of feeding the hungry.
International Green Roof Conference in Baltimore, MD- This provides a bit of information about the upcoming conference that will be held at the Sheraton Hotel from April 30th- May 2nd.
Knafo Kilmore Wins Award for Sustainble Living Design - Israeli architect firm Knafo Klimor won first prize at the 2nd International Architecture Competition for Sustainable Housing. The building features a high-tech rooftop vegetable garden.
Lakeside Hotel, UK - This garden produces a variety of herb and apple varieties. This is a duo purpose garden with its ascetically pleasing style and its produce production.
McGill University Burnside Building, Montreal Canada - A very successful venture run by the Rooftop Garden Project with McGill University. The produce grown is given to home stricken elderly people as part of the Meals on Wheels Program.
Milwaukee Rooftop Vegetable Garden - Community Growers in Milwaukee created a thriving mid-sized vegetable garden using raised wooden beds on a rooftop.
Portland Oregon Rooftop Uses Wading Pools for Vegetable Production - Edible Skylines created this garden using 14 wading pools. The garden grows a variety of vegetables in downtown Portland.
Sidwell Friends School in Washington DC Rooftop Garden - This futuristic “green” school, has a wonderful rooftop garden that is operated by the students and teachers of the Washington DC school.
Vertical Farm Design for Seattle Wins Award - This award winning design integrates housing with commercial farming. It features a rooftop garden and is powered using solar energy and irrigated using recycled rainwater.
Nelson Mandela Prison Garden, South Africa - While jailed in South Africa, Nelson Mandela created a flourishing garden on the roof of the jail. The vegetables were used to feed the guards and prisoners alike.
Newport Radio 105.9 , Newport RI - Chard, kale, broccoli and other greens are grown on the rooftop of the radio station. The vegetables are grown using the EarthBox system.
Northern Kentucky University Rooftop Greenhouse- Located in the downtown campus area, this greenhouse will function as a research and learning facility.
Plastic Wading Pools Used to Grow Vegetables in Chicago- Describes Dr. Ebenezer and his low cost, and inspirational rooftop gardening practice using wading pools.
Rooftop Hydroponics Farming in Dakar, Senegal- This was an experiment which attempts to prove that rooftop vegetable farming could be used to help feed [hungry] cities.
Rooftop Hydroponics Farming in Egypt- This describes the rapid expansion and growth in popularity of rooftop produce farming in Egypt.
Rooftop Revolution- Russia- Discusses the booming rooftop vegetable farming in St. Petersburg, Russia
Shirley’s Wellness Garden in Hollywood - Shirley Robinson teaches holistic wellness from her website. One of her lessons comes directly from her award winning rooftop vegetable garden which has been featured in many publications.
Singapore Looks to be Leader in Rooftop Farming- Written be urban agriculture guru, Geoff Wilson, this document discusses the enormous potential for rooftop vegetable farming in Singapore.
St. Simon Stock School- Bronx, NY – Operational since 2006, this vegetable garden was built by the Gaia Institute and is used by the grade school to help children learn about agriculture and the environment.
Sub-Irrigated Container Home Rooftop Garden, Chicago - Russ’ garden is high successful and thrives most of the year. He uses containers to grow tomatoes, greens, and much more.
Tabard Inn Small Scale Garden, Washington DC - This is a wonderful example of how to utilize small space with a simple container garden. This garden features blueberries, chives, thyme and other herbs.
True Nature Rooftop Victory Garden- Created by Urban Habitat Chicago, this is a small, soil grown, organic garden located on the rooftop of the “True Nature” organic store in Chicago.
Urban Agriculture Reaches New Heights Through Rooftop Gardening: Montreal, Canada- Discusses the use of hydroponics rooftop farming to be used a community garden.
Vancouver Condo Offers Rooftop Farming Space- The title speaks for itself; this post describes a rooftop vegetable farming project which is used to attract tenants and keep them satisfied
VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) Rooftop Greenhouse- Built on the roof of a science building on campus, this illustrates an aesthetically pleasing example of a rooftop greenhouse. This facility is used for research and education.
Vegetables, Chickens and Bees Raised on Same Roof in NYC- Surveys the highly popular and successful “Happiness Farm” located in downtown NYC.
Vertical Farm Design for Canal Street in Downtown Manhattan - The Work Architecture Company in NYC developed this fun design proposal for an awkward shaped street corner.
The WHO Farm Project - The White House Farm Project information and petition. Check it out and sign it today!
YWCA Rooftop Vegetable Garden in Vancouver, Canada - This volunteer operated garden harvest 450 kilograms in just one summer. The produce goes to a local food shelther
Zabar’s Vinegar Factory Rooftop Greenhouse in NYC - Prime example of the economic benefits of a commercial rooftop greenhouse. Eco-preneur Eli Zabar has proven to the world that an urban rooftop greenhouse system is not only feasible but can improve business.