the greenest pics yet

peeper plant with shitakes growing 12 inches down in the growing pail

The Ark Two compost pile

Happy Farmer on top of the world (elevation 1500 ft, southern Ontario)

winter rye sprouting early november, Ark Two above ground

Ryerson University Winter Greenhouse Growing

Ryerson University Greenhouse Oasis

Ryerson University Winter Greenhouse Growing

What is it?

A research and development seedling nursery, salad mix production and soil making site.

Why:

To apply practical local waste management and food production strategies into architecture building.

Where:

4th floor greenhouse room, Architecture Building, Ryerson University
2 roomed south facing indoor greenhouse, including growing shelves and washing station.

When:

Beginning winter 2007-2008.
Long term integration into building.

Who:

Chris MacLuckie, President thegreenerside
Rosa Umana Rosales, Architecture Student

Volunteers, restaurants, and associated groups.

How:

Integrated all season worm composters
Bio-intensive growing areas

Selected R & D testing

Ryerson University Winter Greenhouse Soil Prep

more green pics

mulmur community garden

mulmur valley

the beginnings, Riverdale Farm

Pine River Headwaters, below Ark Two, Horniing’s Mills

Hog’s Hollow property maintenance

Hog’s Hollow property maintenance, front yard

back yard reseeding

back yard reseeding 2 weeks later