Comments on: Milk-crate farming in the city http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/ Dedicated to growing local food systems & resilient communities with world-class knowledge & hands on skills... Tue, 21 May 2013 15:34:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: milkwoodkirsten http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5681 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:23:55 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5681 Cheers, will check it out!

]]> By: anneenna http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5677 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:19:19 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5677 Well there is an impressive rooftop vegetable garden on top of Bing Lee in Marrickville. You can see it from the supermarket carpark for Banana Joes.

]]> By: Joy Jago http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5675 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:56:51 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5675 Does anyone know how they modify the milk crates? I’m experimenting with growing potatoes in 30cm and 40 cm pots sitting on concrete this season, and I’m interested in this milk crate alternative for the concreted areas of my house in Sydney.
Another advantage of plant mobility is that if there is ever very wild weather (big hail storm or wind or heat-wave), I can load them up on my trolley and put them under the carport till things improve.

]]> By: milkwoodkirsten http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5480 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:00:00 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5480 Really? Darn! Still a good concept, but no questions re loading… cheers for the info :)

]]> By: Meg Paska http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5479 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:46:49 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5479 Riverpark Farm isn’t on a rooftop though. It’s ground level.

Still awesome either way.

]]> By: eremophila http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5475 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:45:56 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5475 Reblogged this on Eremophila’s Musings and commented:
This goes to prove that city dwellers can be part of the food revolution as well.

]]> By: Peter Brooks http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5474 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:33:44 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5474 To add , lower buildings could directional reflective panels or surfaces to redirect sunlight onto the above t . peter brooks mudgee (google)

]]> By: Peter Brooks http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5472 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:28:16 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5472 Verical floor greenhouse gardens in energy capture window solar glass powered sky scrapers to feed the cities with spiral slides to delver food grown to ground floor food nosh fest dining and sales. see -peter brooks mudgee-for more thoughts to fine tune the scene.

]]> By: Louise http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5471 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:22:49 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5471 I would be interested to know how the rooftops handle loading, especially during heavy rains. What happens to the excess water? Are the drains originally installed on the roof refitted to prevent soil clogs?

]]> By: Sue Carra http://milkwood.net/2012/03/13/milk-crate-farming-in-the-city/#comment-5470 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:37:13 +0000 http://milkwood.net/?p=6951#comment-5470 It makes such good common sense to utilise the rooftops to grow food. I asked an architect about it many years ago and he said the heavy weight of the soil, especially when wet, could be a problem….but then, that was back in the days when we laughed at the idea of solar panels and, you wont believe this, but I was actually FINED by my local council because I installed a rainwater tank in my suburban back yard. Shock Horror! Even though I assured them it was only for use on my garden I was ordered to remove it. Now everyone is given cash incentives to have water tanks…except me – I moved to a country property where they are a vital necessity (until they crack)….see my post on concrete water tanks. Sue

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