Plants in Plastic
Green Roof Growers Sunday, July 20, 2008 Plants in Plastic Gardening is natural. Wholesome, organic, healthy, pure,.......... Growing plants in plastic containers seems to stand all that on its head. I still think it's a great idea. These planters let non-gardeners, like myself, get great results. I'd guess that most of my peers haven't thought about growing anything since they were in elementary school and started something from a seed as a science project. Sub-irrigated planters (SIPs) are perfect for them. Around the world, large numbers of people are moving to cities, and at least here in Chicago , the Community Gardens that exist have long waiting lists. Why not offer those people the chance to grow something on their balcony or deck (or roof)? The simple act of growing a little bit of your own food can lead a previously apolitical person to question any number of things: the subsidy program that is the lifeblood of agribusiness , how modern agricultu...
