Category Archives: Construction Progress

Cold Frame!

Posted on January 11, 2011 by batteryrooftopgarden

The cold frame arrived on December 20.  It is a thing of beauty, although a far cry from the traditional country cold frame, which usually consists of an old window propped up against a south wall, and a rough wooden box … Continue reading →

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Food Security

Posted on November 13, 2010 by batteryrooftopgarden

Among its other well-documented drawbacks, the industrial agriculture system, with its lack of genetic diversity, highly concentrated production and reliance on long-distance transportation,  presents a point of particular vulnerability for the United States.    “Food security” is an issue starting to enter the … Continue reading →

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Construction Progress Photos

Posted on September 27, 2010 by batteryrooftopgarden

Construction of the green roof commenced in early March and was largely complete by late-May.  See “The Team” page for names of the designers and contractors involved.  Here, in chronological order, are some photographs of construction progress: Below are the open-bottom … Continue reading →

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