Rooftop Farm Installation: UrbanHarvest specializes in designing and installing rooftop farms on residential and commercial buildings. We assess rooftop conditions, reinforce structures if needed, and install raised beds or containers. Our rooftop farms can grow vegetables, fruits, and even grain crops. We ensure that irrigation and drainage are properly set up for city environments. By utilizing rooftops, we maximize otherwise wasted space to produce local food and help insulate buildings naturally.
Vertical and Hydroponic Systems: To optimize limited ground area, UrbanHarvest implements vertical farming and hydroponics. We build multi-level shelving or tower gardens where leafy greens and herbs grow up instead of out. Our hydroponic systems use nutrient-rich water to grow plants indoors or in small spaces. These methods can multiply yield per square meter and can be installed in basements, balconies, or unused rooms. With vertical and hydroponic solutions, even small urban dwellers can benefit from home-grown food.
Community Garden Development: UrbanHarvest works with local communities to establish shared garden spaces. We organize vacant lots or common areas to create garden plots where neighbors can grow crops together. Community gardens often include composter systems and shared tool sheds. UrbanHarvest provides training and management for these projects. Community gardens foster social interaction, provide fresh vegetables to urban residents, and bring a sense of green respite to city blocks.
Edible Landscaping: We blend aesthetics and agriculture through edible landscaping. Our designers incorporate fruit trees, herb planters, and berry bushes into parks and public plazas. These living landscapes provide shade and beauty, while also offering free, healthy food to the community. UrbanHarvest advises on plant selection that thrives in urban settings. Edible landscapes serve dual purposes: green recreational areas and supplementary food resources.
Agritech Consulting: UrbanHarvest advises businesses, schools, and municipalities on integrating urban farming technology. We conduct workshops on soil sensors, IoT climate control, and efficient irrigation. For example, we help schools set up hydroponic lab projects or assist restaurants in installing kitchen gardens. Our consulting includes planning, budgeting, and connecting clients with urban farming grants and incentives.
Produce Distribution Networks: We help connect urban farms with local markets and restaurants. UrbanHarvest manages small-scale distribution systems so that produce grown in the city can reach consumers quickly. This can involve weekly farmers markets in city squares or delivery partnerships with grocery stores. Short distribution networks ensure customers receive the freshest possible food and support the local economy by keeping food dollars within the community.
Waste Recycling and Composting: Urban agriculture thrives on recycling organic waste. UrbanHarvest sets up composting systems where community kitchens and households can drop off food scraps. We convert this waste into rich fertilizer used in the urban farms we manage. This circular approach reduces landfill waste and returns nutrients to the soil. By tackling organic waste, UrbanHarvest promotes a closed-loop urban ecology.
Green Roof Consulting: Beyond food, UrbanHarvest supports the installation of green roof vegetation. We consult on projects that cover roofs with grasses and plants for insulation and rainwater absorption. These green roofs reduce urban runoff and heat, complementing our food-growing initiatives by making more city surfaces eco-friendly. Whether it’s food plants or just greenery, UrbanHarvest helps make city buildings part of the ecosystem.