Gardening is no longer just a hobby; a way to add beauty to your yard or an additional food resource; gardening is now gaining popularity as a source for energy savings.
The latest garden location is your rooftop! A recent study shows that Chicago has more green roofs than any other city in North America.
Pictured here is the roof of the Chicago City Hall, from the Planetizen blog.
In a recent article, Green Roofs Take Root, in National Wildlife magazine, Janet Marinelli reports about the new phenomena of enhancing existing rooftops with a full blown garden to save energy costs which add unexpected beauty and even provide a habitat for rare and lovely birds.
Interested in adding a little green to your rooftop? Contact a group like Green Roofs for Health Cities which provides valuable resources.?
08 May 2008 GBP
