Urban farming is a growing trend that has taken over cities worldwide. With the increasing demand for fresh, organic produce and the rise of environmental awareness, urban farming has become a popular way for city dwellers to grow their own food, reduce their carbon footprint, and connect with their communities. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at what urban farming is, the benefits of urban farming, and some of the most popular methods of urban farming. What is Urban Farming? Urban farming refers to the practice of growing food in urban areas, such as rooftops, balconies, and vacant lots. It can be done on a small or large scale and can range from growing herbs and vegetables to raising livestock. Benefits of Urban Farming Fresh, Organic Produce: Urban farming provides access to fresh, organic produce that is grown locally and has a smaller carbon footprint than imported produce. Community Building: Urban farming brings people together and creates a sense of commun
7 Amazing Holes - Don't Dare to Miss this Looking at photos like these scares and fascinates me in equal doses. The sheer scale of these holes reminds you of just how tiny you are. Mirny Diamond Mine, Siberia. I'm pretty sure most people have seen this one. It's an absolute beast and holds the title of largest open diamond mine in the world, at 525 metres deep with a top diameter of 1200 metres there's even a no-fly zone above the hole due to a few helicopters being sucked in. The red arrow in the photo below is pointing to a huge truck. Kimberley Big Hole - South Africa apparently the largest ever hand-dug excavation in the world, this 1097 metre deep mine yielded over 3 tonnes of diamonds before being closed in 1914. The amount of earth removed by workers is estimated to total 22.5 million tonnes. Glory Hole - Monticello Dam - A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the resevoir. This is th