CREATING CHANGE THROUGH EDIBLE GARDENS
PLANT UP Believes That a Simple Solution Can
Solve Complicated Problems
What if we could empower the food insecure with consistent access to food.
What if we could focus on locally grown food year-round and reduce the carbon footprint of food travel.
What if we could grow food using 98% less water and 90% less space.
What if we could empower people by giving them access to the foods that support their health.
A Tool For Change
We face a profound challenge: a health crisis fueled by poor lifestyle choices and the harsh reality of hunger affecting millions daily. On top of this, our planet is suffering from environmental degradation.
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What if we could turn the tide? Instead of providing emergency food relief, imagine giving families the tools to grow their own fresh produce. Picture food pantries and shelters equipped with indoor gardens, enabling them to cultivate fresh food all year round.
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This approach echoes the timeless wisdom of Lao Tzu:
"Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime."
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By empowering people to grow their own food, we offer not just a temporary solution, but a path to self-sufficiency, better health, and a more sustainable future.
Step Up On Vine, a rooftop farm in Los Angeles, CA
supporting the area’s chronically homeless.
From an environmental perspective, Tower Gardens—our vertical garden of choice—are a game changer. They use 90% less space and 98% less water compared to traditional farming.
To put it in perspective: an acre of land typically grows about 25,000 plants, but an acre of Tower Gardens can yield up to 250,000 plants! Furthermore, it takes 28 gallons of water to produce just one pound of cucumbers through conventional farming. Imagine the impact of reducing that water usage by 98%.
Plus, Tower Gardens are soil-free, eliminating the need for fertile soil. They can be used to grow food anywhere—indoors or outdoors. By growing locally, we can significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting food, contributing to a more sustainable planet.
