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Default Fun Read From the Smithsonian about Food

On Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:49:39 -0500, "Steve Freides" >
wrote:

> sf wrote:
> > On Sun, 16 Feb 2014 11:53:57 -0500, jmcquown >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> NY City could grow it's own food:
> >>
> >> http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-...0216-Weekender
> >>
> >> or
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/jws29vj
> >>
> >> Great idea, really. Of course, that was in May-June. I doubt those
> >> rooftop veggies survived this winter without *constant* care. Maybe
> >> the rooftop gardens weren't intended for growing winter vegetables.
> >> <shrug>
> >>

> > First, the roofs have to be able to hold all of that weight - then
> > what do they do when the roof needs replacement or repair?

>
> Haven't read the article, but a roof doesn't need regular attention.
>

The point is that they will eventually. Then what?


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