Living City is a group of three seasoned gardeners working several sites in the Cully Neighborhood in NE Portland. We manage our greenhouse and gardens with an emphasis on biological controls and adhere to organic standards, although organic certification is not a goal. Rather, we prefer to develop direct relationships with the community members that purchase our plants and produce, thereby cutting out the need for third-party certification. Living City strives to be a carbon neutral, community-minded business and thus is bicycle-based, sources locally from other small businesses whenever possible, and minimizes the use of packaging. We apply our concern for the environment to all of our business practices, including using materials that are reclaimed or sustainably produced. We are committed to providing clean, nutritious food and plants to our community with ecological and social integrity. We hope to contribute to the long-term resilience of our community by strengthening our local food system and helping people grow more food!For the 2011 season, Living City is introducing a unique garden start CSA in conjunction with courses on gardening, cooking, and preserving your harvest. We will help you get in touch with the flow of season, providing you with the plants, seeds, and know-how to harvest from your own garden all year long. In addition, you receive some materials for better garden management.
