The Gift Of Growing Your Own Produce Year-Round In Inhospitable Climates - CleanTechnica

The article discusses innovative approaches to growing fresh produce year-round in challenging climates, focusing on two main examples. First, a research project in Nunavut, Canada, is enabling Inuit communities to cultivate fresh fruits and vegetables inside insulated shipping container greenhouses equipped with artificial lighting and powered by renewable energy sources. This initiative, partially funded by the Canadian Space Agency and costing about $3.6 million USD, addresses food insecurity in the region where 60% of the population struggles to afford sufficient nutritious food. Although current yields are small, the project aims to scale up production and become economically sustainable, potentially serving as a model for other remote Arctic communities. The article also highlights indoor gardening solutions for urban dwellers and those in temperate climates with limited growing seasons. It features the LetPot, a smart seed-starter system that allows users to grow herbs and vegetables indoors year-round, reducing food waste and carbon emissions associated with store-bought produce. The LetPot integrates app-based controls and sensors to facilitate plant growth