We are what we eat, but do you know what you’re eating? Urban agriculture is the global movement that encourages the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food in the city. As our world becomes increasingly defined by urban structures, exploring urban agriculture to encourage greener living is something essential for the quality of city life. From beekeeping in rooftops to underground mushroom farms, this book explores the fascinating and diverse world of urban agriculture, giving you the opportunity to learn from the best practices and get your hands dirty, be it in your balcony, a community garden, or even starting a business around it. Equipped with the right know-how and the proper tools for growth, we are well on our way to ensuring our cities grow in a healthy direction. Grow better, eat better, and make the world better! "From beekeeping to vegetable harvesting to subterranean mushroom farms. Gardening got cool. (...) In the end, the medley of crises the planet faces—biodiversity, climate, health—may not be remedied entirely by a gardened awakening... but they might be given a bit more breathing room.”  FLAUNT MAGAZINE ― Flaunt Magazine – The Garden issue (USA), July 2021 What to expect: – A comprehensive overview of the vast universe of urban agriculture, with a balanced combination of inspiration and practical information on the topic. – A collection of visual material shot in its majority by photographer Valery Rizzo and including exclusive imagery. – Insightful texts in the topic authored by journalist Mónica Goya, as well as guest writers who are knowledgeable experts in the field. – A must-have for city dwellers who dream of a greener life, both amateurs and business entrepreneurs. Photographer Valery Rizzo is based in New York and specialises in food, farming and lifestyle photography. Her work has been published in media such as Bon Appetit, T Magazine, The New Yorker or Der Spiegel. She is an enthusiast of urban farming and has extensive knowledge in the topic. Her work is part of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Archives. Mónica R. Goya is a journalist and photographer based in London. Her work focuses primarily in the fields of travel, gastronomy, wine and farming. Her long-term journalistic projects explore the culture of working the land and the intersection of human rights, food politics and sustainability. She has a strong interest in food justice and is a volunteer at Food First. She is a European citizen, speaks English and Spanish and can communicate in French and Italian. Prior to settling in London, she lived in Galicia, Madrid and Paris. She spends her spare time in the outdoors.