Miniature urban rooftop livestock produce sweet crop
On top of Chicago’s City Hall is a 20,000-square-foot garden that raises, among other things, honey from healthy beehives. The bees pollinate a 5-mile radius, which means other urban gardeners, including those with flowering window boxes, are contributing to the honey production. 200 pounds of honey is harvested each year, yielding 1300 2-oz. jars, each selling for $2. The profit benefits the Chicago Cultural Center projects. The bee livestock have been so successful that another hive is being planned for another Chicago urban rooftop urban micro-farm.
Mini Eco-Farming and Gardening for Fun and Earth-Restoring Profit
