# Fish-Fed Rooftop Gardens This Aquaponic Greenhouse is Located on Top of a Metalworking Shop By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-01 | Updated 2015-09-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaponic-greenhouse References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/09/01/edenworks-is-building-the-future-of-food-on-urban-rooftops/?ncid=rss) & [edenworks.org](http://edenworks.org/) 'Edenworks' is a New York-based startup that is running a self-sufficient aquaponic greenhouse on top of a local metalworking shop. In countries around the world, many people have turned to [urban gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green) as a means of supplementing the local food supply. This innovative rooftop garden not only grows its own produce but runs entirely on fish-based fertilizers. The aquaponic greenhouse builds on the concept of virtual farming by growing a number of different foods on top of one another. The [stacked growing beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-tower) contain a soil-free growing solution that produces various leafy greens and herbs. Unlike other rooftop gardens, all of the plants at Edenworks are fed fish manure. The beds are connected to a large fish tank that transfers wastewater directly to the growing beds. The technology allows the plants to be grown with entirely natural substances. The fish-fed rooftop garden demonstrates one of the more natural ways that consumers can grow their own produce in the urban environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Rooftop Gardens:** Opportunity for businesses to create self-sufficient gardens on top of buildings to supplement local food supply. - **Aquaponic Farming:** Disruptive innovation potential in using fish-manure fertilizers to grow crops in a soil-free solution. - **Virtual Farming:** Technology-driven approach to stack and grow different foods on top of one another in a controlled environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture:** Innovative farming techniques using aquaponics and sustainable fertilizers to increase crop yield and reduce environmental impact. - **Urban Development:** Opportunities to incorporate rooftop gardens into urban infrastructure to promote local food production and create green spaces. - **Sustainability:** Growing demand for eco-friendly practices in agriculture, such as aquaponics, for a more sustainable and self-sufficient food system. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Enclosed Vertical Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-1.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instafarm.md) - [Expansive Local Vertical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onefarm-vertical-farm.md) - [Indoor Hydroponic Smart Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-gardens-indoor-device.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md)