Massachusetts , the Boston Medical Center has converted its roof into a 7,000 sq ft greenhouse , growing organic crops to feed patients and staff , and teaching both about healthy eating . Farm manager Lindsey has installed milk crates to grow food in , while a remotely controlled irrigation system is used to water crops when there is no rain . Allan said the roof renovation has been such a success , another may follow .
Massachusetts hospital the Boston Medical Centre has turned its roof into a 7,000 sq ft farm, growing organic crops to feed patients and staff, and educate both about healthy eating. Farm manager Lindsey Allan installed milk crates to grow food in, while a remotely controlled irrigation system is used to water crops when there is no rain. Allan said the roof farm has been such a success, another may follow.