How It Works

Hydroponics allow our plants to grow bigger than conventionally grown gardens because they don't work as hard to gain nutrients by developing extensive root systems. Instead, hydroponics let our plants focus their energy on developing lush, nutrient rich, edible greens 25-30% faster than plants grown in soil. 

Hydroponic systems have less evaporation, which helps to conserve water. That means less waste and pollution from soil run-off.​​

Rise Gardens is a startup company located in Chicago, Illinois, that partnered with Francis W. Parker's Social Entrepreneurship class in Fall 2019.