About Kenny Nyhus Fadil
Kenny Nyhus Fadil has been growing food in small urban spaces for over 6 years. What started as a single basil plant on a 40-square-foot apartment balcony in Portland has grown into a full indoor-outdoor urban garden spanning container vegetables, hydroponic lettuce towers, and a vermicomposting system that processes 15 pounds of kitchen scraps per month.
Background
Kenny studied environmental science and spent several years working in tech before turning his focus to urban food production full-time. He has tested over 50 container gardening methods, 12 grow light configurations, and 8 different soil mixes on his own balcony and indoor setups. Every recommendation on CityRooted comes from hands-on testing in real urban conditions — not lab theory.
He manages a small portfolio of niche websites focused on smart home technology, hydroponics, urban gardening, and maker tools. CityRooted is his passion project dedicated to helping city dwellers grow real food in small spaces.
Specialties
- Balcony and container food production in under 50 square feet
- Indoor grow light setups for tomatoes, peppers, and leafy greens
- Urban composting systems (vermicomposting and bokashi)
- Budget-friendly raised bed construction from recycled materials
- Season extension techniques for apartment growers in cold climates
- Sprouting and microgreens for year-round nutrition
Testing Approach
Every product review and growing guide on CityRooted is based on personal testing. Kenny grows each crop he writes about for at least one full season before publishing a recommendation. He tracks yield, pest resistance, flavor, and cost per pound to give readers data they can actually use.
Connect
Find Kenny on LinkedIn or reach out through the CityRooted contact page.