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Starting a start-up: Pesto! How the sauce inspired ex-banker to grow vegetables on walls
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Mr Mathew Howe, founder of urban farming start-up Grobrix, builds "edible walls" for organisations and workplaces.
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SINGAPORE - For Mr Mathew Howe, a classic pesto recipe is not complete without pine nuts, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and, most importantly, a healthy measure of fresh basil.
While the herb is readily available in local supermarkets, he found that growing his own was more cost-effective, and he could also produce varieties that are tastier and more fragrant.
