Rooftop Gardeners {Aerava}

Rooftop gardeners are a common profession in Aerava, given that the layout of the cities requires buildings to be crammed together, without much space in between. Due to the limited size of sky isles, Aeravans turn to using the space their dwellings create, on the roofs of houses and businesses alike. Some rooftop gardens have areas specifically for the residents, but many will allow rooftop gardeners to lease the space, in exchange for reduced prices on produce. This has led to fairly lucrative business models in which investors will sponsor a promising farmer, who will then lease building rooftops, and make back their investment, plus some profit. Utilizing a variety of techniques, many rooftop gardeners have their own signature way of cultivation - some are botanists, some are potion makers, and others are mages. Which one produces the best tasting and fastest growing food is a point of contention, but everyday people benefit from the competitive market and prices.
/n Foods grown include root vegetables, chickpeas, peppers, lentils and fruits, as most have adapted to the high elevation and grow fairly compactly. Many specific produce, such as Cloudberries, Aika Peppers, and Windmaize are produced in these rooftop greenhouses, and provide produce that these farmers can export elsewhere.