Today is the winter solstice, and a snowy one at that. Brooklyn is blanketed in about 10″ of powder, the kind that finds apartment dwellers staying inside and huddling around whistling radiators. You might think this weather would bum out an urban farmer, remind her of how long it’ll be before the last frost and [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Thoughts on the solstice and a whole lot of snow
Posted in Inspiration on December 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
New Farm Progress!
Posted in Farm Progress, tagged ben flanner, brooklyn, brooklyn grange, city, green roof, roof farm, roof garden, rooftop farm, urban, urban agriculture on December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Lots going on in the journey for the new farm! Thanks again to everyone who came out for the party at bobo. The energy came out in full force, which made for an excellent night.
Never a dull moment, this morning Shamus stopped by with about 15 empty bushels from his pickling – so our crate [...]
Thank you!
Posted in Events on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Top Left:Dan,Aaron,Phoebe. Top Right:Free Advice. Bottom Right: Sarah and Katie
Thanks to bobo, our sponsors, and everyone who came out Monday night in support of the farm!
Holiday Fundraiser Party – come drink with us!
Posted in Events, tagged bobo, brooklyn, brooklyn grange, city, cocktail, event, green roof, holiday, new york, party, roof farm, roof garden, rooftop farm, urban agriculture, urban farming on December 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Brooklyn Grange presents a Holiday Cocktail Party and Fundraiser for our 1-acre rooftop farm!