CULTIVATING TOXICITY
TL;DR: If you bought a tomatillo seedling from us this spring, it might be a Black Nightshade, which your plant ID app will tell you is poisonous. It’s not. Our food system is.
BROOKLYN GRANGE CO-FOUNDER GWEN SCHANTZ, STEPS DOWN
After 12 years of co-leading Brooklyn Grange, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Gwen Schantz has stepped down. While we could never encapsulate Gwen’s contribution to the business in a blog post, here are some highlights of her impactful 4,455 days at Brooklyn Grange.
INNOVATIONS IN GREEN ROOF TECHNOLOGY: INSTALLING THE US’ FIRST COMMERCIAL POLDER ROOF
We’re always on board with trying out new green roof and stormwater management technologies, so we jumped at the chance to install the first commercial Metro Polder Roof in the United States. Read on to follow the process!
MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TEAM BUILDING EVENT
Planning a team retreat in New York City is no small feat. There are a million schedules to manage, countless options, and in today’s case, many folks are finding that they’ve never met some of their colleagues in person. In response to the rising inquiries we’ve seen for team building activities, we put together a guide on how to make the most of your retreat. Read on!
EARTH WEEK 2022 — ROOTING FOR NYC’S FUTURE
The City of New York is demonstrating its commitment to leveraging green infrastructure as a climate resilience tool just in time for spring.
BROOKLYN GRANGE PLANTS FOOD FOREST ATOP THE JACOB JAVITS CENTER
Brooklyn Grange, the New York City-based rooftop farming, design/build, and events business, has installed a unique food forest atop the roof of the Jacob Javits Convention Center’s recent expansion
PAINTING THE SKYLINE GREEN: A CALL TO ACTION
Adding more green roofs to NYC’s urban landscape is one realizable way to help stem the causes and effects of climate change. Read on for tools on how to advocate for a green roof in your office or residential building.
HOSTING EVENTS WITH THE PLANET IN MIND
What does it mean to be a sustainable events venue? How can professionals in the hospitality industry push forth responsibly? Read on to learn about how Brooklyn Grange works with others to produce beautiful events with the planet in mind.
4 AFFORDABLE CSAs IN BROOKLYN WE LOVE
For a roundup of our favorite affordable CSA's bringing fresh, locally grown vegetable to Brooklyners, read on!
TIPS ON HOSTING YOUR OUTDOOR EVENT IN NYC
Outdoor venues have become more popular in recent years, particularly in light of the recent pandemic. Considering hosting an outdoor event or rooftop wedding in NYC? Here are some tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years.