Archive for September, 2009:

start your own CSA!

Published on September 26th, 2009
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harvest dinner to support queens farm museum

Published on September 5th, 2009
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Harvest Dinner on the Farm
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Appetizers at 6pm, dinner at 7pm

As the summer turns into fall, the Queens County Farm Museum and chefs Camille Becerra and Daniel Holzman invite you to a four course outdoor dinner on the farm.
This dinner, served family style out in one of our vegetables fields, is a wonderful [...]

labor day BBQ at the queens farm museum

Published on September 5th, 2009
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LABOR DAY  CHICKEN BBQ & CAMP OUTSEPT 6th and 7th, 2009
Buy a ticket now.
Want to sleep out under the stars without leaving New York City?
Want to enjoy some Brooklyn Brewery’s finest suds while chowing down on a BBQ pulled [...]

deadly nightshade & other non-edible flowers

Published on September 5th, 2009
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union square greenmarket brought me to tears today.
seriously, i guess i was feeling vulnerable (ok, hormonal) and something about the tease of fall, all of the happy people surrounded by the most amazing fresh foods & flowers–it did, it just got me. i remembered how incredibly lucky i am not just to live a [...]

doily news! super cute upcycle newspaper coasters

Published on September 5th, 2009
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these are pretty cute!
cute for being something you don’t really need.  but, i do appreciate the repurposing of otherwise wasted materials.  each pack of 100 sells for 16 bucks.  very cute hostess gift!
also, make for pretty cute crafting supply.

queens farm museum: calling all bakers & craft-makers!

Published on September 3rd, 2009
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yo’, check this out! i am beyond giddy & excited! i am entering in three categories!!!
crochet/clothing
embroidery/accessory
baking/frosted cake
wish me luck, or better yet, come on out and cheer me on

27th Annual Queens County Fair
at the Queens Farm Museum
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
September 19 and 20
A traditional county fair with blue ribbon competitions [...]

miniature rhino • star-crossed lovers embroidery sampler

Published on September 3rd, 2009
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etsy store, miniature rhino (aka jessica marquez–recently featured on daily candy) has some super sweet embroidery offerings.
i love the constellations.  i can’t wait to gift a pair for my next bride & groom.  i want to have one of each lover’s constellation made.  i think it’s just dreamy!  but i also love the “carved in [...]

rooftop farms • greenpoint

Published on September 3rd, 2009
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SUNDAY, September 6th
located in north Greenpoint, this 6,000 sq foot organic farm is looking for volunteers!
join their mailing list to get the exact address. write to Rooftopfarmer@gmail.com

10am-4pm Farm Market!
selling straight from the farm.  help keep it packaging-free by bringing your own favorite bag or basket.

9am-4pm volunteers welcome!
any skill level, any age: everyone can learn to [...]

the edible garden• NYBG

Published on September 3rd, 2009
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summer is almost over.
the cool breath of fall is upon us.  and while i welcome the tease of a new season, i am not just yet ready to let go of my precious summer nights.
luckily, we have a few weekends of bliss ahead of us.  i am more than looking forward to the last finale [...]

pure habitat NYC

Published on September 3rd, 2009
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who wants to clean up after a party?

not me,  i much prefer to rest on my laurels and put my feet up post-party.
that’s where Pure Habitat NYC comes in.  founded in 2005 by owner cory tixier and partner danny skinz, Pure Habitat NYC is an eco-friendly cleaning service, which promotes and adheres to principles and [...]

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