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hudson valley seed library

Published on December 22nd, 2009
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looking for last minute stocking stuffers???
found these adorable seed packets from the hudson valley seed library at the new amsterdam market yesterday!
with provocative names like sugar baby watermelon, dragon’s tongue bean, ruby queen beet–you will want at least one of each for all the good little boys & girls on your list.
there are 16 different [...]

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 [...]

green guerillas annual meeting

Published on February 25th, 2009
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in 1973 liz christy, a lower east side artist, gathered her friends & neighbors together to clean out a vacant lot on the corner of bowery & houston streets. calling themselves the green guerillas, these visionaries created a vibrant community garden and sparked the modern community gardening movement in NYC.
the green guerillas tapped the time, [...]

just food

Published on September 3rd, 2008
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food safety is a big concern for all of us. if it’s not pesticides or GMOs, it’s lead from china. these days, family-run farms and “growing your own” just makes sense. besides, getting your hands down in the earth is just so satisfying; whether it’s a windowbox, or a plot in your [...]