Gardener Log In2.6 million allocated for Cooper Park!
by Alison
on Thursday, October 27th, 2011 at 9:53 am
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Money talks! Gentrifying Williamsburg finally gets park renovation
By Aaron Short
The Brooklyn Paper
The city appears poised to spend $2.6-million to turn a decaying Williamsburg park into a destination.
The redesign is part of a long-term plan by locals to improve the busy green space bordered by Maspeth Avenue, Morgan Avenue, Olive Street, and Sharon Street,…[More]
Ecoscraps — Company that turns garbage into potting soil
by Alison
on Sunday, September 25th, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Red Shed Builds Rad Three-bin Composting System
by beccalawson
on Thursday, September 15th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Our fabulous composting committee spearheaded the construction of a new Three-bin Composting System this past weekend with the help of the New York Compost project.
In case you haven’t seen the bins in all of their architectural glory yet, you can check them out in the video above.
Stay tuned for lessons in three-bin management from Alison and her…[More]
Help Upstate Farms!!!
by beccalawson
on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
While Hurricane Irene may have spare the garden, it wasn’t so kind to our fellow farmers upstate. Newton farm was evacuated by helicopter this morning and Lucky Dog is under water. These are just two examples of the devastation north of New York City.
Grow NYC is accepting donations on behalf of our sister farms upstate:
http://www.grownyc.org/blog/?p=137
Please donate anything…[More]
FREE Three-bin Composting System Workshop Taught by Master Composters
by beccalawson
on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
On Saturday, September 10th, The Master Composters from the New York City Compost Project will host a FREE three-bin composting system workshop at the Red Shed Community Garden.
The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided.
Limited space available, please contact Alison at ajfilosa@gmail.com to sign up!
Farmageddon Premiere Tomorrow Night
by beccalawson
on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
The Farmageddon premiere is tomorrow night. Here is a link to ticket info for the premiere.
http://farmageddon-nyc-chef.eventbrite.com
Farmageddon (2010) NYT Critics’ Pick
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
Published: July 7, 2011
There is a lot going on in “Farmageddon,” Kristin Canty’s anxiety-laden documentary about government oversight of our farming and food production. Part consumer-rights advocacy, part abuse-of-power exposé, the film dances between…[More]
BBQ & Fundraiser, Saturday, July 9th
by beccalawson
on Thursday, July 7th, 2011 at 9:15 am
Please join us for revelry and good times at our annual BBQ & Fundraiser this Saturday, July 9th at 1pm.
Everyone is welcome. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, students … you get the picture.
The 4 Commandments: Composting at Red Shed.
by beccalawson
on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 at 5:14 pm
There’s four. Only four. If we follow the commandments, we’ll have great dirt and we’ll keep all of those icky pests, like flies and rats, out of the garden. Here’s the skinny:
Composting is an excellent way to reduce yoru impact on the earth. It minimizes landfill waste and produces an organic, nutrient-rich material that creates…[More]
Plant & Soil Sale at Eagle Street Farm in Wmbg this Sunday, 5/22
by beccalawson
on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
This Sunday from 10am-4pm, Eagle Street Farm will be joined by McEnroe Farm at the Eagle Street location in Williamsburg. Gardeners can come up for excellent deals, advice from green thumbs, and a rare opportunity to buy locally grown transplants from McEnroe. McEnroe is known for their incredible potting soil, made on-site with organic compost.…[More]
Growing Chefs to Join Red Shed Garden
by Alison
on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 at 8:32 am
Red Shed Garden welcomes Growing Chefs. One Large Communal Garden Bed has been designated a Growing Chefs Bed.
Thanks to all that prepared the garden bed for the incoming kids. Hopefully they will be in this summer. Schedule to be determined.
For all of those unfamiliar with Growing Chefs, see the attached link below.
http://growingchefs.org/about/
Neoseiulus fallacis for Spider Mites??
by beccalawson
on Friday, May 6th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
i was over at the garden today doing a little watering & weeding and noticed that the strawberry plants in my bed are developing some lovely little holes that didn’t seem to be there last week. I also saw what looked like a little spider mite cruise by, and thought it might be the culprit.…[More]
Red Shed May Meeting Saturday, 5/7
by beccalawson
on Friday, May 6th, 2011 at 11:17 am
Tomorrow, May 7th, is Red Shed’s monthly meeting. Join us at 10:30 for discussion followed by digging, weeding and general spring enjoyment.
The agenda is posted below. Please let me know if you’d like to add anything to the list.
And if you’re new to the garden or missed our last meeting, we’d love to meet you…[More]
Hudson Valley Seed Library
by Alison
on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 at 11:15 am
Hi All:
This is a great website and resource for heirloom seeds.
Now if I can just remember my password I can post to this site more often.
http://www.seedlibrary.org/wp/?cat=93
Also see the below link for garden tips for this time of year from GrowNYC.
http://www.grownyc.org/files/osg/calendar.updated.pdf
See y’all at the Next Meeting April 2nd. I have a lot to share about Master…[More]
BBG Making Brooklyn Bloom Event Sat 3/12
by Julie
on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at 9:00 am
Saturday, March 12, 10 am to 4 pm
http://www.bbg.org/visit/event/mbb_2011
This year’s Making Brooklyn Bloom focuses on the ways gardening can build communities and strengthen relationships among neighbors, schools, service organizations, and beyond. The free event features fifteen workshops—covering topics in urban sustainable horticulture including rooftop farming, citizen science, and caring for street trees—all…[More]
2011 opening meeting! Sat April 2nd
by Julie
on Friday, March 4th, 2011 at 9:00 am
Hello all returning and potential new Red Shed members. We’re kicking off the 2011 season with our first membership meeting and workday on Saturday April 2nd at 10:30 am. Check the calendar here on the website for the meeting dates and events for the year, as well as for Green Thumb workshops.
Cheers and see you…[More]
Five Borough Farm Project
by Janelle
on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 at 10:44 am
Interesting interview with one of the organizers of the Five Borough Farm Project:
http://urbanomnibus.net/2011/01/five-borough-farm/
Share your suggestions for improving Cooper Park
by Marisa
on Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 at 11:09 am
This is the 2nd email I got. We’re not inside Cooper Park, obvs, but it’s good for the Garden to be involved with our neighbors.
City Council Member Diana Reyna allocated $2.6 million for Cooper Park!
City Council Member Diana Reyna, NYC Parks, Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA), St. Nick’s Alliance, Cooper Park Residents Association…[More]
Cooper Park tennis?
by Marisa
on Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 at 11:03 am
Hi, all – I’m now on the Cooper Park email list, and got a couple of emails in the last few days that may be of interest to some of us.
The first has to do with tennis. You can read it as a web page here: http://tinyurl.com/3yhuuyt
but I’m copying the text of it…[More]
SNOW! Need volunteers to shovel path around garden
by Julie
on Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Hi all – usually Orlando shovels a small walking path for pedestrians around the Red Shed perimeters, but he’s stuck in Philly. We have shovels in the shed – can anyone help out? It’s easier if we get there before it gets beat down to an icy path. Also if we don’t have salt in…[More]
need a volunteer for friday morning, nov 12
by melanie
on Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
nyc compost project has hay bales available for compost browns or mulch. they are offering delivery for friday morning. if anyone is available, please contact me at motormel@gmail.com or call emily at 718.623.7367
Last Meeting/Clean Up this Sunday 11/7 at 10:30
by Julie
on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 at 10:23 am
Hey all,
We’ll be having our last membership meeting of the season this Sunday 11/7 at 10:30 am. Meeting will be brief but we’ll be discussing coordinators for next year and looking at the bylaws. Also Kate Zidar, founder of the North Brooklyn Compost Project will be present to discuss compost and do a short demo. …[More]
Halloween party/cookout Sat 10/30
by Julie
on Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Hey Red Shedders -
We’re going to have our annual Halloween party and cookout at 1:30 on Saturday October 30th at the garden. We’ll grill some food, have some live music, and have pumpkins to carve or paint for the kids. Open to the public but we’re not actively fundraising or anything – it’s our end…[More]
Red Shed Drawing Club
by NicoleBonneau
on Monday, October 4th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Hello everyone.
This Saturday from 2-4 we are going to have a plant drawing event at Red Shed Garden.
(weather permitting)
After we are done, I am going to take any drawings that you all submit to me. Then I will scan them, and make a little book that I will then sell for a couple of bucks.…[More]
New Website Design!
by Huong
on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Hey Team Red Shed! I put together this redesign for the website. Mostly, it would change the header and the menu, with the body of the site staying very legible. What do you think? If it’s alright with folks, I’ll make it into a wordpress template that Red Shed will be able to use forever.…[More]
