Gardener Log InRed 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]
Red Shed Garden Greenest Block Winner Award Oct.4th 6-8p.m.
by Alison
on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 at 8:18 am
This year’s winners showed impressive creativity, color, and love for native plants. Visit them and see for yourself! All 2011 contest participants will be honored on October 4 at a recognition ceremony, 6 to 8 p.m. at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street. Come celebrate your participation in greening Brooklyn block…[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!
Learn to Grow more Food
by Alison
on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Attend a City Farms workshop!
For more information:
www.justfood.org/cityfarms/workshops
212-645-9880 xt. 229, owen@justfood.org
Sell your garden vegetables at a farmers market!
Call Nadia for details about starting or joining markets.
212-645-9880 x. 228, nadia@justfood.org
Perennials Giveaway – Sat. Oct. 22nd
by Alison
on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Come out and pick up some perennials! One pick-up per garden group.
If you can , please car pool with other garden groups that may not have access to transportation.
Supplies: Assorted Perennials
WHEN: Sat. October 22 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: QUEENS
GREENTHUMB /LRP COMPOUND
QUEENS PLAZA SOUTH AND 10TH STREET
DIRECTIONS TO GREENTHUMB LRPCOMPOUND
Remember to check MTA weekend work…[More]
2011 Harvest Competition Rules
by Alison
on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 1:39 pm
FallProgramGuide2011
Go to Page Three for 2011 Harvest Competition Rules for Annual Harvest Fair
to be held September 17 from 1 to 5 p.m.
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.
Great Compost 101: Demo on Saturday, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11
by beccalawson
on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Interested in ensuring we have great compost at Red Shed?
Alison has scheduled two times on two days to do a compost workshop/demo for the Hearty Roots CSA that picks up at Red Shed, but she’s looking for some help from the garden members before the CSA session.
Give Alison a shout (ajfilosa@gmail.com) if you’re interested in attending…[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]
HELP! Red Shed needs lumber. We need a volunteer
by NicoleBonneau
on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at 11:45 am
The person that was going to go to the workshop tonight at 5:30 is sick. Is anyone available to go? We need someone from the garden to attend in order for us to receive our lumber.
Here is Isobeau’s message:
It was my plan to go to the garden in the bronx today@5.30 to request…[More]
Growing Soil: Healthy Soil Cultivation April 14, 16
by Alison
on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Growing Soil: Healthy Soil Cultivation and Irrigation Tips for Better Crops I & II
with Just Food Trainers, Karen Washington, NYCCGC & Molly Culver, Green Thumb
Are your garden beds sometimes hard to work? Do big clods or hard pans develop on your soil surface? Ever wonder why your plants are not growing as well as they…[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]
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]
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]
Yoga tonight, September 7th @ 7!
by LAUREN
on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Yoga in the garden tonight at 7:00pm!!!
Bring a sweatshirt as the night now brings a chill and come enjoy the last few minutes of daylight under the willow tree with your community*
Class is 1 hour basic vinyasa and will include restorative poses and brief meditation.
Bring your friends for a quiet and relaxing hour of…[More]
Arts@Renaissance at Greenpoint Hospital Site -Jul 9 to Aug 22
by Julie
on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 11:06 am
The St. Nick’s Alliance Arts & Culture Program has opened a new community arts space, Arts@Renaissance, right across the street from Red Shed on Kingsland. They unveiled the inaugural exhibition NORTHBROOKLYN on July 9th and it runs through August 22nd so check it out. Over 50 visual and performing artists will be showcasing their work and St. Nick’s…[More]
Community Yoga, Thursday July 22nd!
by LAUREN
on Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Relax and restore body and mind in the garden on a warm summer night.
Weather permitting, Community Yoga will happen this Thursday, July 22nd @ 7:30pm.
It is a 1 hour class, basic level. No experience necessary!!!
Mats are available but limited. $5 suggested donation!
Come for a good stretch if not to hang with friends.
See you there!!!
LAUREN
The Annual Fundraiser BBQ and Block Party – Sat July 17th
by Franck
on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Directions
We’ll have DJ’s spinning, grilled food donated by local purveyors (veg and meaty), bake sale, plant swap and best of all, a wicked AWESOME RAFFLE for the following prizes donated by some of our favorite local businesses:
Knitting Factory – tickets/drinks for two
Brooklyn Kitchen – Summertime Gift Basket
Namaste Yoga – 5 free passes
Blue Stove – gift…[More]
Community YOGA tonight!
by LAUREN
on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Hello Gardeners and Friends!
Join us in the RED SHED garden tonight @ 7:30 for a 1-hour basic vinyasa yoga class.
We will focus on correct alignment of breath and body so that we may experience an easier yet fuller expression in each pose.
Mats are available but limited.
Bring your friends along for a breezy evening in…[More]
NEW DATE: Meeting and Party Sat July 17
by Julie
on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Dear Red Shedders – we’ve decided to postpone the annual BBQ and fundraiser (as well as the monthly membership meeting) to Saturday July 17th to avoid World Cup finals and allow for more time to publicize. Meeting will be at 10:30, followed by party setup so the event can start at 1pm. We’ll write this…[More]
Party next week. We NEED help!
by NicoleBonneau
on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Hello.
We have our annual fundraiser next week on Sunday. We have so much to take care of before this happens.
First of all- would any of you be willing to donate a plant, donate baked goods or knows or a band or a DJ that would like to play?
We want to sell food, raffle tickets, have…[More]
Sunset Yoga
by LAUREN
on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 at 10:28 am
…And we’re back! After a rained out event last week on the Great Lawn in Central Park we are eager to return to a familiar lawn, a greater lawn, our home…
Community yoga tonight at 7:30pm on the lawn of the Red Shed community garden.
Class will be led by Rebecca Eisner.
Please come out and breathe with…[More]
