Gardener Log InWhy I wasn’t at Red Shed this past summer
by Marisa
on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
I was thoroughly engaged with my fire escape garden!
I ran into Alison a couple of days ago and she urged me to post photos of it.
I recycled soda and spring water bottles and made upside-down tomato planters. I got a lot of finished compost from both Red Shed and the North Brooklyn Compost Project and…[More]
2.6 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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Dine Out for Irene — Hurricane Relief today Sept. 25th
by Alison
on Sunday, September 25th, 2011 at 7:50 am
hurricane-relief-information
See the above link for more info.
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]
Million Trees Stewardship
by Alison
on Thursday, September 15th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Workshop II 12:45 – 2:15pm
BRONX
La Isla Community Garden
96-98 W. 163rd Street between Woodycrest & Nelson
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]
New Compost Bin at Red Shed
by Alison
on Saturday, September 10th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Thanks to the NYC Compost Project, Master Composters and Red Shed Garden Volunteers!
We built our very own three bin compost system with help from the very talented Jenny Blackwell, Emily Dinan
and others!!!
Thanks for the great day NYC Compost Project!!!
More Gardens!
by Alison
on Thursday, September 8th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
http://www.moregardens.org/node/141
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]
CSA handtruck missing
by beckyg
on Saturday, August 20th, 2011 at 10:26 am
The CSA’s BRAND NEW $100 hand truck is missing from the shed. The garden has been scoured and it’s nowhere to be found. Does anyone know of it’s whereabouts? We need it for distribution. Perhaps this is a sign that the CSA should have their own shed? Please contact Becky at beckyedits@yahoo.com.
Soil Health
by Alison
on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Pamela Davis, Just Food Trainer
Understanding, Building and Cultivating Healthy Soil
Participants attending this workshop will learn the basics of soil and how it affects the plants that grow in it. Hands-on projects include determining your soil’s texture, pH for plant nutrients, as well as how to improve your soil with the use of organic matter.
Supplies: Soil/Compost/Cleanfill…[More]
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
Annual Harvest Fair Rules – Sept. 17th
by Alison
on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 1:40 pm
See attached link for Harvest Fair Rules September 17th 2011
http://www.greenthumbnyc.org/newspdf/FallProgramGuide2011.pdf
Annual Harvest Fair
by Alison
on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Co-sponsored by El Flamboyan Community Garden, GreenThumb/NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and Bronx Green-up of the New York Botanical Garden
Food (while supplies last)
Music
Activities for Kids
Harvest Contest (posting to follow)
Saturday, September 17, 1 to 5 p.m.
Corner of Tinton Avenue and East 150th Street, Bronx, NY
Directions: 2, 5 to Jackson Avenue or 6 to E. 149th…[More]
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.
Time for a New Grill?
by Orlando
on Monday, June 27th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Hi folks, I’m probably not alone in thinking that it may be time for a new grill. We have not replaced the Webber in the time that I’ve been @ RSCG (7 years), and it appears to me to be creating a dangerous situation; on at least 2 occasions I saw members propping…[More]
Plant Pick Up – Help Needed
by beccalawson
on Friday, June 24th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Annie is spearheading the pick-up of a boatload of plants for the garden, but she needs transport and some extra hands to get the job done . The plants are in Chelsea and need to be picked up before 6/30; preferably, this weekend.
Give her a holler if you have a truck, van or large car…[More]
Mulch!!! Please Help!
by Janelle
on Saturday, June 18th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
We got a giant pile of mulch and soil dropped off at the garden yesterday – it’s right at the entrance and is blocking the path by the community beds.
We need as much help as we can to spread the mulch out on the paths throughout the garden – If you have an…[More]
someone threw two of my bucket planters away :(
by Rebecca
on Monday, June 6th, 2011 at 11:30 am
hey everyone,
someone threw away two of my bucket planters. i was planning on planting a tomato plant in each….they were right next to our bed. i’m not sure why they were thrown away, but it must have been during the cleanup yesterday since they were still there saturday when i was at the garden in…[More]
Jane’s Contact Info
by beckyg
on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at 11:04 am
I am looking to contact Jane but the phone number I have for her is no longer in service. Is she a member of the garden this year and does anyone know a way to get a hold of her?
Thanks,
Becky
CSA Welcome Potluck
by beckyg
on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at 11:02 am
The East Williamsburg CSA will be holding our welcoming pot luck at the garden. It is a great opportunity for new and not so new CSA members to meet, chat, and exchange recipes! Please feel free to bring a dish and it is BYOFTG (bring your own food to grill.) 6/11/10 from…[More]
