First Green
April is well underway and our seedlings are getting big! It’s almost time to start transplanting the kale, swiss chard and other hardy greens outside, and by the end of the month we’ll be taking our tomatoes, peppers and all the other babies out of their trays and moving them into the soil beds where [...]
Tilling Time
Let’s face it. The general public kinda sees Urban Farming as a bit back-to-the-land-ish, hippie, wide-eyed idealist, and somewhat lacking in pragmatic business practice and efficiency. This picture has been tempered a bit as of late, and it certainly depends on where you are when you ask people, but nationally I’d still say this is [...]
Pee Wee’s Big Hoophouse Adventure
One thing about running a produce farm like the Grange, you want to extend your growing season as long as possible. Every day equals revenue. You can either buy mature seedlings from a greenhouse in bulk, or raise them from scratch in your own greenhouse or indoor environment. The goal is to have mature seedlings [...]
A day in the life of a Grange volunteer
Last weekend we had our very first work day of the season up at the farm. Writer/video producer/farm volunteer Joey Azoulai has chronicled his experience that day. We hope you enjoy it, and Joey — you’re a champ! Sunday morning I sat on the train, on my way to volunteer at the Brooklyn Grange farm [...]
Home, home on the Grange
Hey all, It’s a beautiful day here in New York City and we have so much to smile about. We finished getting all 1.2 mill lbs of soil on the roof, for one thing! It was incredibly hard work but super rewarding, and now we’ve got a farm to show for it! We reached our [...]
Invest
If you are interested in having a look at our business case and investing in New York’s biggest rooftop farm, please write to us at brooklyngrangefarm@gmail.com, or call 718-404-2023.
Big Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who came out to our May Day party last weekend! We had beautiful weather and a great turnout, and managed to pull together a few extra bucks for the farm. Special thank-you to our volunteers, our fabulous chef Gabe McMackin, and our bands and sponsors: 4th State Metals Abita Beer Bastianich Wines [...]
The real dirt on Brooklyn Grange Farm
You might be wondering why the relative radio silence of late. It’s been warm and sunny for much of the last few weeks and gardens are popping up in window boxes and backyards around the city. The truth is, Brooklyn Grange hit some rough seas and for a minute there it looked like it might [...]
We’re on Kickstarter!
Hey Brooklyn Grange supporters, we’re raising funds on Kickstarter! Please check out our page, even if you can’t donate. Give us a shout-out on twitter, facebook – hell, grab a megaphone, send a flock of carrier pigeons – just help us spread the word! Love & veggies, The BG Crew
The Unlikely Farmer
As far as candidates for urban farmer go, I’m pretty damn unlikely. Ten months ago, I had never even planted a seed. Born and raised in Manhattan, I graduated from a prestigious liberal arts college and took an office job working for a big deal restaurateur in New York. Other than a healthy appetite and [...]
