Author: Mara

Bananas in Brooklyn & First Scale Delivered

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To say we made progress since we started two weeks ago is an understatement. Last week, we got a great review in The Wall Street Journal, delivered the first scale to Hollenback Community Garden in Brooklyn, and launched a Facebook page. This week, we took advantage of the newly opened Herb Garden at the Brooklyn … Continued

“We are gardeners, and we are guardians.” – Haja Worley, NYCCGC

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On its own, the act of cultivating one’s own food fosters self-sufficiency, healthier eating habits, and community empowerment. It gives more control over life’s basic necessities to the communities with the least power, and has resounding benefits for people of all ages and for the city overall while having other benefits as gardening is a … Continued