Category Archives: Gardening

Celebrate Earth Day with the Young Friends of PACC

Posted on April 15, 2011 by The Changeling

[ April 23, 2011; 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Due to a weather forecast of rain and thunderstorms, this event has been rescheduled for next Saturday, April 30th.

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Tree Giveaway at Restoration Plaza

Posted on April 1, 2011 by The Changeling

[ April 23, 2011; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]

Limited quantities of redbud, magnolia and pear trees will be available. Please note that trees are intended for planting on private property, and cannot be planted along streets, on rooftops or terraces, or in city parks. Simple tree planting and care instructions come with each tree. All you need is a place to plant, a [...]

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Malcolm X Community Farmer’s Market Opens Tomorrow!

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Teanickeldime

[ July 10, 2010; 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ]

Just spoke to Rev. Robert Jackson of the Brooklyn Rescue Mission, who is super excited about this year’s Malcolm X Community Farmer’s Market season starting tomorrow!

In addition to fresh locally grown produce, this year there will be fresh eggs, cheese, bread, honey, and more! The market will be every Saturday rain or shine from 8am-2pm on Malcolm [...]

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Support the Lewis Avenue Community Garden!

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Vettievette

What the corner of Chauncey and Lewis Avenue looks like now
I was walking my dog this past Saturday to Fulton Park and ran into a friendly lady setting up her juicer and prepping her fruits and vegetables to make/sell juice. She handed me a flier and explained that she’s a member of a group working [...]

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Hattie Carthan Mixed Basket Program Accepting Members

Posted on June 29, 2010 by The Changeling

Here’s an opportunity for those of you who are interested in joining a community supported agriculture (CSA) program:

Click to enlarge.

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Creative Blossoms Is A Late Bloomer

Posted on May 19, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

A withering bouquet in a florist window is a bad sign, but with Creative Blossoms (370 Lewis Avenue, between Macon and Halsey Streets) there’s a reason why. According to their website which appears to have been redesigned, they’re in the process of moving to another location in Bed-Stuy.   Some have wondered if Creative Blossoms [...]

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Block Association Website Fundraiser

Posted on April 29, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ May 1, 2010; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Block associations are going digital!  The Macon-MacDonough-Stuyvesant-Lewis Block Association will be having a flea market/plant sale this Saturday. Proceeds will go to their website project.  All sorts of items will be available.  The home hosting is also on the same block as the Akwaaba Mansion Bed & Breakfast and St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, which is celebrating [...]

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Residents Transform Vacant Lot as a Part of Love Your Block Campaign

Posted on April 26, 2010 by The Changeling

[ May 1, 2010; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Residents and volunteers from the Jefferson Avenue Block Association will gather on Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm to convert a long-abandoned vacant lot into a new community vegetable and flower garden. They will turn the soil, build raised beds and create a rainwater harvesting system for the garden, as well as participate [...]

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Happy 3rd Anniversary Oz Hardware!

Posted on April 19, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Any business in Bed-Stuy who provides quality necessities AND is able to withstand a shaky economy deserves applause. This month, Oz Hardware & Home (307 Malcolm X Boulevard, between Bainbridge and Decatur Streets) celebrates three years in business.  There doesn’t appear to be another hardware store on the Malcolm X strip in competition.
Oz Hardware actually started [...]

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Blossoms and Brownstones

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Alexa11221

Spring on Greene Avenue. Wednesday only seemed like summer.

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