Tag Archives: Gardening

A GREEN Vehicle

Posted on October 5, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

This is definitely an alternative way to plant a garden!   You may have read about this “green” truck in the New York Times or the Daily News.  I spotted the dark grey Dodge pickup truck only once this summer, where it appeared their crop was just planted and in the early stages of growth.  I [...]

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Bed-Stuy Community Work Day

Posted on April 9, 2009 by The Changeling

[ April 25, 2009; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Here’s a great volunteer opportunity:

Volunteer at the Bed-Stuy Community Work Day!
Saturday, April 25th
10:30AM – 4PM

Mural Painting
Landscaping & Gardening
Transforming the Community
Celebrating Bed-Stuy!

Service will begin at Von King Park at the corner of Tompkins & Lafayette.

QUESTIONS? WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
CONTACT FERRISHAIA LEWIS AT 646.541.0346 OR FLEWIS09@CITYYEAR.ORG

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New Florist Opens on Lewis

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ February 11, 2009; ] Just in time for Valentine’s Day!

I walked down there to take a picture and the storefront looks very fresh and pretty. It’s in the former House of Brown space, across from the Macon Library, down from where Stizzy and Butternut Market were going to be, so I hope this heralds more businesses opening on that [...]

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Bed-Stuy Family Gets Backyard Makeover on Open House NYC

Posted on August 6, 2008 by The Changeling

Before Photos
If the news about the Greenest Block contest didn’t inspire you to beautify your home, then this certainly will. Bed-Stuy residents Simone and Tim Pratt were recently featured on Open House NYC, a show on channel 4! Some of you will remember the Pratts–their beautifully renovated brownstone was on the house tour last [...]

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