Wednesday June 24, 2009
standing up for bees
[Image: Green Brooklyn]
There’s a movement happening in this city right now to develop a strong localized food system. Urban farms, community gardens, backyards, and rooftops are the sites for productive vegetable gardens, chicken coops, and even
Categories: agriculture blog food/drink Tags: bees farming food justice gardens local nyc politics urban agriculture
Friday May 8, 2009
buy handmade and local in brooklyn
This weekend, support local artisans peddling their handmade goods.
@ The Brooklyn Flea[Map]
Bonbon OiseauGreat Brooklyn-based jeweler who has a penchant for vintage baubles and beadsCheck ‘em out at the Brooklyn Flea (Fort Greene)This Saturday, May 9th, 10am-5pm(just
Categories: art/craft blog Tags: brooklyn/nyc handmade jewelry local shopping
Tuesday April 28, 2009
the wild lunch
Last weekend we (my bf and I) ventured out into the wilds of Prospect Park to go a-foraging with Leda Meredith. So far this is our third foraging tour, the first time we’ve searched for wild
Categories: blog food/drink outdoors Tags: brooklyn/nyc eating foraging local
Wednesday April 22, 2009
earth day ideas from the brooklyn green team
Some more ways to get involved this Earth Day (and every other day of the year) from the Brooklyn Green Team:
In honor of Earth Day 2009, the Brooklyn Green Team would like to suggest some ways
Categories: blog events holidays Tags: earth day local shopping
Wednesday April 22, 2009
grand opening: green in brooklyn
Live in Brooklyn and not sure where to get things like biodegradable trash bags or organic linens? Now there’s one shop that carries it all, Green in BKLYN and they’re having an Earth Day grand opening
Categories: blog events home Tags: brooklyn/nyc local shopping
Monday April 13, 2009
flatbush farmshare
For any of you interested in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), there’s a new CSA in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. It’s called Flatbush Farmshare.
I just got word from them that they’re still taking members for this
Categories: agriculture blog food/drink Tags: brooklyn/nyc eating farming local
Tuesday March 17, 2009
happy st. pat’s: enjoy some green beer
I’m only a little bit Irish, or so my mom tells me. And while these days, I don’t typically celebrate St. Patty’s Day, I may have had a green (colored) beer once or twice to toast
Categories: blog food/drink holidays Tags: brooklyn/nyc drinking local
Saturday January 24, 2009
repurposed sign gives birth to new-old restaurant
[Image: David F. Gallagher of Lightning Field]
I was walking up Flatbush Avenue a couple of years ago when I noticed this great old sign in a window attached to an empty store front. In gold leaf
Categories: blog food/drink recycling Tags: brooklyn/nyc eating local
Wednesday December 17, 2008
last minute local shopping
This weekend at the Brooklyn Lyceum (227 4th Ave), get all of your last minute shopping done at their 1st (and hopefully not last) Artisans’ Craft Market. Over 65 vendors will be peddling their goods. Plus,
Categories: blog holidays Tags: gifts local shopping
Wednesday December 3, 2008
local holiday shopping
There are a lot of great holiday shopping options right here in NYC that support local and/or sustainable artisans. Avoid the madness of big box shopping and keep it local. Check ‘em out:Sustainable NYC139 Avenue A
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