Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket
As autumn begins, take time to pick up some fresh handpicked apples from Red Jacket Orchards or a delicious homemade cider from Willow Orchards. Then,…
Cider Week NYC: Carving out a place for apples in NY’s artisanal drink world
The hope is that local, artisanal cider can find a place in the hearts of New Yorkers the way that small-scale, craft beer has in recent years.
Drinking on the streets in public? Little Italy brings you the 86th annual Feast of San Gennaro
This year’s Feast of San Gennaro impressed over a million visitors with great food, unique goods, and family fun.
Virtual water: tracing our overlooked water sources
In the bustling setting of New York City, there never seems to be a shortage of food, water, or just about any resource we need…
Chili Sauce from Habaneros and Carrots
Hot peppers are my favorite food of the season, and this sauce, although simple, is one of my favorites for bringing together some of the…
Deep-seeded roots: NYC’s urban farming history
Is urban farming just another hipster trend? Guest blogger Caity Flanagan reminds us of urban farming’s deep-“seeded” roots in NYC and the US.
Queer Farmer Film Project seeks participants
The Queer Farmer Film Project and Food: An Atlas are two examples of the many projects that strive to document and highlight the diversity of farmers across the country.
Dekalb Market
The Dekalb Market has something for everyone, and is one of the city’s best-kept yet easily accessible secrets.
Vegetable Tartlets with Wholewheat Crust
The full bounty of the greenmarkets arrives in August. Don’t be intimidated! Here’s an easy, delicious and adaptable recipe, to enjoy with the height of the season.
Home on the Grange: Brooklyn’s biggest rooftop farm
Brooklyn’s largest rooftop farm poised to produce 20,000 pounds of food by the end of the year.
Green roofs 101
From beehives to gardens to fully-functioning farms, NYC residents have begun to utilize the city’s rooftops in ongoing efforts to go green. But what exactly is a green roof?
Bokashi: a new (old) way to compost
Vokashi, a locally-based organization, seeks to bring urban friendly composting options to cities like New York.
Get to know your local greenmarket
NYC now has 54 farmers markets covering every borough, with over 230 local farms and suppliers participating. Here’s a comprehensive guide to buying local food outside this summer.
Fresh produce for a hard edged world
The newly opened Bowery Mission Rooftop Farm strives to meet seasonal produce needs through a newly constructed rooftop farm, which will also provide insulation, reduce energy costs, and integrate educational opportunities.
World’s largest rooftop farm in Brooklyn
Brooklyn will soon be home to the world’s largest rooftop farm thanks to BrightFarms and a partnership with A&P.
Kale Salad with Radishes and Feta
Kale is a dark leafy green with more calcium than milk, sweetens in the field when frost takes away our tomatoes, and comes in a wide range of varieties to keep the palate pleased.
So fresh and so green
GrowNYC has been working, with the help of the consumer (you!) to make NYC a more sustainable city for the environment, as well as homo sapiens!