At Green City Growers we call readying your garden for spring planting “Spring Awakening.” Even gardens with cold frames that extend the season, New England vegetable gardens require a little TLC and replenishment to ensure a spectacular growing season ahead.
There are several myths, or shall we say potential deterrents, to farming in urban areas and particularly in New England. There's not enough space, there's not enough light, the season is too short, it's not profitable. This blog is dedicated to dispelling these untruths and proving that not only is urban farming possible around Greater Boston, but it can be wildly successful with the right location, tools, know-how and mindset.
As a new Business Development Intern for Green City Growers, I learned very quickly that I have quite a bit to learn about urban agriculture. During my first day on the job, I evaluated and analyzed questionnaires filled out by third grade students from Beverly, MA after they took a semester-long urban farming education program taught by Green City Growers.
America’s urban neighborhoods may be vibrant, teeming-with-life, cornucopias of activity, but all too often they are also food deserts.
Today, Friday, February 7th, is the American Heart Association Go Red For Women Day. The staff at Green City Growers is 75% women, so we’re celebrating!
