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Brooklyn Dirt: Monthly Talks on Urban Farming + Gardening

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Prospect Farm and Sustainable Flatbush are proud to present Brooklyn Dirt: Monthly Talks on Urban Farming and Gardening.

Talk One: Dirt and Soil
February 16th, 2011
7 – 9:30 pm

With Speakers Jay Smith and Chris Kreussling (AKA Flatbush Gardener)
Sycamore Bar and Flowershop
1118 Cortelyou RD, BK
Q train to Cortelyou
21+
$5 suggested donation

proceeds benefit Prospect Farm and the Urban Gardens and Farms Initiative of Sustainable Flatbush
Event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188915917798918

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Jay Smith is a lifelong environmentalist, member of several environmental organizations, member of the Park Slope Food Coop, completing a Certificate of Horticulture from BBG, deeply interested in Urban Agriculture and re-localization of food production in anticipation of food issues in the wake of the peak oil crisis.

Chris Kreussling (AKA Flatbush Gardener) is a garden coach with more than 30 years gardening experience in NYC. Chris is also the Directory of the Urban Gardens and Farms initiative of Sustainable Flatbush and a community member of the Healthy Soils, Healthy Communities advisory board, a project of the Cornell Waste Management Institute, and earned a BBG Certificate in Horticulture, 2009.
http://flatbushgardener.blogspot.com

Sustainable Flatbush brings neighbors together to mobilize, educate, and advocate for sustainable living in their Brooklyn neighborhood and beyond.
http://sustainableflatbush.org/

Prospect Farm is a community group in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn that is working together to grow food in a formerly vacant lot, with the mission toward creating a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm that can serve our community. Prospect Farm is the community leader for the Kensington/Windsor Terrace neighborhood group for the Brooklyn Food Coalition.
https://prospectfarm.org/

Winter suspension of compost drop-off after January 8th.

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Greetings to all Prospect Farm supporters:

For the winter, we are temporarily suspending the collection of veggie and
fruit wastes for composting until March.  Our last drop-off date will be
January 8th, 2011 at 11 AM.  When collections are resumed in March we will
post notices online and on the fence by our compost collection site.  When
we resume, we hope that those of you who have been bringing us your
vegetable wastes will resume doing so.

Please remember to join us at our Prospect Farm Winter Pot Luck on
Wednesday, January 12th from 6 to 9 PM at Church of the Holy Apostles, 622
Greenwood Avenue (across from Brooklyn Commune.)

Until then, stay well and keep warm.

J. William Smith

 

Winter Potluck 2011

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The steering committee of Prospect Farm invites all volunteers, members,
friends, neighbors, and anyone interested in learning more about Prospect
Farm to our winter potluck. Bring a labeled meat, vegetarian, or vegan
entree or dessert and beverages to share while discussing the farm and food.

Plates, cups, napkins and utensils provided. Please bring your own serving
spoon. We will have access to a kitchen, but it may be unreasonable to heat
your food at the potluck. Choose your dish accordingly. RSVP by replying to
this message including what you plan to bring.

*Prospect Farm Winter Potluck*
Wednesday January 12th 19th, 2011
(changed to the 19th to avoid snow)
6-9:00 pm

$5 per person donation
(to cover the cost of the rented space)
Bring an entree, desert, or beverage
(please label your dish meat, vegetarian, or vegan)

622 Greenwood Avenue,
between Prospect Ave and East 7th
lower level

Questions? Email: prospectfarmbk@gmail.com

Parks Dept Rules & Regs for Wood Debris

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What can I put out for chipping?

  • You can put out firewood or organic (i.e. green or untreated)
    woody debris from trees and shrubs, including living, dead, cut, or
    fallen branches, twigs, logs, stumps, roots, and anything ½ inch or
    over in diameter.

How do I bundle the debris?

  • All wood debris must be free of nails, cement, or any other non-
    wood materials.
  • Debris must be bundled in bales no larger than 3 by 4 feet. Bundles must be tied with twine or rope.
  • There is a maximum of 30 bundles permitted per appointment.
  • Do not use nylon line, tape, or other binding material to bundle
    woody debris.
  • No single piece of debris can be greater than 4 feet long or 10
    inches wide.
  • Bundle all trees and wood with twine

What can’t I put out ?

  • Treated or painted lumber, which includes wood furniture, wood pallets, and building lumber, as well as mulch, chips, and leaves will continue to be serviced by the Department of Sanitation.
  • This service is NOT for Christmas tree disposal.
  • In addition, any organic woody debris that is generated from commercial activity is not eligible for the program. Wood debris generated from hired tree contractors or fee-for service personnel is considered commercial waste, and it is therefore the responsibility of the contractor to arrange for appropriate private disposal.
  • Lumber, wood furniture, and pallets do not require special pick up; i.e., they’ll be picked up by regular sanitation collection.

Digging and Sifting Round 8 Dec 12th

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Oren, our master composter will be conducting round eight of digging and

sifting soil. Learn how we remediate the soil and make it better for our
plants. Please bring gloves and water. Shovels provided, but please bring
more if you have them.

Let us know if you are planning to participate. Feel free to bring people
out, but please do not bring children.

Digging and Sifting Round 8

Sunday December 12th 
9am – 4 pm (or until we finish) 
at Prospect Farm

1194 Prospect Ave, between Seeley and Vanderbilt Sts

F/G Train to Fort Hamilton, exit towards Prospect Ave

Nov. 11 talk about Prospect Farm Options

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(The Brookdale Campus of Hunter College is at 1st Ave. and 25th St. in
Manhattan)

A Farm?  In Brooklyn?  You bet!!
Want to learn more?

Join CHEFs for Schools and the Nutrition Club on
November 11 at 6:30pm
to hear about Brooklyn’s own Prospect Farm

CUNY Hunter Professor Tom Angotti will be taking the time to come talk to
students
about his farm and urban agriculture, why it is important to the surrounding
community
and about rewarding opportunities for students to come help out!
~Refreshments will be served~

Please RSVP to Ariana Golub (ariana.go…@gmail.com)
if you can attend or for more information
(Thursday, November 11th @ 6:30pm – Osbourne Room, Brookdale Campus)

Jessie Steadman’s Winning Soup from Harvest Fest Soup Cook-Off

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It was a tough day to be a soup maker. Prospect Farm’s Harvest Fest 2010 saw 10 great soups. Jessie Steadman’s Barley Soup took first place by the judges. Robin Wellington (cauliflower and blue cheese) and Oren Yaniv (Jerusalem Artichoke) tied for second place. Serena took the people’s choice for her Turkey and root vegetable soup. Judge Brandon Maya wrote a great review on her blog of all the soups. Thanks to all the competitors, judges, tasters. The winning soup recipe is below.

Barley Soup with Local Greens, Dill and Feta

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 8 cups (or more)
  • 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt plus additional, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 bunch coarsely chopped kale leaves (remove center stem)
  • 1 bunch coarsely chopped swiss chard (remove center stem)
  • 5 cups spinach leaves (remove any tough stems)
  • 3/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel fronds (these are hard to find – I got them finally at Eataly – my farmer was out, but usually he does leave the frond on)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more, if you like this flavor – I added 1 more T. the morning after I had made it the night before)
  • 1 7-ounce package feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

  • Bring 4 cups water, 2 cups broth, barley, and 1 scant teaspoon sea salt to boil in large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, sprinkle with sea salt, and sauté until golden brown, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Add sautéed onions and remaining 6 cups broth to pot with barley. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Rewarm before continuing.
  • Add kale and chard to soup. Simmer until greens are tender, about 15 minutes. Add spinach, green onions, dill, fennel fronds; simmer 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season soup with sea salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, thinning with more broth, if desired.
  • Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle feta cheese to serve.

It was so much fun and seemed like a great day for the community!

cheers,
Jessie

Digging and Sifting Round 7

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Volunteers,

Oren, our master composter will be conducting round seven of

digging and sifting soil. Learn how we remediate the soil and make it

better for our plants. Please bring gloves and water. Shovels provided, but
please bring more if you have them.

Let us know if you are planning to participate. We are hope to see 
some new
faces. Feel free to bring people out, but please do not bring children.

Digging and Sifting Round 7

Saturday November 6th 
9am – 4 pm (or until we finish) 
at Prospect Farm

1194 Prospect Ave, between Seeley and Vanderbilt Sts

F/G Train to Fort Hamilton, exit towards Prospect Ave

Naomi