Last week we had a few days with mild temperatures, and on Monday, it rained. The difference to just a few days ago is amazing: Suddenly, the first daffodils are blooming. And there are crocuses in multiple colors plus my… Continue Reading
It has been a little quiet on this site, but we promise to be better for the next gardening season that is just beginning now. This winter has been pretty cold and quite long. But finally, Nature is stirring. Crocuses… Continue Reading
For many years, we have had a “worm bin”, a specially designed container to keep compost worms and feed them with kitchen scraps. This works pretty well, although the worms sometimes find it a bit too hot in summer. However,… Continue Reading
Last Sunday, we came together to celebrate the life of our beloved chair Barbara Cahn, who passed away suddenly on the 17th of March 2023. *** Barbara had been a community garden activist for many years before she joined our… Continue Reading
Last Thursday, New York City experienced record temperatures. In Central Park, the thermometer climbed to 90º F in the afternoon. For the garden, this unseasonable heatwave means confusion: the last daffodils are blooming. The tulips are fading so fast that… Continue Reading