Tag: Urban Roots
monday january 7th 2008
Herb Garden Beginnings?
January, the thick of winter. Not exactly the time of year you’re thinking of fresh herbs or produce. Maybe you are one of the few fastidious folks out there that tend an indoor herb garden. The rest of us just don’t have the time or the space. I can hardly keep my spider plants alive year round. But everyone will agree that fresh spices and herbs are tastier and more fragrant than their dried, bottled counterparts.
Falling into the “rest of us” category, I’ve never attempted a window box herb garden but was still elated with the potted rosemary plant from Urban Roots that I received as a Christmas present. (Thanks, Jake.) The plant is fairly large and wonderfully aromatic. Rosemary is a perennial so it’s worth maintaining, but be aware that it may not always be lush and green. Continue to tend to it even when it appears dry and place it outdoors come springtime.
A few days ago I finally decided to “use” my gift. I cut a small sprig and removed the leaves. After choppi…
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saturday december 15th 2007
Shopping Local: Tips from the Experts
So you want to shop within the city limits, but you’ve never done it before? Never fear! BR to the rescue. Gathered here are great gift picks found at businesses in Buffalo from a number of thoughtful people.
I sent out an email to friends and acquaintances who are very Buffalo oriented in various ways. A lot of us still have gifts to find, and there are a good number of people who are making presents this year in order to keep spending down. Still, gathered here are some terrific ideas.
Justin Azzarella, Executive Director of the Elmwood Village Association has not done any shopping yet, but will of course keep it all on Elmwood. Sam Hoyt was in the same boat, and explained, “I have not begun my shopping yet. But, as a rule, I am a “homer”. What does that mean? It means that I first always try to buy American. Second, if I…
monday december 10th 2007
Football Anyone?
I have got to say, I am so pleased not to be on the board of directors of Urban Roots Community Garden Center anymore. I am certainly not up to meeting their most recent challenge.
Seems the meatheads at Buffalo ReUse have challenged the members of the garden center to a game of football. In fact, they are so confident about their prowess that they have invited the supporters of PUSH Buffalo and Habitat for Humanity as well.
Let me tell you honestly, I have not watched a football game since I was in high school and I just plain did not know what else to do with myself. I have also never tried to play the game, not to mention that I am not sure I own an appropriate pair of shoes anyway. I might show u…
thursday october 4th 2007
A Mini-Garden
Bring your children to Urban Roots this Saturday to learn how to make a terrarium with Buffalo Science Teachers. Members of the Buffalo Science Teacher Network will lead children and their parents through the elements that make up a mini, low cost, self-sustaining garden on Saturday. The project qualifies as a Life Science requirement in most school districts, and takes place from 12noon to 2pm in the yard at Urban Roots, 428 Rhode Island Street.
Other projects for children and families on Saturday include face painting, painting pumpkins, leaf rubbing, and carving a clay tile. Projects for children run 11am – 4pm, Saturday, October 6. Celebrate the outdoors with your kids this weekend at Urban Roots Community Garden Center.
friday april 27th 2007
Growing Heirloom Produce with Faerie Garden Seeds
Planting season is just around the corner. Late April into early May is the perfect time to begin germinating seeds. If you’re not the germinating type, it is a good idea to get out and pick your seeds up now, before all of the best ones are gone.
In the case of Richard Price’s Faerie Garden Seeds, all of them are the best.
It is rare when a hobby, fueled by passion, can stretch beyond pleasing oneself into the realm of making a difference. Richard Price and the Upstate Faerie Herbal Collective are doing just that, contributing to a movement made up of those passionate about gardening, fresh produce and preserving heirloom varieties.
Richard is a one of an ever-growing group of folks that call themselves “seed savers”. As a member of the national organization, Seed Savers Exchange, he is able to network with gardeners and farmers procuring and producing the seeds…
