Beans ready for harvest



Where to Buy Bulbs

The past few days have made it clear that Fall is here.  That means it will soon be time to plant bulbs. I’m working on a post on when to plant bulbs for fall but first things first--you have to buy bulbs.  A lot of the local stores I listed in a previous blog post are great places to look. http://615greenblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/gardening-in-brooklyn-brooklyn.html

Or there are amazing shops online that have unique selections for both tulip and non-tulip bulbs.  I’ve put together the following list as a resource for all you bulb lovers:

http://www.dutchbulbs.com/ Has some more interesting looking varities and some exotic non-tulip bulbs
http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/  Nice for buying in smaller bulk quantities (12 or more)
http://brecks.com/ For really great deals on really big bulk quantites and interesting mixtures
http://www.hollandbulbfarms.com/items.asp?cat=Tulip-Bulbs&Cc=TULIPS  Seems to have an especially great tulip variety

Garden anniversary rescheduled for Saturday

Due to the previous rained out event, the 24th Garden anniversary party is now set to be rescheduled for this Saturday.  Come everyone and enjoy great food, company, and the documentary about how the garden was started.

In full bloom!

I saw this birdhouse in the garden the other day and thought it

looked so beautiful with the garden in the background.

Reminder: 6/15 Green Stoop Sale

Hi all--here's a reminder from Amy and Valerie about the stoop sale.  They still need some volunteers and of course some items to sell. 

The sale will take place on Saturday, October 6th, with a rain date of the 7th. Set up is 9-10am & the sale will be 10-3. Break down & clean up will take place from 3-4. Please sign up for 1 or more shifts if you are available.

WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Set up (putting out tables, organizing merchandise, etc) - 3 people
• 12:30-3 shift (watching the merchandise, collecting money, etc) - 2-3 people
Clean up/ break down (separating merchandise into donation & trash piles, breaking down tables & bringing items to Housing Works) - 1-2 people with cars willing to transport items to Housing Works & 2 additional people to help

Items to donate (please price your own items):

• Clothing & shoes
• Books
• Toys/ games
• Housewares
• Small electronic items

Please avoid donating furniture, large appliances or other large items. Housing Works will not accept these as drop of donations. If they don't sell, we will not have any place to store or donate them.

Donated items should be new or gently used. Please do not donate items that are stained or not working, as they will just end up in the trash.

We will accept donations only on the day of the sale from 9-10am. You may bring items throughout the day, but please no later than 1pm.

Email Amy at amycweber@gmail.com or Valerie at vdiclerico@gmail.com with any questions, or to sign up to volunteer. 

Thank you!

-The Fundraisers