Urban Farm Roof Deck Garden Revitalization
Posted on 4/08/2011 by The Bridge
On our roof deck garden we are upgrading planter boxes and benches. We will begin planting flowers and trees as soon as the weather stays warm. Currently Bridge horticulture workers maintain the roof deck garden; they help with new plantings and regular watering during the season. This year we plan to add an area for growing herbs. We will use the herbs in The Bridge food program and in cooking classes we offer to clients.
The roof deck garden was started in 2005 with an initial grant from The Burpee Foundation, the founding donor of The Bridge Horticulture Training Program. The program is a unique community partnership with the Horticultural Society of New York (HSNY). Additional support from The Burpee Foundation this year will help continue the roof deck garden, which can encourage new Bridge horticulture interns to get involved. The program offers clients work training, stipends, and an important opportunity to be productive, active and is therapeutic.
In June we will honor George Ball, President of the W. Atlee Burpee Company and The Burpee Foundation, for his outstanding support for this important program. The horticultural training program that was started on the roof deck garden has grown each year with private support and now includes two urban farms.
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What a stunning change….. it looks wonderful….. I just LOVE it…. It is just fabulous!! I'm sure you love looking out and seeing that. decking
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