I have tried to start an apartment garden a number of times and have always been met with failure. The first plants died during an ill-timed vacation, the next (pictured above) wilted for reasons unknown, and my beautiful basil plants became infested with whiteflies. I can keep my non-edible houseplants alive, but when it comes to plants that can help me cook and save me money, I might as well be watering them with Roundup Weed Spray. It’s for this reason that I’m envious of Brooklynites that are not only succeeding with their urban gardens, they’re thriving.
Eagle Street Rooftop Farm is exactly what it sounds like: a 6,000 square foot farm on a warehouse roof in Greenpoint where you can find organic produce being grown. It’s a fantastic concept and from what I’ve been reading, it’s working. Local restaurants have started using the produce (delivered the day it’s harvested by bicycle) and the public can come buy fresh produce, learn about farming, and even pick their own vegetables on the roof on certain days. Check our their official site for full details.