Monday, April 18, 2011

☞ INTRODUCING: Urban Garden Center & Hens




East Harlem's new Urban Garden Center by La Marqueta is making major progress for their big grand opening in early May and have even introduced a couple of chickens into the mix. This new outdoor site located at the Park Avenue train underpass just north of 116th Street will have the largest inventory of outdoor plants in Manhattan when fully stocked in the next few weeks.  Technically open now, the garden center has just introduced a new Hen House that will be the engine for their Community Compost Station. The green setup will divert food waste from La Marqueta and turn it into compost with a bit of help from the feathered foul. When finished in the next two weeks,  local residents can walk or bike to the station, and will be eligible for the free compost to use in their gardens. The Urban Garden Center expects to be fully stocked by Mother's Day and we took the above photos just as they were setting up this weekend. Here's the discount up online for those interested: LINK. More plant images can be found at the garden center's main site: www.UrbanGardenNYC.com
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7 comments:

  1. Sanou's mumApril 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hope those chickens get some sunlight under there.

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  2. jennemApril 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Have already been twice to load up on supplies for the community garden, this place is great!

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  3. Sanou's MumApril 18, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    @jennem. How are the prices? I usually get my flats at Union Square.

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  4. UlyssesApril 18, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Just added a link to the post for the online half price discount at the Urban Garden Center.

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  5. ChristaApril 18, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I tried clicking on the link and had trouble opening the page. Does anyone know if individuals can drop off compostable waste for the compost station? I hate having to lug my scraps down to Union Square.

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  6. Corey Jace ScottApril 18, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    That seems an awfully large coop for just 2 chickens. It is also not predator proof. Chicken wire is a big no no.

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  7. BernadetteMay 29, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    This is a family business with a long history long, long history in the East Harlem community. They were once located on 2nd Avenue and East 103rd Street for decades (before the lot was sold to a developer). Their service, merchandise and knowledge in the field has always been top of the line. I'm big on supporting local businesses, so sorry Union Square. Bernadette

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