Jefferson Avenue Community Garden Clean-up

Get your hands dirty on April 28th as we clean up Jefferson Avenue Community Garden!


The garden is in need of some T.L.C. and what better way to get it in shape than with the community!
Our goal is to prepare the garden beds for planting with fresh compost, raking up debris in the plot, organizing supplies, possibly some building projects, and cleaning out the rain catchment system behind the shed. Come enjoy a day outdoors, choose a plot to tend if you want to grow for the season, and make some new friends!
Please RSVP here if you can make it, Thank you!

What are your plans for Earth Day?

Come join NUF for Earth Day!
Roasted veggies, butternut squash and chowder
Jalapeno and onion tamales
fruit - bananas and apples
bread with humus 
pickles - more to come! 

Volunteer Day with New Urban Farmers

Volunteer with NUF! 
We are getting ready for Spring and need your help!
We will start with a garden tour and then get busy!
You can choose from an array of activities to fill your interests. 
Any age is welcome.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Time	Saturday March 24th 10- 3 pm
Rain Date -March 25th 10-3 pm
Location	"Garden of Life" Galego Court 483 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
More Info	If you are able to attend, please RSVP here.

                      - construction on our office
                      - planting seed trays
                      - Seeding and transplanting
                      - Cultivating and watering


For volunteer events, please bring gloves, water, closed toed shoes, and sunscreen. Wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty.

3rd Annual Harvest Jubilee!

Joey, Myke, Alex, Fabio, Josh, Mark, Ann, Liz, Emily, Bleu - Thank you!!

A warm NUF salute to Avenue N for their incredible butternut squash soup!

And a huge thank you to the over 250 people that took time from their day to participate in our Food Day - Harvest Jubilee celebration!!

Please enjoy photos from the event~

Don't miss our Harvest Jubilee!

NUF Seedling Giveaway during the Pawtucket Cherry Blossom Fest

 NUF gave away peas, beans, and cucumber starts! Several thousand plants have found their way into new, growing households. Way to GROW, Pawtucket and CF!


Here is a link to our Seedling Giveaway album on Facebook

5000 pea, bean, and cucumber seedlings!

NUF is giving out 5000 pea, bean, and cucumber seedlings this Saturday
at the Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival!


Come pick up a start of your own and enjoy the festivities!

Veggie Hash - Farmers Market 5.14.2011

NUF had a great time hosting our food demo at The Hope Artiste - thanks Farm Fresh - and our newly met friends!

Veggie Hash-
Brussel sprouts, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms

Dice mushrooms, julienne sprouts and asparagus-
Heat pan - we prefer sesame oil -
add asparagus and mushrooms - cook 2 min
add sprouts - if using mandolin - they will cook quickly -
otherwise account for size of sprout.

once nice and browned -
a dash of soy, rice vinegar, squeeze fresh orange, and diced ginger!

New Roots Ceremony

New Roots Providence officially announces its 2011 Strengthening Communities Fund Grantees at a Press Conference.

Thank you, Senators Reed and Whitehouse - for once again recognizing NUF and our work within the state of RI!
Also, a big thank you to Marti Rosenberg, Cheryl Del Pico, Sabina Matos, Monsurat Ottun, LeeAnn Byrne and Bernadette Tavares at New Roots Providence who made this grant possible!
Visit the News page at New Roots to hear coverage from WPRO or New Roots Facebook page for more pictures!

The Grantee Crew

Bleu with Senator Jack Reid

NUF Volunteer Meeting!

Time	Sunday, May 1 · 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location	"Garden of Life" Galego Court 483 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Created By	New Urban Farmers
More Info	NUF needs your help, bring your ideas with you! We will take you on a tour of the garden, answer any questions, and set up a schedule that works for you and your family! You are welcome to bring your family and stay later to help in the garden that day. We could use help with: -Building a new community garden on Divsion Street in Pawtucket! -Installing a drip hose irrigation system -Seeding and transplanting -Weeding and watering -Construction (building shelves, garden beds, and much more!) -Mulching the soil with our compost and compost from EcoRI -And so much more!

Please RSVP here or email ask@newurbanfarmers.org

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you to those who helped out yesterday despite the rain!

Dozens come out for Earth Day clean up: wpri.com

Join us for Earth Day!

NUF is celebrating Earth Day with a joint event with the city of Pawtucket, the Friends of the Moshassuck, and the Pawtucket Housing Authority - we would love if you would join us!

What: Earth Day Clean-Up
When: Saturday, April 23rd
               Clean-up activities: 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
               Closing event and Greenhouse tour: 12 pm - 1 p.m.
Where: Start and end at the ‘Garden of Life’ at Galego Court, 483 Weeden Street, Pawtucket

New Urban Farmers (NUF), the Pawtucket Housing Authority, Friends of the Moshassuck and the city of Pawtucket are pleased to invite members of the community to clean up the Woodlawn Neighborhood. We will meet at the ‘Garden of Life’ at Galego Court and work our way through the community. This is a great day of community service that will celebrate Earth Day and better the environment. After all the hard work making Pawtucket a more beautiful place, we will meet at the garden for music, food and fun.
Please RSVP here if you want to join in the fun! If you have any questions about the day please email Ask@newurbanfarmers.org

Urban Agriculture Spring Kickoff

We had a great time at Southside Community Landtrust's Urban Agriculture Spring Kickoff at the Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park. Emily from the New Urban Farmers gave a workshop on alternatives to miracle grow. Enjoy!