Philadelphia Urban Farm Network Google Group

free tomato seedlings

aviva.as...@gmail.com (Aviva Asher) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:59:36 UT

Hi Pufn Friends,

We have lots of tomato seedlings that we left in the greenhouse a week too
long and they are a little too big to sell but we would love to find homes
for them before Memorial Day weekend. We have the following in 4" pots;
Cherokee Purple heirloom tomato, Black Cherry and Sungold cherry tomatoes,

Need fertilized eggs - offering baby chicks!

lilyyyco...@gmail.com (lily hughes) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:04:05 UT

Hi all,
1. I am looking for some fertilized chicken eggs to put under my broody
hen.
I will take fertile eggs any variety of layer.
2. Once the eggs hatch I will be looking for a home for the new chicks! So
if you want some little cuties, holler!
Any help with either of these needs is much appreciated!

Looking for remay hoops

kebrown...@gmail.com (Katie B) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:00:54 UT

Looking for remay hoops to buy or borrow. Thanks!

The Mitten (home of The Pocket Farm) needs a summer subletter!

abbeyhunterfried...@gmail.com (Abbey Friedman) — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:54:59 UT

We're seeking a subletter for June and July! (Move in date is flexible, but
end date of sublet is July 31. )
The Mitten is a three story, 5-person semi-collective house in West Philly
with an intentional, structured living situation. The house has a massive
side yard and garden/farm with 9 chickens, ample common space (incl.

Fwd: [ric-rac] WEST PHILADELPHIA Urban Nutrition Initiative (UNI) is Hiring

ariel.rosenb...@gmail.com (ari rosenberg) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:30 UT

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Hiring
To: RIC RAC <ric-rac@googlegroups.com>
Cc: Sarita Daftary <sar...@eastnewyorkfarms.org>, Siena Chrisman <
si...@whyhunger.org>

Please forward to your networks:

The Urban Nutrition Initiative <[link]> in West
Philadelphia, PA is hiring for two positions:

Garden Gallivants Showcasing Senior Gardening

ekirchne...@gmail.com (Emily) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:29:41 UT

*Garden Gallivants celebrating seniors and urban agriculture in
Philadelphia!*
The events are presented by GenPhilly, in partnership with Klein JCC and
Guild House West.

*Gallivant Klein*
Thursday, May 30
10:30 am -12:30 pm

Klein JCC, an intergenerational community center, operates a 24′x36′ Hoop

Compost bin for sale - $75

stabe...@comcast.net (Karen Stabenow) — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:30:22 UT

Karen T. Stabenow, AICP, LEED AP-Homes

GR Planning

Sustainable Planning Services

2116 Naudain Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146-1219

215-546-8368

Greener Partners Now Hiring (Delaware County)

lvern...@gmail.com (Laura Vernola) — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:37:40 UT

*Greener Partners Delaware County Farm Hub, Hillside Farm, is currently
seeking to fill TWO positions. Please contact:*
*Justin Donaldson: justin.donald...@greenerpartne rs.org*
*Hillside Farm is looking to hire a full season apprentice,* with the
possibility to work through the winter for the right candidate. We are a

old fencing?

ariel.rosenb...@gmail.com (ari rosenberg) — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:52:57 UT

Anyone have old wire fencing I can use for trellising?

I'd love for it to be 4-6 feet tall. I can use an almost endless amount.

thanks!
~ ari
ari rosenberg
urban farmer & educator
the center for environmental transformation
1729 ferry ave, camden, nj 08104
856-365-8111
a...@cfet.org

Rye sourdough (wild caught)

ceertahpa...@gmail.com (mlidredamanda) — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:50:24 UT

Is anyone just dying to have a very lively, high rising, Rye-based
sourdough? I know Rye based ones are hard to come by commercially. It
raises wheat bread but I culture it exclusively with hand-ground Rye. I
started it from scratch on the front porch here in Illinois about 2 weeks
ago and I am amazed at how lively and tasty it is. Im considering

worms for kitchen waste compost

ewyssfl...@gmail.com (ewyssflamm) — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:31:01 UT

Hi -- I've been vermicomposting our kitchen veggie cuttings for a few years
now, and am ready for another round of harvesting castings and sorting.
That means I'll have excess worms to give away. Anyone interested in a few
handfuls of red wrigglers to get your own worm bin going? Let me know... I

looking for materials for garden art

nicole.suger...@gmail.com (Nicole Sugerman) — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:14:49 UT

Hi all,

I am looking for donations of the following items for an multimedia art
installation that two artists are constructing in the Woodford Orchard
(33rd and Dauphin). We are seeking:

-cinderblocks

-used rowcover

-used bird netting

-pvc

We would be happy to pick up. Let me know off-list if you happen to have

Alternative Apparel Grants Program

emilyw...@gmail.com (emily wren) — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:17:40 UT

Pass Along: If you or your friends live in or around Venice Beach, and are
interested in receiving support for a garden or urban agriculture project,
then find out more here:
alternativeapparel.wufoo.com/f orms/alternative-grants/<[link]>

Sharpen push mower

kala...@gmail.com (kalabno@gmail.com) — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:41:44 UT

Hello, does anyone know where I can have push mower blades sharpened? Thx.
Sent from my Android phone on T-Mobile. America’s first nationwide 4G network.

Blue Spruce to Give Away

schr...@gmail.com (Adam Schreiber) — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:15:39 UT

I have a blue spruce that is planted in a half wine barrel that needs to be
planted in the ground and I don't have the space for it. It is about 6'
tall and 6' wide. Come pick it up in Art Museum area.
Thanks-
Adam

Rabbit Hutch for Sale - $50 OBO (south philly)

epkee...@gmail.com (Emily Keeler) — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:46:38 UT

Hi farmers,

This is a nice but very used hutch (a bit scratched and chewed around the
edges). It would make a nice living space for someone's chickens or rabbits
or other smaller creatures. It has pull out trays for cleaning and the roof
hinges open.

[link]

Fwd: Food Security/Justice/Sovereignty/Democracy Survey Launch!

ariel.rosenb...@gmail.com (ari rosenberg) — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:30:39 UT

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Launch!
To: Tristan <Trris...@whyhunger.org>, food_crisis@googlegroups.com, comfood
<comf...@elist.tufts.edu>, moofafr...@todays.co.ke, miguel guzman michel <
migmic...@hotmail.com>

Please Share Widely in the food security/ sovereignty/democracy/justice

source for row covers

jenni....@gmail.com (Jenni Drozdek) — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:59:59 UT

hi there.
Does anyone know of local sources that sell floating row covers?
thanks!
Jenni

Cheese making workshop, Sunday, May 19th

cas...@jewishfarmschool.org (Cassie Pena) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:38:37 UT

Learn to make goat cheese at the Shtetl Skills Workshop Series hosted by
Jewish Farm School and Ahimsa House, Sunday, May 19th, 1:00pm-4:00pm with
Master Goat Cheese Maker, Aitan Mizrachi.

Aitan is the former Dairy Manager at Adamah Dairy. Aitan always knew he
wanted a profession that was based on do-it yourself, off-the-grid skills.

Volunteers Needed!

cachea...@sacredplaces.org (Caroline Acheatel) — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:09:39 UT

Hi PUFN folks,

Two of the community gardens that our organization is starting (one in
collaboration with Urban Tree Connection) are being constructed this month
and in the beginning of June! We see these gardens as a key way to take
advantage of underused green space in Mill Creek and Olney, and the produce

Legislation introduced to improve the 2013 Farm Bill

mkbn...@gmail.com (Matthew Bennett) — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:57:33 UT

Hello Fellow Good Stewards,

So, from the article linked below, it seems the "Balancing Food, Farm, and
the Environment Act" primarily re-focuses farm conservation efforts towards
wetlands, riparian areas, and other long-term & permanent easements. It
does offer incentives for transitioning to organic and for ranchers to use

Basil starts needed

amandasta...@gmail.com (amanda staples) — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:45:07 UT

Hey there fellow gardeners,

I am wondering if anyone knows somewhere I can buy a flat or two of basil
seedlings. I'd rather not go to a garden center and buy larger pots because
I need so many. Anybody got extra or know where to go locally for this
sorta thing?

Thanks for your help

Amanda

Looking for straw for mulch

erinwtay...@gmail.com (Erin Taylor) — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:47 UT

Does anyone know a good place where I can get/buy straw to use as mulch?
The only source I've found so far is Lowe's, and they sell it in a
denomination that is way more than I need, plus I would prefer to support a
local business if possible.

Thanks!
Erin

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Penn State Extension Social Media Boot Camp for Ag Businesses

jx...@psu.edu (John Byrnes) — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:35:42 UT

Penn State Extension Social Media Boot Camp for Ag Businesses

Social media tools are an exciting way to enhance your farm business's marketing activities, allowing you, the owner, or manager, to connect directly with your audience. While a social media presence is almost expected of many businesses, many owners struggle with how to use the various tools to connect.

kombucha scoby

rbrumb...@gmail.com (rebecca brumberg) — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:31:00 UT

Hi All,
Does anyone know where I can get this locally? SCOBY* *(*symbiotic colony
of bacteria and yeast) is the starter for Kombucha. I have only found them
far, far away.*
Thanks!!!

--
All the Best,

Rebecca Brumberg Frimmer

Pulse Consulting LLC
267.712.9642

FW: JOBS 3 total: Delaware; Phipps; Upper Makefield, PA

egallag...@pennhort.org (Eileen Gallagher) — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:26:46 UT

2 postings attached and 1 listed below.

1) from PG Grad Cameron Marcelle in lower Delaware for a horticulturist position : this is a full time year round position for anyone interested, but especially for PGs.

2) private historical estate gardener, Upper Makefield, PA

3) We have four horticulture related job openings at Phipps: Display Horticulturist, Greenhouse tech, Grower, and Outdoor foreman.

Free starts

clareh...@gmail.com (Clare Hyre) — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:10:31 UT

Hi all,

We have free tomato, pepper, and cucumber starts. They can NOT be used for sale but for personal gardens or donations. Let me know if you want some. They will be at the Henry Got Crops! Csa next week so call me 215-827-7482.

Clare Hyre

Events and workshops at Greensgrow Farms

brynashb...@gmail.com (Bryn@Greensgrow) — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:52:57 UT

Judy Wicks Book Signing at Greensgrow: *Good Morning Beautiful Business*

Saturday, May 11th, 2013 • 12:30–4:30pm

Strawberry Mint Jam Workshop with Marisa McClellan • May 18th, 2013 •
12–2pm • $35.00

[link]

seeking farm stand vendors for open air market in center city.

jmarow...@gmail.com (Joshua Marowitz) — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:10:05 UT

Hey There Pufn,

My name is Josh Marowitz and I am a long time member to the Pufn group.

I am helping curate a weekly Open Air Market located at 23rd & Arch Streets neighboring the Schuylkill Banks River Walk near Center City Philadelphia. The market will mainly consist of Art / Handmade / Craft Vendors as well as Food Trucks, however we are looking to add a few farm stands as well ( 2-3 a week).

POP Happy Hour fundraiser 5/7!

p...@phillyorchards.org (Phil Forsyth) — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:50:18 UT

[image: Philadelphia Orchard Project
Logo]<[link]>
*Please join us for a POP Happy Hour Fundraiser next Tuesday, May 7!* Also
announcing our 4th annual Strawberry Festival at the Woodford Orchard on

Free vegetable starts

sbud...@gmail.com (Seth Budick) — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:44:46 UT

There are about 12 flats of free cabbage, broccoli, and collards
transplants on the porch at 446 S. 43rd St. Please help make sure these
plants find a home.

P/T Job Opening - Compost Collections Driver

mlmeini...@gmail.com (Philly Compost - Lee) — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:27 UT

Reliable, good-natured, reasonably strong person wanted to do commercial
compost collections for Philly Compost. Does not require CDL, but must be
capable of driving a large truck and getting a driver's medical approval.
10 - 15 hours per week to start; one or two days per week depending on
availability. $12/hour to start; $15 if introductory period satisfactory

Grant funds available for our Summer Permaculture Design Certificate Course

easternpennpermaculturegu...@gmail.com (melissa miles) — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:15:36 UT

Thanks to the generosity of the SE AG Partnership, we have access to grant
funds for those interested in taking a Permaculture Design Certificate
Course in the Phila. area (weekend format) this summer. Please pass on
this info to anyone who may have an interest. Those who do qualify for the
grant funding would pay only $340.20 for the FULL PDC Course. For more

local farm and food consulting practice hiring at PT business analyst/bookkeeper

arugul...@gmail.com (KTC) — Sun, 05 May 2013 13:07:41 UT

Hello Pufn!
Do you want to work on the business side of food and farms? We're JRI
Consulting and Kitchen Table Consultants. We've built a business that
focuses on the business side of local food and farms. We focus on five
areas: 1) Bookkeeping 2) Marketing Execution 3) Sales Management 4)
Cultural Alignment (Finances + Culture) 5) Opportunity Assessment.

Mulch for Bird Sanctuary

patrick.m.madi...@gmail.com (Patrick Madigan) — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:13:13 UT

Hey pufn,

I've been pulling weeds from beds at the bird sanctuary (45th and 46th St,
south of Locust)
Does anyone know where I might find some mulch, possibly free, that I can
use to help keep the weeds down? I'm thinking this area could use as much
as possible, so I want to avoid having to buy bags of mulch.

Urban Foraging Class

bmi...@awbury.org (Awbury Arboretum) — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:46:47 UT

Hey everyone - thought you might be interested in this upcoming class @
Awbury:
Thursday, May 16th at Awbury Arboretum
Spring Time Wild Foraging

Learn to walk through the landscape and identify edible plants! Forage,
gather and prepare delicious foraged foods and learn the best foraging
spots in and around Philadelphia.

need a boulder

crealiz...@gmail.com (Amanda Johnson) — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:17:42 UT

Hello,

Though this might sound strange, I am part of a garden project that wants
to PUT a rock in their landscape. Are you looking to get rid of a very
large rock? Let me know if you have ideas or leads.

--
-Amanda
912.210.0632

"You cannot take what you have not given, and you must give yourself. You

Still mint @ 8th and Poplar

aviva.as...@gmail.com (Aviva Asher) — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:31:09 UT

Hi mint lovers,

I still have tons of mint to dig up. Spearmint mostly and some peppermint.
If you want to dig some up for your garden come to 8th and Poplar
Tuesdays, 1-5 pm, Wednesdays, 3-6pm or Thursdays, 10-1pm. No need to email
or ask if there's still mint.

Aviva

"Uniformity is not nature's way; diversity is nature's way."

Job opening- Buying Associate for The FruitGuys

kim.jor...@gmail.com (Kim J) — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:18:21 UT

Hi PUFN! I am posting a job opening for the Sharon Hill, PA office of The
FruitGuys. Our current buying associate is sadly leaving the company after
5+ years to move out of state, so we're eager to find a great candidate to
replace him. Thanks for reading!

The FruitGuys, one of America’s premier providers of fresh produce to

Got Produce?

philahomegr...@gmail.com (Jack Goldenberg) — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:58:48 UT

Hey, I'm Jack Goldenberg. I bring some produce I grow to restaurants in
Philadelphia. Recently I've started working with other growers that have
much larger capacity, and the response from the restaurants has been
incredible. I know you guys all grow amazing stuff. If you ever have extra,
or have thought about trying to find a consistent market, give me a call

Volunteers for farmers' market

i...@farmtocity.org (Farm to City) — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:26:45 UT

Hello all,
Farm to City is looking for passionate individuals to help out with our
Saturday Rittenhouse Farmers' Market from June through September. If
interested please contact Kelly at ke...@farmtocity.org.
Thank you!

South Philly Rooftop Farm! We need YOUR help!

mollydevin...@gmail.com (Molly Devinney) — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:09:31 UT

Hello Pufn!

Anyone who lives in South Philly experiences first-hand its concrete jungle
reputation. I'm excited to share that at South Philly High School,
neighbors and the school community have taken matters into their own hands
with a 'Greening Master Plan' for the whole campus! Check it out:

Free soil testing for lead and other contaminants - May 4th 9am-3pm at Shissler Rec Center

dser...@nkcdc.org (Drew Serres) — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:19:33 UT

The EPA will have their mobile testing center setup at the Shissler Rec
Center (1800 Blair Street) from 9am to 3pm this Saturday (May 4th). Just
bring a few samples (about 6 inches deep of soil), and you'll have results
back within 15 minutes or so.

For more information check out the event announcement.

looking for containers to plant in

marian.da...@gmail.com (Marian Dalke) — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:54 UT

hello!

anyone have a source for containers to grow peppers, tomatoes, eggplants in?
i'd need about 4-10 if possible.

thanks
marian

Need a small shed

kebrown...@gmail.com (Katie B) — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:19:32 UT

If anyone has a small shed you no longer need, we are looking to expand our
chicken coop. Thanks!

Rooftop ag in Boston Globe

lauren.man...@gmail.com (Lauren Mandel) — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:49:48 UT

Hi PUFNers,

For those of you interested in rooftop agriculture, check out yesterday's
article in the Boston Globe!
[link]

Eat well,
Lauren

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*Lauren Mandel, MLA*
Project Manager + Rooftop Agriculture Specialist

need for shrubs

crealiz...@gmail.com (Amanda Johnson) — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:27:28 UT

I'm looking to find a place to get shrubs, cheaply. I needs about 11 each
of "Old Gold Pfitzer" (Juniperus chinensis pfitzeriana compaeta,) Dwarf
Japanese Holly (Ilexcrenata helleri,) and Bird’s Nest Spruce (Picea abies
nidiformis.) It's necessary for a certificate of occupancy, and
Jersey-based, so we're not afraid to cross over the bridge.

Penn State Extension Vegetable and Small Fruit Gazette Vol 17 Issue 5

jx...@psu.edu (John Byrnes) — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:57:05 UT

[Penn State Extension]<[link]>
Vegetable and Small Fruit Gazette
Penn State Extension newsletter for vegetable and small fruit producers.

May 1, 2013
View Vegetable and Small Fruit Gazette online<[link]> | Print this newsletter<[link]>

Mature Fruit Trees needed

amarmaph...@gmail.com (aMMPh) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:41:38 UT

Giverny Gardens needs to source some mature fruit trees (more than 10 feet in height). They need at least 2 of each of the following; apple, cherry, plum and peach.
Any LEEDs wood bee eh peach he ate it.
Thanks mulch, M

kale and mustard starts

epkee...@gmail.com (Emily Keeler) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:36:21 UT

hi -
Guild House West is looking to purchase around 100 kale starts and 150-200
mustard starts - they can be in any size containers - the cheaper the
better.
We're a non profit in case anyone is interested in donating or giving a
discount.
any leads will be appreciated!
Thank you
Emily