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Harlem Harvest Mash
Enjoy it as a dip with pita bread, crackers or bits of veggies such as carrots, celery, or peppers. You can also use it to make bite-sized wraps using leafy…
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First College Garden Interns Strengthen Community Garden Programs in 2025
Our St Nicholas Miracle Garden welcomed its first college garden interns this year. They brought hands-on support and innovative ideas to enhance garden and greenhouse programs in Harlem. Their work…
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Microgreens: Fresh, Local, and Grown for You
What Are Microgreens and Their History? Microgreens are the tender young shoots of vegetables and herbs that we harvest about 7–21 days after germination. Unlike sprouts, which grow in water…
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SNMG Compost Metal Cubes
I started my journey in agriculture backward. In 2018, I earned my NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden Master Composting. I secured a 2018…
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Kingston, New York Farm Tour
I thank Shaniqua Bowden, Director of Cultural Engagement and Sustainable Living at The Kingston Land Trust, for helping me plan this year’s farm tour in Kingston, New York, with our…
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Pedaling Toward Community Impact: From Bike Advocacy to Food Justice
What began as a small bicycle advocacy initiative in 2017 has become a multi-layered nonprofit rooted in food justice, community wellness, and equitable public space. From 2017 to 2021, Uptown…
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Fresh Threads for Fresh Food
I, Munjarin, UBHP 2025 Spring intern, spent two days at Taino Ink’s screen printing studio, but that was more than enough to realize how hands-on (and messy) screenprinting is. It’s…
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We Launched Our New Website – Take a Look!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website! Our team has spent the past few months reimagining how we share our work online, and we’re proud to invite…
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Celebrating Women’s History Month at Our Farmers Market
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and across industries. At Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project, we proudly highlight the…
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International Book Giving Day
Literacy rates in the Bronx have been a significant concern. As of 2016, only 56% of high school graduates in the Bronx were considered college-ready. Additionally, 70% of third-grade students…
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