Greenhouse Goes Up in Redwood

Redwood Neighborhood Association Vice President Jim Stine holds the metal greenhouse arch in place.

Members of the Redwood Neighborhood Association met last Saturday at the Redwood Volunteer Fire Department to construct a community greenhouse for the public.

With funds secured from the local not-for-profit Hearts for Youth, the neighborhood group's plan was to build a structure to house seedlings and plants for the community. Local residents interested in participating can sign up to help tend the plants, with all excess produce going to the local food pantry.


At the commissioners' meeting at the fire hall April 10, I presented the idea of the greenhouse being put on that property. The group voted unanimously in favor of providing the host site for the greenhouse.

Here are some shots of the construction (thanks to Rick Lopez for the design, Jim Stine for donating some of the materials, and the Better Farm crew for lending a hand!):

All that's left to do are the doors and the greenhouse plastic. Want to get involved, as a volunteer or gardener? Shoot us an e-mail or call (315) 482-2536. And stay tuned for an upcoming announcement on our planting day!

Seeking Partnerships for Upcoming Earth Day Cleanup!

The Annual Redwood Earth Day Cleanup is tentatively slated for Earth Day, Sunday, April 22.

The event is put on by Better Farm in conjunction with the Redwood Neighborhood Association. We're trying to broaden our reach this year, and are looking for other local groups and individuals who would like to team up with us to cover more ground. Sponsors will donate biodegradable garbage bags for the event, and we'll be running an aluminum can collection as fundraiser for the neighborhood association. A potluck picnic lunch will be held during the event at the pavilion in Redwood. This is a great all-ages event, and one that really makes a difference in the appearance of the hamlet.

E-mail info@betterfarm.org or call 482-2536 for more information or to volunteer.