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Common Roots Urban Farm Newsletter Week #10
On Sunday of this week, I picked up chickens from friends of ours that are moving out of the city. They couldn't take them where they're moving to so we decided to take them. In our brief but intimate and intense moving session to the farm, I was reminded of a few things about owning chickens:
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Common Roots Urban Farm Newsletter Week #9
Harvesting carrots has always been a chore. In the past they have been misshapen and reluctant to pull out due to our clay-heavy soil. It was always a gamble and I was perpetually wary of what was going to come out of the ground. Things have changed...
This year we are growing carrots for the first1 read more »
Common Roots Urban Farm CSA Newsletter Week #8
On Wednesday of this past week my mother, Susan Poodry, celebrated her 80th(!) birthday. This newsletter is dedicated to her and all her wonderful glory. I love you mom!
Reflecting on what it means to become an octogenarian, I find myself in awe of the expanse of life. 80 years is an impressive ach1 read more »
Common Roots Urban Farm Newsletter Week #7
Returning from vacation is bittersweet. After spending the week with amazing friends, eating incredible food and relaxing with the doggos, it's tough to be excited to get back to the grind. The dreariness and rain on our day of return did nothing to boost enthusiasm for our return to the real world1 read more »
Common Roots Urban Farm CSA Newsletter Week #6
As I work in the soil at the farm, I am constantly reminded of it's history as a once thriving and bustling residential neighborhood. Turning over beds and preparing them for new plantings always seems to uncover evidence of this storied past. I've found bottles, hardware, marbles, jewelry and othe1 read more »
Common Roots Urban Farm Newsletter Week #5
It is my sincere thought that the solanaceae or "nightshade" group of crops are my favorite to grow. The range of vegetables that come from this family of plants is broad and varied. Peppers, tomatoes, eggplant and potatoes are all nightshades that share the same "solanaceae" moniker. They range fr1 read more »
Common Roots Urban Farm CSA Newsletter Week #4
I love to hear how people experience different flavors. It is always a struggle to try and describe flavors because of everyone's individual palate and preference. French Breakfast radishes may be a mild, crunchy snack to one person, and a flaming hot, spicy garnish to another. Meeting someone who1 read more »
Common Roots Urban Farm CSA Newsletter #3
When I first got in to farming, I was excited to transfer my love for manual labor to something that I feel is more substantial and important. I've since come to learn that manual labor is only a minor (although integral) aspect of running the farm and that there are many skill sets required to be1 read more »
About the farm
Common Roots Urban Farm is located in the Broadway Fillmore Neighborhood on Buffalo’s East Side. We began in 2012 with the support of the Farmer Pirates Cooperative and are situated on 1 acre of now thriving land. On just over 1/2 acre we grow a variety of vegetables and fruits using organic and ecologically sustainable methods.
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