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URBAN FARMER: Hydroponics Lesson from Boswyck Farms
- Item Number
- 135
- Estimated Value
- 200 USD
- Sold
- 20 USD to Live Event Bidder
Item Description
Getting Started With Hydroponics is a great way to learn the art of urban farming for your home. This class includes a brief lecture on the history and methods of hydroponic growing, followed by a hands-on building session where you’ll learn to make your own system to take home. The class is taught by local hydroponicist Lee Mandell, who runs the rooftop garden at the Bushwick Starr.
BOSWYCK FARMS is a hydroponic farm in Bushwick Brooklyn. It was founded in 2008 by Lee Mandell. Boswyck Farms was started with the idea of growing fresh food for the surrounding community. Located in Lee’s 1,000 square foot loft, it has grown into a research and development space where we build and test hydroponic systems. We are dedicated to bringing sustainable methods of growing into the hands of people.
Hydroponics has a very long history, dating back to the Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon. We choose hydroponics because this method of growing plants is sustainable, economical and practical. Small and compact, our systems are the perfect choice for people living in urban areas where space is at a premium. Our hydroponic and aeroponic systems are designed to be space-efficient, easy to assemble and a breeze to maintain. They use a minimal amount of room while producing a sizable amount of food. Fruits and vegetables can be grown year-round indoors and in greenhouses. Our hydroponic systems can be used for seasonal growing on rooftops or other outdoor spaces. As sustainability is Boswyck Farms’ motto, we build our systems using as many recycled and repurposed materials as possible.
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