RALLY on JUNE 5th Sunday 1pm to SAVE OUR FIRE ENGINE 294

The Project Woodhaven folks, the Richmond Hill Block Association and the Ozone Park Residents Association along with Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley, Councilmember Eric Ulrich and other local elected officials will rally to Save Engine 294 in Woodhaven on Sunday, June 5th at 1pm in front of the firehouse. 

Photo from 294's Facebook Page

 

86-10 109th Residents, please  join this community effort to protect our property and lives from fire.  Engine 294’s existence is vital to this entire community and needs our support to prevent its closure. Let your voices be heard!

The communities of Richmond Hill and Woodhaven are pulling together to stage a public rally to save Engine Company 294 at 1 PM on Sunday, June 5th in front of the firehouse at 101st Street and Jamaica Avenue.  Engine 294, which serves both communities, was revealed to be on a list of 20 fire companies that are slated to be closed to balance the city’s budget.  

Read excellent article here about the planned rally

Speak Up! SEND MAYOR  BLOOMBERG A LETTER PROTESTING FIRE HOUSE CLOSING!

Do you want your own herb planter in side garden?

Members of the board are interested in beautifying the building landscape, and creating a community garden space for culinary herb planters.

If you are interested in having your own herb planter in the side gated garden area, you will need to purchase a terra cotta pottery planter (NO PLASTIC PLANTERS, or other colors).

Example of Terra Cotta Planter--deeper for larger herbs, and shallow for smaller herb samplings

We want the space to be uniform and neat.  No planting directly into the ground, all herbs must be planted into whatever size terra cotta ceramic planter you prefer.  All herb planters need a gardening marker stake indicating your garden’s name.

Gardening stakes to label your garden's name

You may grow herbs only, as they are easily controlled in proper size planting pots. No vegetables or fruit, please.

Some herbs that you might consider: Deciding which herbs to grow is dependent upon four factors: (1) ease of growing the herb (2) potential yield per area that is obtained (3) amount of herb consumed during the year, and (4)cost of the herb if purchased rather than home grown, If your family consumes only a small amount of coriander during the year, it would probably not be economical to grow coriander in the garden.

The following is a list of herbs that are recommended for beginner herb gardeners. On average, these herbs are easy to grow, yield well per area, offer great variety in culinary characteristics, and can easily be stored.

Mint

Sweet Marjoram

Dill

Lavender

Cilantro

Parsley

Oregano

Sage

Chervil

Tarragon

Lemongrass

Basil

Chives

Rosemary

Thyme

You may grow with seeds or starter plants. You are responsible for maintaining your planters, and before the frost emptying them and storing them. Some herb plants will come back next season, if the pots are covered with plastic wrap. Make sure you seek advice from plant nursery experts when purchasing your herb plants for best results.

Please see the herb garden sign up sheet hanging on the board next to the mailbox area to the right. Please read the rules of our community herb garden, and follow the directions carefully if you want to participate. The sign up sheet asks for your apt.#, name of your garden (name it what you wish), and quantity of containers.

Thank you!

Spring is here! Come Plant with us!

SPRING 2011 PLANTING DAY 

SUNDAY MAY 22nd, 2011  4 pm- 6 pm

Members of the board will be planting flowers and beautifying the building landscape, as well as creating a community garden area where tenants may purchase containers and seeds, and grow and maintain an herb garden only,  per building guidelines.

If you are interested in helping us plant and participate in this communal building activity, please rsvp via email 8610ownerscorp@gmail.com