What makes The HGBK different from othe CSAs?
The Hanging Gardens of Brooklyn offers three unique advantages: First, The HGBK is a truly local operation. This means fresher, tastier vegetables picked right before you get ’em. It also means less trucking, less road congestion and pollution, and less fuel consumption. Secondly, The HGBK provides home delivery to your secure drop-box. This provides you with the convenience of CSA membership without scheduling time to pick up your share. Finally, The HGBK uses green means to bring your veggies to you. Here’s how it works: Our biodiesel powered truck is driven to the neighborhood slated for delivery. Once in that area, the truck is turned off, and the Pedicab delivery cart is offloaded, ready to bring shares to members. Q: What are some benefits of buying locally? A: The following is an excerpt from Organic Gardening Magazine: What do top chefs such as Alice Waters, Rick Bayless, and Susan Spicer have in common? They all rely on local produce. It makes perfect sense: Vegetables raised
