On Thursday March 26, 2009 at 11:00am, the GrowNYC (GrowNYC) will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the Phoenix Garden located at 2037 Fulton Street between Somers Street and Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn. This 19,000 square foot urban farm serves over 45 community gardeners who grow food crops such as beans, collards, cabbage, corn, tomatoes and zucchini. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Councilmember Darlene Mealy and Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe will join community farmers and gardeners to mark this official first day of construction.

Please join Councilman Gentile for the ribbon cutting