Well what do we have here! Brooklyn has way to many hidden surprises! The Brooklyn Grange (their second rooftop garden) is located atop Building no. 3 at the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard. It is a massive 65,000 sq. ft roof towering twelve stories over the East River. Go freaking figure! Ben Flanner is the head farmer and chief architect of what has been called New York City’s largest rooftop garden!

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According to BrooklynGrangeFarm.com,

Brooklyn Grange is the leading rooftop farming and intensive green roofing business in the US. We operate the world’s largest rooftop soil farms, located on two roofs in New York City, and grow over 50,000 lbs of organically-cultivated produce per year. In addition to growing and distributing fresh local vegetables and herbs, Brooklyn Grange also provides urban farming and green roof consulting and installation services to clients worldwide, and we partner with numerous non-profit organizations throughout New York to promote healthy and strong local communities.

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Talking about Brooklyn really going green!

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The best part, you can book an event at this beautiful space! A dinner party, reception, shoot even a wedding on a farm in Brooklyn! This might be the best kept secret that’s not really even a secret! (To learn more about hosting an event click HERE.)

 

Photo Credit – Brooklyn Grange/ Nona Brooklyn