So far our makeshift pigeon defense has survived and the pigeons have been discouraged. I was happy to see some new sprouts popping up in the protected zone.
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About Maize Field
This summer I'm growing blue corn in two areas of Brooklyn as part of a public art project called Maize Field. The gardens are located in Boerum Hill and Canarsie.
Each garden is located in an area that was documented as Indian maizeland in the 17th century. They are traditional three sisters gardens (corn, beans and squash) using crop varieties that are part of the heritage of the Lenape and Haudenosaunee from this region. The gardens are a meditation of the change and displacements that have been a part of New York's history. The project participates in the continual change that defines the city by highlighting a historical past then integrating that history back into the present landscape.
You can also visit the project's website at: http://brooklynmaize.org/
Sponsors of this project: Brooklyn Arts Council, DOT Urban Art Program, Boerum Hill Association, The Invisible Dog Art Center, and Greensulate
Each garden is located in an area that was documented as Indian maizeland in the 17th century. They are traditional three sisters gardens (corn, beans and squash) using crop varieties that are part of the heritage of the Lenape and Haudenosaunee from this region. The gardens are a meditation of the change and displacements that have been a part of New York's history. The project participates in the continual change that defines the city by highlighting a historical past then integrating that history back into the present landscape.
You can also visit the project's website at: http://brooklynmaize.org/
Sponsors of this project: Brooklyn Arts Council, DOT Urban Art Program, Boerum Hill Association, The Invisible Dog Art Center, and Greensulate
Hi Christina,
ReplyDeleteYou may be already doing this but it is important to water the rye immediately after broadcasting the seed because the pigeons and rock doves don't like the wet seed as much. Happy gardening...
Hi Isak
ReplyDeleteI did water the seeds after broadcast but we are clearly dealing with some determined pigeons. The netting and Christmas tinsel seems to be working so far. Will it discourage Halloween spirits tonight? That's still to be determined..
Hope all is well with you.