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Greensgrow and the neighborhood in Philly called Fishtown
 
 
Recently Greensgrow held their 4th annual Subaru sponsored Fall Festival to celebrate fresh, local food, crafts and farm fun! The event was a great success with tons are neighbors, friends, and people from all over the city in attendance.  Greensgrow was filled with Fall produce and harvest as well as greatly decorated for the season.  My family and I enjoyed the pies fresh food, while other families enjoyed the resident chickens and pig!
 
 
As someone who has watched them grow since their inception in 1997 it has been amazing to witness what they have evolved into.  Mary Corboy the co-founder has taken her initial concept of sustainable organic hydroponic farming and turned it into this incredible organization with even more ties to the local communities they serve.   Her secret to success has been her willingness to change and evolve.  From my perspective as an interested neighbor, it has been wonderful to see the positive impact which her organization has had both on the local and wider community throughout the City.  Long before Farmers Markets were available to the rest of the City, Mary fulfilled our weekly need for fresh produce and organic food.  She took her vision and turned it ... more

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