A tomato (or 2,000) grows in Brooklyn.

Image via Gothamist.comWe knew that rooftop gardening was all the rage, but now Gothamist is reporting that the Gowanus Whole Foods has partnered with Gotham Greens to build a 20,000 square foot greenhouse on the roof of the Third Avenue complex. From the full announcement on the Whole Foods website: 

“Talk about local! This project takes the discussion from food miles to food footsteps,” said Viraj Puri, Gotham Greens Co-Founder. “Our greenhouse will provide Whole Foods Market shoppers with access to the freshest, most delicious leafy greens, herbs and tomatoes, year-round that will be grown right above the store’s produce department. We’re thrilled with this partnership and to be part of the growing national movement of farmers and food producers committed to providing consumers with high quality, responsibly produced food.”

 Well, hot damn, isn't that cool?