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Fruit Tree Care: An Intro!
Watch our workshop hosted on November 9, 2021. This workshop was facilitated by urban agriculturist Cristian Gilces: check out his...
Nov 10, 2021


You Can Eat That? Edible Weeds and More!
Watch our virtual workshop from September 22, 2021: This workshop is to get you started: please do further research and/or work with an...
Sep 23, 2021


Harvest How-To Guide
Learn how and when to harvest your garden crops! Return to this post as we'll keep updating it with additional crops. Crops included so...
Sep 15, 2021


Seed Keeping in Your Garden (Virtual Workshop)
Watch the virtual workshop we hosted on September 8, 2021. An introduction on how to save seeds from common garden fruits and veggies....
Sep 9, 2021


Summer Planting (Virtual Workshop)
Watch the virtual workshop we hosted on August 4, 2021. 3 Summer growing options: Second Season Fall Crops (plant in June, July, August)...
Aug 5, 2021


Garden Herbs and Natural Remedies (Virtual Workshop)
In this workshop we touched on Herbalism and Spiritual Awareness. As well as discussed the technical skills needed into making herbal...
Jul 28, 2021


Feeding Your Houseplants
Wondering what kind of fertilizer your houseplants need? Most people think that when you water your plant you are feeding it. That is...
Jul 14, 2021


Indoor Gardening Genius (Day 4 of Beginner Gardener Intensive 2021)
Watch the recording of our workshop hosted on June 4, 2021. Thank you to Cristian Gilces (cluckcluckmoomoo.com) for presenting!...
Jun 4, 2021


Increase Garden Production (Day 3 of Beginner Gardener Intensive 2021)
Watch our workshop hosted on June 3, 2021: Additional GrowNYC Resources: Spring Planting 101 guide Fall Gardening Ideas workshop Cold...
Jun 4, 2021


Soil Health & Compost (Day 2 of Beginner Gardener Intensive 2021)
Watch the workshop we hosted on June 2, 2021! Additional GrowNYC Resources: Home Composting Workshop DIY Houseplant Soil recipe Food,...
Jun 3, 2021


Garden Basics! (Day 1 of Beginner Gardener Intensive 2021)
Watch our virtual workshop from June 1, 2021: Additional GrowNYC resources: Garden Design workshop Natural Pest and Disease Management...
Jun 2, 2021


Garden Design Principles for Supporting Student Learning
This year has expanded our appreciation of the value of outdoor classrooms. This webinar led by The Battery Park Conservancy will provide...
Apr 15, 2021


Spring Planting 101
Are you wondering when you can start planting outside? If you have to start your seeds indoors and when to do that? Or what plants to...
Mar 31, 2021


Aquaponics in the Teaching Garden
Have you ever heard of aquaponics before? Maybe you have heard of hydroponics. Both of these are alternative ways of growing plants...
Mar 22, 2021


Cold Weather Crops
Want to extend your growing season into the cooler weather? New York City is in USDA Climate Zone 7b, so the outdoor growing season...
Feb 9, 2021


Ultimate Houseplant Guide for Beginners: Part Two (Virtual)
Dive deep into houseplant care with urban agriculturist and houseplant expert Cristian Gilces. We hosted this virtual workshop on January...
Jan 20, 2021


Apply for the GrowNYC Mini Grant 2021
NYC DOE K-12 public and charter schools can apply for the GrowNYC Mini Grant! Eligible schools can apply for $500-$2000 in credit to a...
Jan 12, 2021


Grant Writing for School Gardens
Virtual workshop hosted on October 29th, 2020. Looking for funds for your school garden, outdoor learning space, or other school wellness...
Oct 29, 2020


Fall Gardening Ideas (Virtual Workshop)
Learn what you can plant in October in NYC, how to do fall landscaping chores, methods to extend your growing season, and techniques to...
Oct 8, 2020


Uses for Homegrown Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is one of the easiest plants you can grow in your house - it is low maintenance and has many uses! Unlike other house plants,...
Oct 5, 2020
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