Teaching Garden Update 4/1/21
Happy April! The Teaching Garden team has been busy moving soil and compost, but we always find a few moments to observe Spring blooming...
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- Mar 31, 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 25, 2021
DIY Plant Dyes and Paints
Explore how to use a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices to produce beautiful natural dyes at home. Gardens provide an array of...
- Mar 22, 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 19, 2021
Teaching Garden Update 3/19
Teaching garden updates are back! Spring is officially in the air and the teaching garden team has been working hard to wake up our...
- Mar 16, 2021
Tips for Creating Outdoor Classrooms
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools are investigating how to hold their classes in outdoor learning spaces which can accommodate...
- Mar 10, 2021
Rescuing Wild Birds
The Wild Bird Fund helps rescue and rehabilitate wild birds throughout NYC. In collaboration with National Wildlife Federation, they...
- Feb 23, 2021
Gardening with The Croods
Photo Credit: DreamWorks Animation LLC In "The Croods: A New Age," The Croods family encounters the more sophisticated Betterman family....
- Feb 9, 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...
- Jan 20, 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 12, 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 7, 2021
Part 3 - Food, Waste and Climate Workshop Series
In part 3 of our Food, Waste and Climate series we took a look at how food, waste and climate are related. Food production and waste,...
- Dec 28, 2020
Growing Wine Cap Mushrooms
While the weather is getting chillier in NYC, cozy up and take a trip back to summer when Arielle Hartman led a workshop on how to grow...
- Dec 18, 2020
The Ultimate Beginner Guide to Houseplants
Bring the garden home with you this winter! This webinar teaches all eager houseplant learners basic houseplant care, such as lighting,...
- Dec 7, 2020
Low-waste Leaf Stamp Holiday Cards and Gift-wrap
As happy as the holidays are, I always feel a little bittersweet about them because I often notice a ton of waste! From wrapping paper,...
- Dec 4, 2020
Teaching Garden Update 12/4
This week in the teaching garden we harvested one of our largest donations yet! The last harvest of the season is often the biggest...
- Dec 3, 2020
Farmer Scientist: Xylem Leaf Dye Experiment
Have you ever wondered how water travels through leaves? What happens when you water a plant? Water is essential for the survival of...
- Dec 2, 2020
Part 2 - Food, Waste and Climate Workshop Series
In part 2 of our Food, Waste and Climate series we took a look at waste, particularly food waste, and how it has an impact on our...
- Nov 27, 2020
Teaching Garden Update 11/27
As winter approaches, things in the garden are growing slower, our garden updates are happening less, and we are preparing our farm for...
- Nov 18, 2020
Farmer Scientist: Photosynthesis and Respiration Experiment
Have you ever wondered how photosynthesis works? Where does the oxygen we breathe come from? With this easy experiment we can see how...
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