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,...
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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...
Nov 13, 2020
Teaching Garden Update 11/13
This week in the teaching garden we donated about 200 pounds of produce to Chilis on Wheels! Our donation included 10 pounds of Beets, 12...
Nov 9, 2020
Farmer Scientist: Irrigation Challenge Experiment
Have you wondered about how you’re able to play in the sprinklers, take a hot shower, or even water your plants? We did an experiment to...
Nov 6, 2020
Teaching Garden Update 11/6
As the weather gets a little colder, and the days get a little shorter, we are slowly starting to prepare the farm for winter. Around...
Nov 5, 2020
Food, Waste and Climate Workshop Series
How we grow, distribute and dispose of our food has an impact on the health of the planet. Food, Waste and Climate is a three-part series...
Nov 2, 2020
Farmer Scientist: Leaf Color Experiment
Why do leaves change color in the Fall? During October and November in NYC, we can see beautiful leaves of all different colors: green,...
Oct 30, 2020
Teaching Garden Update 10/30
Its the last weekend to visit the teaching garden! Stop by this weekend to see the farm before Governors Island closes for the year....
Oct 29, 2020
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
Fun Floral Arrangements with Fall Leaves
We hosted a workshop on October 28th, 2020 with BloomAgainBklyn. Our workshop host is BloomAgainBklyn volunteer Lisa Oberholzer-Gee, a...
Oct 23, 2020
Teaching Garden Update 10/23
This week in the teaching garden our "Get Outside" students helped us plant garlic! Did you know that garlic grows from garlic cloves? We...
Oct 21, 2020
Healthy, Tasty Beverage Ideas
Learn about infusing water to make healthy beverages! We visited one of our GrowNYC community gardens, the Marcus Garvey Tenant's...
Oct 16, 2020
Teaching Garden Update 10/16
Cosmo flowers are blooming in the Teaching Garden and this week we donated just under 400 pounds of produce to Chili's on Wheels! Our...
Oct 14, 2020
5 Easy-to-Make Fall Treats
Looking for something fun to do this fall? A day of cooking can be the best pick-me-up. Stay healthy (or treat yourself!) and explore...
Oct 13, 2020
Juice and Smoothies
We hear it all the time: Eat More Veggies! Our educator Susie went out to our GrowNYC Farmstands in Central Brooklyn this summer to ask...
Oct 9, 2020
Teaching Garden Update 10/9
This week in the teaching garden we donated just over 200 pounds of produce to the Black Feminist Project this week. Our donation...
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