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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


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,...
Jan 7, 2021


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 28, 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 18, 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 7, 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 4, 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 3, 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...
Dec 2, 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 27, 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 18, 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 13, 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 9, 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 6, 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 5, 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,...
Nov 2, 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 30, 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 29, 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 23, 2020
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