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Sep 23, 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...
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Sep 15, 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...
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Sep 9, 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....
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Aug 5, 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)...
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Jul 28, 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...
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Jul 14, 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...
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Jun 4, 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...
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Jun 3, 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,...
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Jun 2, 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...
Apr 15, 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Oct 8, 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...
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Oct 5, 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,...
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Sep 23, 2020
Chia Seed Friend
Make your own chia seed friends! We've all seen the famous infomercial with the catchy jingle, but did you know you can make your own...
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