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    Farm Tour of John Bowne High School in Queens (Virtual Workshop)
    • May 5

    Farm Tour of John Bowne High School in Queens (Virtual Workshop)

    Get an insider's look of the historic farm in the heart of Queens Take a farm tour with Cristian Gilces, urban agriculturist, founder of...
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    Ready, Set, It's Seed Starting Time: Learning the Basics of Seed Starting.
    • Mar 10

    Ready, Set, It's Seed Starting Time: Learning the Basics of Seed Starting.

    This workshop highlights the process for starting seeds indoors, supplies necessary and the journey a seed will take from germination to...
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    Rain Gardens
    • Feb 17

    Rain Gardens

    A rain garden is a garden of native shrubs, perennials, and grasses which can withstand both drought and occasional flooding planted in a...
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    Digging the Scope and Sequence: Aligning garden activities with the standards.
    • Jan 20

    Digging the Scope and Sequence: Aligning garden activities with the standards.

    Watch our virtual workshop from January 19, 2022. This workshop presents how you can use the school garden as an outdoor classroom to...
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    Grow a Garden From Food Scraps!
    • Dec 16, 2021

    Grow a Garden From Food Scraps!

    Watch our workshop hosted Dec 15, 2021. Be sure to try the Super Sprouts Salad recipe: Additional Resources: Saving Pepper Seeds Grow...
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    Fruit Tree Care: An Intro!
    • Nov 10, 2021

    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...
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    Summer Planting (Virtual Workshop)
    • 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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    Garden Herbs and Natural Remedies (Virtual Workshop)
    • 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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    Indoor Gardening Genius (Day 4 of Beginner Gardener Intensive 2021)
    • 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!...
    Increase Garden Production (Day 3 of Beginner Gardener Intensive 2021)
    • 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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    Soil Health & Compost (Day 2 of Beginner Gardener Intensive 2021)
    • 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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    Garden Basics! (Day 1 of Beginner Gardener Intensive 2021)
    • 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...
    Growing a Wild NYC: Pollinators
    • May 12, 2021

    Growing a Wild NYC: Pollinators

    Virtual workshop hosted on May 11, 2021. Discover the wonderful world of pollinators at home and in the classroom! In the virtual...
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    Garden Design Principles for Supporting Student Learning
    • 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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    Rescuing Wild Birds
    • 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...
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    Cold Weather Crops
    • 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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    Ultimate Houseplant Guide for Beginners: Part Two (Virtual)
    • 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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    The Ultimate Beginner Guide to Houseplants
    • 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,...
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    Fall Gardening Ideas (Virtual Workshop)
    • 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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    Culturally Responsive Garden Education
    • Aug 20, 2020

    Culturally Responsive Garden Education

    Check out our workshop hosted on August 19th, 2020 as part of our Summer Garden Series. Check out additional resources below: Irrigation...
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