GreenThumb Workshop: Structure Maintenance
Staff will discuss the ways GreenThumb is able to assist garden groups with structures in their gardens and ways to adapt existing structures to meet the new guidelines.
Have you ever wondered, “What can I build in my community garden?”. GreenThumb has guidelines from the Department of Buildings for acceptable structures in community gardens. GreenThumb staff will talk about how these guidelines will impact existing and future gazebos, casitas, shade pavilions and sheds. Staff will also discuss the ways GreenThumb is able to assist garden groups with structures in their gardens and ways to adapt existing structures to meet the new guidelines.
Please RSVP here.
4/18/2016 0:00 5:00:00 PM 8:00:00 PM
(212) 602-5300
greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov.
GreenThumb’s MillionTreesNYC Tree Giveaway
Come to Latinos United Community Garden for a Tree Giveaway Party! New York Restoration Project will be distributing fruit trees for you to take home, totally…
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Pick up your free tree! In partnership with local community organizations, New York Restoration Project is giving away trees throughout NYC this fall.
To pick up your free tree, you must agree to:
- plant in one of the five boroughs.
- keep trees properly watered and maintained.
- plant your tree in the ground of your yard and NOT along streets, in city parks, in containers, terraces, balconies or on roofs.
Registration will be posted no earlier than three weeks before a giveaway date. If registration is closed, a limited quantity of trees will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Please RSVP for your tree below.
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10/18/2014 0:00 1:00:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
(212) 788-8070
greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov.
GreenThumb Workshop: Double Raised Bed Building
Learn how to raise beds higher to make them more accessible, especially for seniors and those with limited mobility.
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Please join GreenThumb and Just Food Trainers D. Rooney and Eric Thomann as we learn how to raise beds higher to make them more accessible, especially for seniors and those with limited mobility.
This workshop will be hands-on and gardeners are welcome to join in.
Please note: Only registered GreenThumb community gardens and Grow to Learn school gardens are eligible to receive/request lumber for Fall delivery.
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6/25/2014 0:00 5:30:00 PM 7:00:00 PM
(212) 788-8070
greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov.
GreenThumb Workshop: Lawns and Meadows 101
Maintaining a quality lawn area involves more than irrigation, fertilization and pesticide applications. Healthy grass demands proper mowing techniques, occasional dethatching, and…
Maintaining a quality lawn area involves more than irrigation, fertilization and pesticide applications. Healthy grass demands proper mowing techniques, occasional dethatching, and aeration. Knowing when and how to apply these practices will lead to a dense, vigorous grassy area.
Please RSVP online.
7/8/2015 0:00 5:00:00 PM 7:00:00 PM
(212) 788-8070
greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov.
Planting with Herbs
Explore the many uses of herbs.
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Led by Sara Katz of Bronx Green-Up and Michelle Brown of Community Gardener
Explore the many uses of herbs. We’ll cover some of the culinary and healing properties of herbs commonly cultivated in NYC. We will show you how to make some simple products with the herbs you grow, from sun tea to salve.
Supplies: Nettles, Lavender, Calendula, Thyme, Chamomile, Onion sets, Rosemary, Lemongrass
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6/5/2013 0:00 3:00:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
(212) 788-8070