Our new Director, Bill LoSasso welcomes Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, NYC Parks Commissioner, Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer, NYC Council Member, Mark Levine and NYC Council Member, Mathieu Eugene to the GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference on March 19th 2016. Photo by Malcolm Pinckney | NYC Parks

Does your garden need any of the following supplies? Look inside for details...

Seeds • Lumber Requests (For Fall Delivery) • Gardening Books • Birdhouse Kit • Vinegar Making Supplies • Soil / Compost / Mulch Requests (For Fall Delivery) • Clear and Black Garbage Bags • Hoses • Hydrant Wrenches and Adaptors • Mosaic Supplies • Candle Supplies • Gloves • Wind Chime Supplies • Rakes • Hoes • Shovels • Hand Cultivators • Hand Trowels • Hand Pruners • Balls of Twine (1,000 feet)

Please note that garden members must attend workshops to receive supplies. All workshops are free and open to the public, with no pre-registration (unless otherwise noted). Workshops are rain or shine, canceled only in the event of lightning or other dangerous conditions. All workshop supplies are for registered gardens only and are available first-come, first-served, while supplies last.

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GreenThumb 2016Summer Program Guide June • July • August

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You Can Make Vinegar Wednesday, June 1st 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. BROOKLYNSummer Supply Giveaway Saturday, June 4th 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYN / BRONX Saturday, June 11th 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MANHATTAN / BROOKLYNFeral Cat Caretaker Certificate Saturday, June 11th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. BRONXTo Water or Not to Water Wednesday, June 15th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. BRONXMaking Mosaics Sunday, June 19th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MANHATTANBuilding a Social Media & Online Presence Thursday, June 23rd 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. MANHATTANReplenishing Your Soil Saturday, June 25th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BRONXGrowing Perennial Vegetables & Fruit Thursday, June 30th 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. STATEN ISLANDSowing Late Summer and Fall Crops Saturday, July 2nd 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MANHATTANDouble Raised Bed Design Thursday, July 7th 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. BRONXNatural Insect-Repellent Candles Saturday, July 9th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYNSoil Science Wednesday, July 13th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. QUEENSBuild a Birdhouse Saturday, July 16th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYN Saturday, July 23rd 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BRONXStaying Fiscally Fit Wednesday, July 20th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MANHATTANCommunity Chef Demonstration Wednesday, July 27th 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. QUEENSGreenbelt Native Plant Center Trip Friday, July 29th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. STATEN ISLANDDesigning a Children’s Garden Saturday, July 30th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYNMusical Mobiles & Wind Chimes Wednesday, August 10th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MANHATTANPower of Herbs Saturday, August 13th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. QUEENS Wednesday, August 17th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYNA-Frame Sandwich Board Sign Demo Saturday, August 20th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BRONXCrispy Rosemary Flatbread Wednesday, August 24th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MANHATTANSeed Saving Saturday, August 27th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MANHATTAN

Greening Partners

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Summer Supply GiveawayGreenThumb

Pick-up basic gardening and maintenance supplies for your registered GreenThumb garden. Please make note of the changes to our traditional summer supply giveaway.

• You must RSVP online at www.greenthumbnyc.org or by calling our main line at (212) 602-5300 by May 31

• Let us know if another garden group is picking-up on behalf of your group

• On-site pick-up only at the dates and locations below• One pick-up per garden group• You can carpool with other garden groups that may

not have access to transportation

Pick-up by RSVP from 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Walk-ins from 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

This workshop is offered with Spanish translation.

Saturday June 4th | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYNNew Vision Garden590 Schenck Ave.Train: 3 to New Lots Ave.Bus: B15 to New Lots Ave./Schenck Ave., B6 to Livonia Ave./Ashford St.

BRONXLa Finca Del Sur / South Bronx Farmers Garden175 East 138th St. (corner of Grand Concourse)Train: 4 or 5 to 138th St. / Grand ConcourseBus: Bx1 or Bx33 to Grand Concourse/East 138th St.

Saturday June 11th | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MANHATTANLa Plaza Cultural Community Garden647 East 9th St. (corner of 9th St. and Ave. C)Train: L to 1st Ave., F to 2nd Ave.Bus: M9/M8 to Ave. C/E. 10 St.

Chenchitas Group Garden1691 Madison AvenueTrain: 4 or 6 to 110th St. or 2/3 to Central Park North/110th St.Bus: M1 to Madison Ave./E. 111th St.

BROOKLYNHattie Carthan Community Garden719 Marcy Ave.Train: G to Bedford – Nostrand Ave.Bus: B38 to Lafayette Ave./Marcy Ave., B44-SBS to Bedford Ave./Lafayette Ave.

Sharing Our Food Traditions Series: You Can Make VinegarGreenThumb & The Brooklyn Kitchen

Harry Rosenblum of The Brooklyn Kitchen will lead this workshop on how to make and use vinegar to elevate your cooking and your eating. Vinegar adds flavor and healthy probiotics to your food and drink. This workshop will cover the basics, focusing on fruit scrap vinegar using pineapple and any fruit that is at peak season. You’ll take home a quart jar of proto-vinegar and in about eight weeks you’ll have your own to use!

Wednesday, June 1st | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.BROOKLYNTen Eyck Houses HDFC17 Ten Eyck St.Train: J/M to Hewes St., G to Metropolitan Ave., L to Lorimer St.Bus: Q54/Q59 to Grant St./Union Ave., B48 to Ten Eyck St./Lorimer St.

The table is set at a fermentation workshop at this year’s GrowTogether Conference 2016. Photo by Malcolm Pinckney | NYC Parks

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To Water or Not to WaterGreenThumb

Conserving water is an important concern of gardeners. Learn effective ways to water your garden and keep your plants healthy.

Wednesday, June 15th | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. BRONX Padre Plaza545 E. 139th St.Train: 6 to Brook Ave.Bus: Bx17 to St. Ann’s Ave./E. 140th St.

Art in the Garden Series: Making MosaicsGreenThumb

Enhance your garden’s character by creating unique and colorful mosaic garden signs. We will use recycled tiles, ceramics, glass, and even CDs. Feel free to bring your own materials, friends, family, and creative ideas!

Sunday, June 19th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.MANHATTAN Dias y Flores Community Garden522 East 13th St.Train: L to 1 Ave., N/Q/R/4/5/6 to Union Square.Bus: M15 to 2 Ave./E.13th St., M14D to E. 14th St./Ave A.

Building a Social Media & Online Presence GreenThumb

Learn basic skills in online communication, including how to create, manage, and upkeep social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thursday, June 23rd | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. MANHATTAN Al Smith Recreation Center80 Catherine St.Train: 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall, F to E. Broadway.Bus: M103 to Park Row/Worth St., M15-SBS to Madison St./Catherine St.

A creative mosaic is on display at the Dias y Flores Community Garden in the East Village. Photo by Phillip Kester | GreenThumb

Feral Cat Caretaker CertificateNYC Feral Cat Initiative & Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals

Learn the basics of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony care in this hands-on workshop. Attending a TNR certification workshop is the first step to gain the knowledge and skills needed to help the feral and stray community cats in your garden. Upon completion of the workshop, you will become a Certified TNR Caretaker and be eligible for free or low-cost spay/neuter, trap loans, transportation for cats and traps, educational and networking events, newsletters, community outreach materials, and other services and support.

Saturday June 11th |11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. BRONXSt. Mary’s Recreation Center450 Saint Ann’s Ave.Train: 6 to Brook Ave., 5/2 to 3 Ave.-149th St.Bus: Bx19 to E. 149 St./St Ann’s Ave., Bx17 to St. Ann’s Ave./E. 146 St.

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Soil Health Series: Replenishing Your SoilGreenThumb

Want to learn how to keep your plants growing strong this season? GreenThumb’s Soil Health Series provides a hands-on educational experience to understanding soil science and its importance in your garden. In this workshop we will discuss how to use amendments such as bone and blood meal to reintroduce nutrients into your soil. Amending throughout the season will keep your plants nourished and viable.

Saturday, June 25th | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BRONXBryant Hill Community Garden901 Bryant Ave.Train: 6 to Hunts Point Ave., 5/2 to Simpson St.Bus: Bx6 to Hunts Point Ave./Garrison Ave., Bx5 to E 163 St./Hoe Ave., Bx19 to Southern Blvd./ Hunts Point Ave.

Growing Perennial Vegetables & FruitsGreenThumb

Come and learn about the wide variety of perennial vegetables and fruits you can grow right here in NYC. Many people know about asparagus, but did you know that there are many different perennial vegetables that do well in our climate like rhubarb and strawberries? Come learn how to plant and harvest these nutritional and tasty treats.

Thursday, June 30th | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.STATEN ISLANDWest Brighton Community Garden899 Henderson Ave.Bus: S54/S53/S46 to Castleton Ave./ Caroline St.

Sowing Late Summer & Fall CropsGreenThumb & Just Food

Get the most out of the growing season by sowing late summer and fall crops. Learn about the best vegetables, herbs and fruits to plant around this time. Also, gain insight on good cultivating practices for supporting this type of plant growth.

Saturday, July 2nd | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.MANHATTANDyckman Farmhouse Museum4881 BroadwayTrain: A to Dyckman St., 1 to 207th St.Bus: Bx7 to Broadway/West 204th St., Bx12-SBS to Broadway/Isham St., BxM1 to Broadway West 207 St.

Double Raised Bed DesignGreenThumb

Learn how to build a double-high raised bed for your community garden. Higher raised beds provide an easier gardening experience for senior members and provide better access for community members. All gardeners are welcome to this hands-on workshop.

This workshop is offered with Spanish translation.

Thursday, July 7th | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. BRONXNew Hoe Avenue Garden958 Hoe Ave.Train: 6 to Hunts Point Ave., 5/2 to Simpson St.Bus: Bx6 to E. 163 St./Simpson St., Bx5 to E. 163rd St./Hoe Ave., Bx19 to Southern Blvd./Aldus St.

Gardeners show off their bounty of fresh local garden veggies at last year’s Harvest Fair. Photo by Phillip Kester | GreenThumb

Please save the date: Saturday, September 17th for Harvest Fair 2016

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Art in the Garden Series: Natural Insect-Repellent Candles GreenThumb

Annoyed by pesky gnats and mosquitos that congregate in the garden once the summer sun sets? Interested in illuminating your garden at dusk? Join GreenThumb as we create our own natural insect repellent candles using citronella oil and soy wax.

Saturday, July 9th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BROOKLYNBears/Pacific Street Garden590 Pacific StreetTrain: B/Q/D/N/R/2/3/4/5 to Atlantic Ave. Barclays CtrBus: B41 to Flatbush Ave./Atlantic Ave., B67 to Flatbush Ave./5 Ave.

Soil Health Series: Soil ScienceGreenThumb

Want to learn how to keep your plants growing strong this season? In this workshop we will cover soil health basics such as soil sampling and testing, and delve a bit into soil science covering elemental make-up and building good soil quality with resources that are available.

Wednesday, July 13th | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. QUEENSGreenThumb Compound (Long Island City)Queens Plaza South and 10th St.Train: 7/Q/N to Queensboro Plaza, E/R/M to Queens PlazaBus: Q32/B62 to 28th St./Queens Plaza S., B32 to 45th Ave., Q39 to 23rd St./Queens Plaza S.

June is GreenThumb Garden Month This June, we invite you to join gardeners across the city to celebrate GreenThumb’s first-ever ‘Garden Month.’ We want to highlight the thousands of green pioneers across our urban gardens while showing all New Yorkers the benefits of a healthy garden by inviting the community to join the celebration, learning, and service. Please tell us about your Workdays, Film Nights, Workshops, Summer Concerts or any free and fun community event you are planning and we will help promote and provide assistance through our online event listing system. Events will be posted for all to see on the NYC Parks website as well as GreenThumb’s web calendar, mailing lists and social media. Help spread the word about our beautiful green spaces and the people who make them thrive. Please submit your events online at:

www.greenthumbnyc.org/event_listing_request.html

For more information visit www.greenthumbnyc.org

Gardeners enjoy a spring planting at the City Hall Garden in Manhattan. Photo by Phillip Kester | GreenThumb

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Build a BirdhouseJust Food & GreenThumb

Interested in building a birdhouse? Come and learn how to build a birdhouse to invite our feathery friends to the garden.

This workshop is offered with Spanish translation.

Saturday, July 16th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BROOKLYNKnow Waste Lands Community Garden1278 Myrtle Ave.Train: M to Central Ave., L to DeKalb Ave.Bus: B38 to Myrtle Ave./DeKalb Ave., B60 to Wilson Ave./Suydam St., B54 to Myrtle Ave./Hart St.

Saturday, July 23rd | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BRONXCollege Avenue Garden1420 College Ave.Train: 4/B/D to 170th St.Bus: Bx1 to 170th St./Grand Concourse, Bx32 to Morris Ave./E. 170th St., Bx11 E. 170th St./ College Ave.

Staying Fiscally FitGreenThumb & Brunch & Budget

Learn how to effectively keep track of your community garden expenses. This workshop is an introduction to basic bookkeeping tools and systems to manage garden finances, including receipt organization, and sticking to a budget. Led by Pamela Capalad, CFP.

Wednesday, July 20th | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.MANHATTANArsenal Gallery (Central Park)830 5th Ave.Train: N/Q/R to 5 Ave./59 St., 4/5/6 to 59 St./Lexington Ave.Bus: M1/M3/M4/M5 to East 64th St.

Sharing Our Food Traditions Series: Community Chef DemonstrationGreenThumb & Just Food

Join GreenThumb for a cooking demonstration led by one of Just Food’s Community Chefs, where we will learn how to prepare local and seasonal dishes that will inspire the whole family.

Wednesday, July 27th 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.QUEENSEvergreen Farms46-20 Colden St.Train: 7 to Main St.Bus: Q17/Q25/Q27/Q34 to Kissena Blvd./45th Ave., Q20A/Q44-SBS to Main St./Elder Ave.

The NYC Compost Project works

to rebuild NYC’s soils by providing

New Yorkers with the knowledge,

skills, and opportunities they need

to make and use compost locally.

Let our teams help you start, improve, or expand your garden’s

compost system!

team near you, visitnyc.gov/compostproject.

Start composting at your community garden!

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Greenbelt Native Plant Center Field Trip GreenThumb

Join GreenThumb on a field trip for a tour of the Greenbelt Native Plant Center-NYC Park’s 13-acre greenhouse, nursery, and seed bank complex on Staten Island. Participants will learn how the center provides native plants and seeds from local plant populations in support of the restoration and management of many of the City’s most valuable natural areas. We will hear from the center staff, which have extensive knowledge of the local ecosystems of the region. Their seed collectors alone log thousands of hours each year in the field. RSVP by calling (212) 602-5300 or go to www.greenthumbnyc.org.

Limited spots available. RSVP required. RSVP does not guarantee participation; GreenThumb will confirm if spots are available.

Friday, July 29th | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.STATEN ISLANDGreenbelt Native Plant Center3808 Victory Blvd.Bus: S62/S92 to Victory Blvd./Baron Blvd. On-site and street parking available

Shuttle bus from the following three locations will provide pick-up and drop-off for gardeners who RSVP only.

Pick-Up #1: 9:30 a.m. GreenThumb Office, 100 Gold St. Pick-Up #2: 10:30 a.m. The Arsenal, 830 5th Ave. (Meet at the front steps of the Arsenal building in Central Park) Pick-Up #3: 11:00 a.m. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave.

Designing a Children’s GardenGreenThumb

Huge sunflowers, purple hyacinth bean, and bitter gourd are just a few of the colorful and magical crops you can grow to interest young children in gardening. Come to Keap Fourth Community Garden and learn about great crops and structures that you can design for a thriving children’s garden.

Saturday, July 30th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BROOKLYNKeap Fourth Community Garden347 Keap St.Train: J/M to Marcy Ave., L to Lorimer St., G to Metropolitan Ave.Bus: B62 to Driggs Ave./South 2nd St., B32 Broadway/Roebling St., B24 to Marcy Ave./South 4th St.

Art in the Garden Series: Musical Mobiles & Wind ChimesGreenThumb

In this workshop we will create our own unique, rustic and recycled wind chimes! We will hang terra cotta pots and any other “found” items you bring along to hang from branches to create mobiles. GreenThumb will provide basic materials, but feel free to bring your own creative ideas and materials to add to the pizzazz!

Wednesday, August 10th | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.MANHATTANSiempre Verde Garden137 Attorney St.Train: J/M/Z to Essex St., F to Delancey St.Bus: M14A to E. Houston St./Essex St., M9/M21 to E. Houston St./Clinton St., B39 to Delancey St./Essex St.

Power of HerbsSebert Harper & GreenThumb

Herbs are powerful in treating common sicknesses as well as other aspects impacting our quality of life. Let us explore the ancient art of herbs for arthritis, asthma, diabetes, blood pressure, even beauty care and much more.

This workshop is offered with Spanish translation.

Saturday, August 13th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.QUEENSSparrow’s Nest Community Garden54-01 101st St.Train: 7 to 103rd St. - Corona Plaza.Bus: Q38 99 St./55th Ave., Q58 108th St./53rd Ave.

Wednesday, August 17th | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYNSurfside Garden Multi-Cultural Coalition2871 Surf Ave.Train: D/F/N/Q to Coney Island/Stillwell Ave.Bus: B36 to Surf Ave./West 29th St., B74 to Mermaid Ave./West 29th St.

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A-Frame Sandwich Board Garden Sign DemoGreenThumb

In this workshop you will learn how to build a welcoming A-frame/sandwich bulletin board to invite neighbors into your community garden.

This workshop is offered with Spanish translation.

Saturday, August 20th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BRONXMelrose New Generation Community Garden377 East 160th St.Train: 2/5 to 3rd Ave./149th St., 4/B/D to 161st St. - Yankee Stadium. Bus: BxM4 to Grand Concourse East 161st St., Bx41-SBS to Melrose Ave./East 161st St., Bx32 to Morris Ave./East 156th St.

Sharing Our Food Traditions Series: Crispy Rosemary FlatbreadGreenThumb

Join La Plaza Cultural-Armando Perez community garden members as they demonstrate how to make rosemary flatbread on a grill, using herbs from your garden. The garden is located on the southwest corner of Ave. C and 9th St.

Wednesday, August 24th | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.MANHATTANLa Plaza Cultural – Armando Perez647 E. 9th St.Train: L to 1st Ave.Bus: M9/M8 to Ave. C/E. 10th St.

Seed SavingGreenThumb

As we approach the end of the growing season, learn how to save seeds in preparation for next year. The practice of seed saving has allowed gardeners to create new varieties, save money, preserve genetic diversity, and retain a plant’s pest resistance. Join us in learning about this vital tradition.

Saturday, August 27th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.MANHATTANMaggie’s Magic Garden1574 Lexington Ave.Train: 6 to 103rd St.Bus: M101/M102/M103 to 100th St./Lexington Ave., M2/M3/M4 to Madison Ave./E. 95th St., M15-SBS to 1st Ave./E. 97th St.

Tanya Fields pours a delicious and healthy smoothie at this year’s GrowTogether Conference 2016. Photo by Malcolm Pinckney | NYC Parks

Thanks for making the GrowTogether 2016 a huge success! We had over 1,600 attendees learning and sharing at over 65 workshops, Zumba classes, kids activities, seed giveaways and dozens of raffle prizes.

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Distribución de Verano de SuministrosGreenThumb

Reciba suministros básicos de jardinería para su jardín registrado con GreenThumb. Por favor revise los cambios a nuestra distribución de suministros.

• Usted debe hacer reservación a través de www.greenthumbnyc.org o llamando a nuestra línea principal (212) 602-5300 hasta Mayo 13

• Déjanos saber si otro grupo de jardinería va a recoger los suministros en representación de su grupo

• La distribución es solo en las fechas y lugares establecidos• Un solo paquete de suministros por jardín• Usted puede venir con otros grupos de jardínes en el

mismo automóvil

Grupos con reservación pueden recibir suministros desde las 10:00 a.m. hasta las 12:30 p.m.

Grupos sin reservación pueden recibir suministros desde las 12:30 p.m. hasta las 1:00 p.m en orden de llegada hasta que los suministros se acaben.

Este taller incluye traducion en Español.

Sábado, Junio 4 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYNNew Vision Garden590 Schenck Ave.Tren: 3 a New Lots Ave.Bus: B15 a New Lots Ave./Schenck Ave., B6 a Livonia Ave./Ashford St.

BRONXLa Finca Del Sur / South Bronx Farmers Garden175 East 138th St. (en la esquina de Grand Concourse)Tren: 4 o 5 a 138th St. / Grand ConcourseBus: Bx1 o Bx33 a Grand Concourse/East 138th St.

Saturday June 11th | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MANHATTANLa Plaza Cultural Community Garden647 East 9th St. (esquina de 9th St. y Ave. C)Tren: L a 1st Ave., F a 2nd Ave.Bus: M9/M8 a Ave. C/E. 10 St.

Chenchitas Group Garden1691 Madison AvenueTrain: 4 o 6 a 110th St. o 2/3 a Central Park North/110th St.Bus: M1 a Madison Ave./E. 111th St.

BROOKLYNHattie Carthan Community Garden719 Marcy Ave.Tren: G a Bedford – Nostrand Ave.Bus: B38 a Lafayette Ave./Marcy Ave., B44-SBS a Bedford Ave./Lafayette Ave.

Diseño de Camas Elevadas Dobles para JardineríaGreenThumb

Aprenda a construir una cama elevada doble para su jardin comunitario. Camas elevadas ofrecen una experiencia más fácil para jardineros que son adultos mayores al mejorar el accesso a los miembros de la comunidad. Todos los jardineros son bienvenidos a este taller práctico.

Este taller incluye traducion en Español.

Jueves, Julio 7 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.BRONXNew Hoe Avenue Garden958 Hoe Ave.Tren: 6 a Hunts Point Ave., 5/2 a Simpson St.Bus: Bx6 a E. 163 St./Simpson St., Bx5 a E. 163rd St./Hoe Ave., Bx19 a Southern Blvd./Aldus St.

Construye una Casa para AvesGreenThumb

¿Interesado en construir una casa para aves? Aprenda a construir una casa para aves para inviter a nuestros amigos con plumas al jardin.

Este taller incluye traducion en Español.

Sábado, Julio 16 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BROOKLYNKnow Waste Lands Community Garden1278 Myrtle Ave.Tren: M a Central Ave., L a DeKalb Ave.Bus: B38 a Myrtle Ave./DeKalb Ave., B60 a Wilson Ave./Suydam St., B54 a Myrtle Ave./Hart St.

Sábado, Julio 23 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BRONXCollege Avenue Garden1420 College Ave.Tren: 4/B/D a 170th St.Bus: Bx1 a 170th St./Grand Concourse, Bx32 a Morris Ave./E. 170th St., Bx11 E. 170th St./College Ave.

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Gardeners enjoy building bird houses at College Avenue Community Garden. Photo by Brittany Quale | GreenThumb

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El Poder de las HierbasSebert Harper & GreenThumb

Las hierbas son poderosas al tratar enfermedades al igual que otros aspectos que impactan nuestra calidad de vida. Explore el arte antiguo del poder de las hierbas para curar la artritis, asma, diabetes, presión sanguínea, incluso para el cuidado de la belleza y mucho más.

Este taller incluye traducion en Español.

Sábado, Agosto 13 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.QUEENSSparrow’s Nest Community Garden54-01 101st St.Tren: 7 a 103rd St. - Corona Plaza.Bus: Q38 99 St./55th Ave., Q58 108th St./53rd Ave.

Miércoles, Agosto 17 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYNSurfside Garden Multi-Cultural Coalition2871 Surf Ave.Tren: D/F/N/Q a Coney Island/Stillwell Ave.Bus: Q38 99 St./55th Ave., Q58 108th St./53rd Ave.

Taller de Construcción de Letrero para el JardínGreenThumb

En este taller usted aprenderá a cómo construir un letrero de bienvenida para invitar a sus vecinos al jardín comunitario.

Este taller incluye traducion en Español.

Sábado, Agosto 20 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.BRONXMelrose New Generation Community Garden377 E. 160th St.Tren: 2/5 a 3rd Ave./149th St., 4/B/D a 161st St. - Yankee Stadium.Bus: BxM4 a Grand Concourse E. 161st St., Bx41-SBS to Melrose Ave./E. 161st St., Bx32 a Morris Ave./E. 156th St.

Receive NYC Organics Collection in your community garden!

Compost your weeds and garden trimmings!

If your garden is in a neighborhood that receives DSNY Organics Collection, your community garden is also eligible to receive this service!

To sign up, send us a message at: on.nyc.gov/email-DSNY

Select “Organics/Compost” as your Message Topic.

DSNY will contact you to attend a training to learn how to participate.

nyc.gov/organics NYCzerowaste

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A beautiful tomato, ready for harvest is on display at the Hattie Carthan Community Garden in Brooklyn. Photo by Phillip Kester | GreenThumb

Here are a few city chickens at the Urban Meadow Community Garden. Photo by Phillip Kester | GreenThumb

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