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EVENT CALENDAR

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GreenThumb Workshops & Events

JUNEPollinator Perennials and their CareSaturday, June 1 / 9:30 a.m. – NoonBRONX | p. 4Bring the Tropics to the GardenTuesday, June 4 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 4Domino Tournament: BronxSaturday, June 8 / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 4Aquaponics 101Tuesday, June 11 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 5Make your Own Herbal Bath Salts and Shower ScrubWednesday, June 12 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 5Attracting Pollinators with Native PlantsThursday, June 13 / 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BRONX | p. 5Natural Insect Repellent CandlesSaturday, June 15 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 6Bronx Food and Farms Walking Tour: Belmont Community GardensSaturday, June 15 / 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.BRONX | p. 12Chicken Care Part 2: Basic Chicken HealthcareTuesday, June 18 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 6Raised Bed Design: Sub-Irrigation and Side BenchesThursday, June 20 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.BRONX | p. 6Planting Design for Gardens in the ShadeSaturday, June 22 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 6Rainwater Harvesting & Rain GardeningSaturday, June 22 / 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 7Wild Weeds and their Medicinal PropertiesTuesday, June 25 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 7Watercolors in the GardenWednesday, June 26 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 7Summer Ornamental Plants in The BatterySaturday, June 29 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 13

JULYField Trip: Foodway at Concrete Plant ParkTuesday, July 9 / 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BRONX | p. 7Replenishing your SoilThursday, July 11 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.QUEENS | p. 7Organizing for Garden Success: Group Structure (Part 1 of 2)Tuesday, July 16 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 8Open Garden Day NYCSaturday, July 20 / 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | p. 14Domino Tournament: BrooklynSaturday, July 20 / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 4Medicina + Community = HealingSaturday, July 20 / 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 8Reclaiming Ancestral Knowledge: Fermenting Caribbean Fruits and VegetablesSaturday, July 20 / 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 8

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Bronx Food and Farms Walking Tour: South BronxSaturday, July 20 / 10:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.BRONX | p. 12Honoring Ancestors Through Medicine-MakingSunday, July 21 / 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 9Field Trip: Chinese Scholars Garden at Snug HarborFriday, July 26 / 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.STATEN ISLAND | p. 9DIY Propagation TablesSaturday, July 27 / Noon – 2:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 9Vegetable Gardening (and Eating!) with KidsSaturday, July 27 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 13

AUGUSTWatercolors in the GardenSaturday, Aug. 3 / 10:00 a.m. – NoonBROOKLYN | p. 9Solidarity Kitchen: Stories of Resilience Across CuisinesSunday, Aug. 4 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 10Sharing our Farm Traditions: Mr. HerbertThursday, Aug. 8 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 10Domino Tournament: ManhattanSaturday, Aug. 10 / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 4Organizing for Garden Success: Bylaws (Part 2 of 2)Tuesday, Aug. 13 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 10Reclaiming Ancestral Knowledge: DIY Sofrito and SazonSaturday, Aug. 17 / 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 10Bronx Food and Farms Walking Tour: HighbridgeSaturday, Aug. 17 / 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 12Make it Rain: Grants for your Green SpaceTuesday, Aug. 20 / 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 11Using Plants as DyesSaturday, Aug. 24 / 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 11Make it Rain: Grants for your Green SpaceSaturday, Aug. 24 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.STATEN ISLAND | p. 11Sowing Late Summer and Fall CropsTuesday, Aug. 27 / 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BRONX | p. 11

GreenThumb Workshops | p. 4

GreenThumb Announcements | p. 14

GreenThumb en Español | p. 18

Greening Partner Events and Announcements | p. 12

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You may request translation services for any GreenThumb workshop for any language at least three weeks in advance at [email protected].

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GreenThumb Workshops: Soil and lumber request forms are available at all workshops in this section. Please RSVP at nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb or (212) 602-5300 unless otherwise noted.

Pollinator Perennials and their CareCindy Goulder (Ecological Landscapes / Urban Gardens), Friends of the High Line, and GreenThumb

At this workshop, we’ll learn how to care for the colorful, easy perennial plants serving pollinating insects and birds through the seasons in a newly installed flower garden. We’ll look at the needs, growth habits, ecological roles, and human uses of the garden’s 15 different species of perennials, discuss how they were chosen, and come away knowing how to manage them hands-on. Each attendee will receive a variety of perennial seedlings to plant in their community gardens, while supplies last.

This workshop is offered as part of the Community Parks Initiative (CPI), a collaboration of Friends of the High Line with GreenThumb. Friends of the High Line is supporting 12 GreenThumb gardens in the Melrose area of the South Bronx through CPI.

Light refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m.

Este taller se ofrecerá con traducción al español.

This workshop will be offered with Spanish translation.

Saturday, June 1 / 9:30 a.m. – NoonBRONXRainbow Block Association Garden379 E. 159th St.Train: 2/5 to 3rd Ave./149th St.Bus: Bx41 to Melrose Ave./E. 160th St., Bx6/Bx13 to E. 161st St./Melrose Ave.

Bring the Tropics to the GardenGreenThumb

Looking for that lush tropical backdrop to transport you from your daily stress to a serene oasis? Look no further than your local community garden. During this workshop we will be exploring some of the colorful annuals and perennials that will define your slice of paradise. Featured will be low maintenance grasses and tropical plants started from inexpensive produce purchased at the local grocery store or specialty market.



Tuesday, June 4 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BRONXWanaqua Community Garden464 E. 136th St.Train: 6 to Brook Ave.Bus: Bx33 to E. 138th St./Brooke Ave., Bx15 to Willis Ave./E. 138th St.

Domino TournamentGreenThumb

We’re bringing it back! This free domino tournament is open to players of all ages, rating, and strength. There will be bonuses including an award ceremony for the tournament participants. Stop by and learn how to host future tournament events in your garden!



Saturday, June 8 / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BRONXVogue Community Garden439 E. 156th St.Train: 2/5 to 3rd Ave./149th St.Bus: Bx15/Bx21 to 3rd Ave./E. 156th St., Bx41 to Melrose Ave./E. 156th St.

Saturday, July 20 / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BROOKLYNGood Life Garden46 Goodwin Pl.Train: J/Z to Gates Ave.Bus: B47 to Ralph Ave./Broadway, Q24 to Broadway/Greene Ave., B52 to Gates Ave./Ralph Ave.

Saturday, Aug. 10 / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.MANHATTANClinton LES Community Garden171 Stanton St.Train: F/M/J/Z to Essex St./Delancey St., B/D to Grand St.Bus: M9/M21 to E. Houston St./Clinton St., M9/M14A to Essex St./E. Houston St., M21 to E. Houston St./Ave. A

Domino Tournament in 2012 at El Flamboyan Garden in the Bronx | Photo by GreenThumb


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Aquaponics 101Nando Rodriguez (The Brotherhood/Sister Sol) and GreenThumb

Ever wonder about what it might be like to raise fish in a community garden that you can eat? That is aquaculture! Ever wonder how you could do this in a sustainable way that also allows you to produce plants? That is aquaponics! We will cover the basic concepts underlying the use of aquaponics and its history and we will go in-depth in looking at the system at Frank White Memorial Garden, where The Brotherhood/Sister Sol has installed this system with the help of Oko Farms as a way to teach ecology, sustainability and urban alternatives in agriculture with their students through their youth development program.

Tuesday, June 11 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.MANHATTANFrank White Memorial Garden506 W. 143rd St.Train: 1/A/C/B/D to 145th St.Bus: M100/M101 to Amsterdam Ave./W. 143rd St., M4/M5 to Broadway/W. 143rd St.

Make your Own Herbal Bath Salts and Shower ScrubMarshalla Ramos-Inde (Patchen Community Square Garden) and GreenThumb

Create your own herbal sea salt scrub using the aromatherapy properties of herbs from the garden such as lavender and mint. Make your own 4-ounce sea salt herbal scrub to use in the shower and bath. This workshop will also include an herb walk and tour of Patchen Community Square.

Wednesday, June 12 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYNPatchen Community Square142 Patchen Ave.Train: J/Z to Gates Ave.Bus: B47 to Ralph Ave./Madison St. or B26 to Halsey St./Patchen Ave.

Attracting Pollinators with Native PlantsBronx Green-Up of the New York Botanical Garden, Butterfly Project NYC, Dina Garcia (New Roots Community Farm), and GreenThumb

Learn about the importance of our local pollinators and how to create gardens that attract them. As part of the workshop we will spend time identifying the native plants that host them at New Roots Community Farm. We will also observe and discuss design elements of the pollinator gardens and spend some time caring for the plants.



Thursday, June 13 / 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BRONXNew Roots Community Farm670 Grand ConcourseTrain: 2/5 to 149th St.–Grand ConcourseBus: Bx1/Bx2 to Grand Concourse/E. 153rd St.

A beautiful sunflower brings a bee to Maggies Magic Garden in Harlem | Photo by Maria Amurrio

Interested in learning more about growing food without leaving the city? Do you have a passion

for food justice?

Apply for our Certificate Programs! Or find one of our individual courses that’s

right for you.

For course descriptions and registration information, find us at farmschoolnyc.org


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Natural Insect Repellent CandlesGreenThumb

Annoyed by pesky gnats and mosquitos that congregate in the garden once the summer sun sets? Interested in illuminating your garden at dusk? Create your own natural insect repellent candles using citronella essential oil, soy wax, and beeswax. Bring flowers and garden treasures to decorate your candle!

Saturday, June 15 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BROOKLYNGeorgia Avenue Community Garden328 New Lots Ave.Train: L to New Lots Ave., 3 to Pennsylvania Ave.Bus: B15 to New Lots Ave./Georgia Ave., B20 to Pennsylvania Ave./New Lots Ave.

Chicken Care Part 2: Basic Chicken HealthcareGreenThumb

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get her health checkup! In this workshop we will discuss healthcare basics and learn how to safely catch, hold, and inspect a chicken for health issues like body lice, healthy vent, healthy legs, and feet. We will be learning from each other so bring your questions and your chicken knowledge.

Tuesday, June 18 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.MANHATTANPleasant Village Community Garden353 Pleasant Ave.Train: 6 to 116th St.Bus: M116 to Pleasant Ave./E. 120th St., M15 to 1st Ave./E. 120th St.

Raised Bed Design: Sub-Irrigation and Side BenchesGreenThumb

Let’s build the ultimate raised bed! Join us to learn some basic carpentry skills and build a double-height, sub-irrigated raised bed with side benches.

Thursday, June 20 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.BRONXFranklin & Verna L. Judge Community Garden1064 Cauldwell Ave.Train: 2/5 to 3rd Ave./ 149th St. then Bx21 to Boston Rd./E. 165th St., 4 to 161st St./Yankee Stadium then Bx6 to E. 163rd St./3rd Ave., 5 to 3rd Ave./Westchester Ave. then Bx15 to 3rd Ave./E. 166th St.Bus: Bx21 to Boston Rd./E. 165th St., Bx6 to E. 163rd St./3rd Ave., Bx15 to 3rd Ave./E. 166th St.

Planting Design for Gardens in the ShadeCindy Goulder (Ecological Landscapes / Urban Gardens) and GreenThumb

Garden areas shaded by trees or buildings can be problematic but not impossible to plant, and they often can be beautiful as well as serviceable. We’ll look at plants and planting ideas for different types and degrees of shade, mostly with native plants.

We will begin the workshop with a presentation at Bluestockings Bookstore and then walk to the First Street Community Garden at 48 E. 1st St.

Saturday, June 22 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.MANHATTANBluestockings Bookstore172 Allen St.Train: F to 2nd Ave., F/M/J/Z to Essex St./Delancey St., D to Grand St.Bus: M15 to Allen St./E. Houston St., M9/M14A to Essex St./E. Houston St.


A raised bed built by gardeners and GreenThumb staff during a workshop at Latinos Unidos in the Bronx | Photo by GreenThumb

For More Workshop InformationIf you would like to reserve space at a GreenThumb workshop for a group of six or more, or if you would like to propose a workshop for your community garden, please contact [email protected] or (212) 602-5318 in advance. Workshop cancellations will be posted at nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb and in our social media channels.




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Rainwater Harvesting & Rain GardeningGrowNYC, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and GreenThumb

Join us for a discussion on the benefits of rainwater harvesting, and look at ways to design and maintain sustainable, effective rainwater harvesting systems and rain gardens.

Pre-register by Friday, June 14 by calling us at (212) 6502-5300 or at nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb to be eligible to receive plants for your community garden’s rain garden, while supplies last.



Saturday, June 22 / 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.BROOKLYNEl Puente: Espiritu Tierra Community Garden207 S. 2nd St.Train: J/M/Z to Marcy Ave., L/G to Metropolitan Ave.Bus: B39 to S. 4th St./Havemeyer St., B62 to Driggs Ave./ S. 4th St.

Wild Weeds and their Medicinal PropertiesLyeta Herb (Ashford Street Abundant Garden) and GreenThumb

To weed or not to weed? Tour Ashford Street Abundant Garden to learn about the medicinal wild plants growing throughout the city in June, including cleavers, red clover, dandelion, chickweed, lamb’s quarters, mugwort, and more.

Tuesday, June 25 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYNAshford Street Abundant Garden330 Ashford St.Train: C to Shepherd Ave.Bus: Q24 to Atlantic Ave./Warwick St.

Watercolors in the GardenThe Art Students League of New York and GreenThumb

Join us at the garden for watercolor painting. In this workshop you will learn the foundations of the use of watercolor paint – so grab a paintbrush and let your creative side shine! All supplies will be provided. No experience necessary.

Supplies are limited. Pre-registration required at nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb or (212) 602-5300.

Wednesday, June 26 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.MANHATTANMaggie’s Magic Garden1574 Lexington Ave.Train: 6 to 103rd St.Bus: M101/M102/M103 to Lexington Ave./E. 100th St., BxM2/BxM3/BxM4/BxM11/0028 to Madison Ave./E. 99th St., M1/M2/M3/M4/M106 to Madison Ave./E. 98th St.

Field Trip: Foodway at Concrete Plant ParkNathan Hunter (Bronx River Alliance) and GreenThumb

The Bronx River Foodway is a pilot project developed to examine how a sustainable food landscape can be integrated into a public park. Come along for a tour of NYC Park’s only Foodway, a series of public gardens at Concrete Plant Park with a variety of edible plants, including a nut grove, berry walk, medicinal plants, and vegetables.

Tuesday, July 9 / 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BRONXConcrete Plant Park1357 Westchester Ave.Train: 6 to Whitlock Ave.Bus: Bx4/Bx4A/Bx27 to Westchester Ave./Whitlock Ave., Bx11 to W. Farms Rd./Boone Ave.

Replenishing your SoilCornell Cooperative Extension and GreenThumb

Want to learn how to keep your plants growing strong this season? In this workshop we will discuss how to analyze your soil nutrients and how to use soil amendments to reintroduce nutrients into your soil.

Thursday, July 11 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.QUEENSEdgemere Farm385 Beach 45th St.Train: A to Beach 44th St. / Frank Ave.Bus: Q22/QM17 to Beach Channel Dr./Beach 44th St.




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Organizing for Garden Success: Group Structure (Part 1 of 2)GreenThumb

Disorganization creates dysfunction. This two-part workshop series is designed to help your garden group build a strong foundation to deal with the many issues that arise in a community space. In this workshop, we will discuss different examples of group structure and how they can help alleviate stressful decision making. Registered GreenThumb gardeners who attend both sessions will be eligible to receive a free book to share with their garden group (one per garden group, while supplies last).

Please bring a photo ID and allow time to get through security.

Tuesday, July 16 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.MANHATTANGreenThumb Office100 Gold St., Third Floor Grand Conference RoomTrain: J/Z to Chambers St., 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, A/C or 2/3 to Fulton St., R to City HallBus: M15, M22, QM7, QM8, QM11, QM25, X8, X14, X15 to Pearl St./Frankfort St.

Medicina + Community = HealingMyrna Cabán Lezcano (Flor y Machete) and GreenThumb

Using plants directly from the garden and Borikén (Puerto Rico), we’ll make herbal products, share stories, learn about the medicinal qualities of plants and honor our healing legacies.



Saturday, July 20 / 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.MANHATTANEl Sol Brillante Garden528 E. 12th St.Train: L to 1st Ave. Bus: M14A to Ave. A/E. 11th St., M14D to E. 14th St./Ave. B, M15 to 1st Ave./E. 11th St.

Reclaiming Ancestral Knowledge: Fermenting Caribbean Fruits and VegetablesYadira Garcia and Adriano Espaillat, Jr. (Happy Healthy Latina), and GreenThumb

Learn how to ferment fruits and vegetables from the garden to make vinegars, pickles, and other tasty garnishes. This workshop will include a hands-on cooking demonstration and tasting in a culturally rich, nutritious, and delicious educational experience for all ages. We will use and celebrate what we plant in community gardens and supplement from a local farmers market.



Saturday, July 20 / 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.BRONXBelmont Little Farmers2483 Belmont Ave.Train: 4 to Fordham Rd. then Bx12 to E. Fordham Rd./Cambreleng Ave. or 4 to Kingsbridge Rd. then Bx9/Bx22 to E. Fordham Rd./Cambreleng Ave.Metro-North: Harlem or New Haven line to FordhamBus: Bx9/Bx12/Bx17/Bx22 to E. Fordham Rd./Cambreleng Ave., 0060/0061/0062 to Fordham Rd./Belmont Ave.


Plants from the garden that can be used to make herbal products | Photo by Mara Gittleman


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Honoring Ancestors Through Medicinal PlantsMyrna Cabán Lezcano (Flor y Machete) and GreenThumb

When we honor our ancestral healing tools, we heal ourselves and our communities. We’ll learn about La Finca del Sur’s legacy, share stories, and make herbal products using plants from the garden and Borikén (Puerto Rico).



Sunday, July 21 / 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.BRONXLa Finca del Sur175 East 138th St.Train: 4 or 5 to 138th St./Grand ConcourseBus: Bx1 or Bx33 to Grand Concourse/E. 138th St.

Field Trip: Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Snug HarborSnug Harbor and GreenThumb

Take a tour of the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden (NYCSG), one of two authentic classical outdoor Chinese gardens built in the United States. The NYCSG is a compilation of different gardens in China. It is based on Ming Dynasty gardens (1368–1644 AD). The garden features magnificent rocks resembling mountains that inspired the poetry and paintings of Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist monks, as well as other scholars.

Pre-registration required at nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb or by calling us at (212) 602-5300. Limited spots available. RSVP does not guarantee participation; GreenThumb will confirm availability. Please bring lunch.

Friday, July 26 / 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.STATEN ISLANDSnug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden1000 Richmond TerraceFor directions visit snugharbor.org/visit/directions/Train: To the Staten Island Ferry: 1 to South Ferry, 4/5 to Bowling Green, R to WhitehallBus: S40 at Gate D to Snug Harbor/Richmond Terrace/ Sailors S H Gate

Bus pick-up: 9:15 a.m.BROOKLYNBrooklyn Bears Pacific Street Garden590 Pacific St.Train: B/D/N/Q/R/2/3/4/5 to Atlantic Ave.-Barclays Center, C to Lafayette, G to Fulton St.Bus: B45/B63 to Atlantic Ave./Flatbush Ave., B41/B67 to Flatbush Ave./Pacific St.

DIY Propagation TablesGreenThumb

Join us in building simple tables for potting plants and starting seeds. We’ll cover basic carpentry skills such as using a power drill and staple gun.



Saturday, July 27 / Noon – 2:00 p.m.BRONXKrystal Garden2093 Vyse Ave.Train: 2/5 to West Farms Square/East Tremont Ave., 2/5 to E. 180th St.Bus: Bx9/Bx36 to E. 180th St./Daly Ave.

Watercolors in the GardenThe Art Students League of New York and GreenThumb

Join us at the garden for watercolor painting. In this workshop you will learn the foundations of the use of watercolor paint – so grab a paintbrush and let your creative side shine! All supplies will be provided. No experience necessary.

Supplies are limited. Pre-registration required at nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb or (212) 602-5300.

Saturday, Aug. 3 / 10:00 a.m. – NoonBROOKLYNClifton Place Memorial Garden and Park1031 Bedford Ave.Train: G to Bedford Ave./Nostrand Ave., C to Franklin Ave., A/C to Nostrand Ave.Bus: B44 to Bedford Ave./Greene Ave., B38 to Lafayette Ave./Bedford Ave., B48/B52 to Franklin Ave./Greene Ave.



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Solidarity Kitchen: Stories of Resilience Across CuisinesMaya Stansberry and Amara Ullauri (KCC Urban Farm) and GreenThumb

Explore the pre-Columbian origins of crops that define Indigenous and African diaspora cuisines. Let’s celebrate the many people involved in the stewardship of these crops by preserving their stories and recipes in our gardens. In this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare a dish that incorporates featured crops and join in conversation over a communal meal.

Sunday, Aug. 4 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BROOKLYNGreene Acres Community Garden349 Greene Ave.Train: G to Classon Ave., C/S to Franklin Ave.Bus: B48/B52 to Franklin Ave./Greene Ave., B38 to Lafayette Ave./Franklin Ave., B44 to Bedford Ave./Greene Ave.

Sharing our Farm Traditions: Mr. HerbertFossie F. Herbert (All People’s Church of the Apostolic Faith Community Garden), Ena K. McPherson (Tranquility Farm), and GreenThumb

Mr. Herbert is a nonagenarian GreenThumb community gardener who grew up in Florida and South Carolina. He learned to garden at an early age from his grandmother, who not only shared her love of plants with him but also handed down her ability to grow just about anything using only what the earth gives us to feed it. Join us as we learn growing tips and experience what life was like in Bedford Stuyvesant in the 1950s until today. In the Sharing our Farm Tradition workshop series, we uplift a community gardener to tell their story and give us a tour and history of their community garden. Mr. Herbert will be interviewed by Ena K. McPherson.

Thursday, Aug. 8 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BROOKLYNAll People’s Church of the Apostolic Faith Community Garden149 Tompkins Ave.Train: G to Myrtle Ave./Willoughby Ave., J/M to Flushing Ave.Bus: B43 to Tompkins Ave./Willoughby Ave., B38 to Dekalb Ave./Tompkins Ave., B54 to Myrtle Ave./Tompkins Ave.

Organizing for Garden Success: Bylaws (Part 2 of 2)GreenThumb

Disorganization creates dysfunction. This two-part workshop series is designed to help your garden group build a strong foundation to deal with the many issues that arise in a community space. In this workshop, we will be discussing writing garden bylaws that assist in decision-making, and that will satisfy the GreenThumb requirement for bylaws. Registered GreenThumb gardeners who attend both sessions will be eligible to receive a free book to share with their garden group (one per garden group, while supplies last).


Tuesday, Aug. 13 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.MANHATTANGreenThumb Office100 Gold St., Third Floor Grand Conference RoomTrain: J/Z to Chambers St., 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, A/C or 2/3 to Fulton St., R to City HallBus: M15, M22, QM7, QM8, QM11, QM25, X8, X14, X15 to Pearl St./Frankfort St.

Reclaiming Ancestral Knowledge: DIY Sofrito and SazonYadira Garcia and Adriano Espaillat, Jr. (Happy Healthy Latina), and GreenThumb

Learn how to make your own seasonings such as sofrito, sazon, and recao, and avoid the store-bought versions that are filled with high amounts of sodium, preservatives, sugar, artificial fats, and unhealthy oils. This workshop will include a hands-on cooking demonstration and tasting for all ages. We will use and celebrate what we plant in community gardens and supplement from a local farmers market.



Saturday, Aug. 17 / 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BRONXLa Isla Community Garden98 W. 163rd St.Train: 4/B/D to 161st St./Yankee StadiumBus: Bx13 to Ogden Ave./W. 162nd St., Bx6 to Jerome Ave./E. 161st St.



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Make it Rain: Grants for Your Green SpacePartnerships for Parks, Citizens Committee for NYC, and GreenThumb

Come hear from Citizens Committee for NYC and Partnerships for Parks who provide funding for community green space projects. Learn about the financial resources they offer and tips to secure funding for your 2020 projects.


Tuesday, Aug. 20 / 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.MANHATTANGreenThumb Office100 Gold St., Third Floor Grand Conference RoomTrain: J/Z to Chambers St., 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, A/C or 2/3 to Fulton St., R to City HallBus: M15, M22, QM7, QM8, QM11, QM25, X8, X14, X15 to Pearl St./Frankfort St.

Using Plants as DyesMark Leger (Phoenix Community Garden), East New York Farms!, and GreenThumb

Many of the beautiful plants that we grow in the garden can also be used to color yarn and cloth. Orange cosmos makes vibrant golds. Marigolds make yellow. Purple basil makes olive green. And that’s just the beginning! This workshop will cover how to plan a dye plant garden, and you will have an opportunity to dye your own yarn and/or silk scarf. You may also bring your own item (cotton, wool, or silk) to dye!

Saturday, Aug. 24 / 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BROOKLYNUCC Youth Farm620 Schenk Ave.Train: 3 to Van Siclen Ave.Bus: B155 or B14 to Barbey St.

Make it Rain: Grants for Your Green SpacePartnerships for Parks, Citizens Committee for NYC, and GreenThumb

Come hear from Citizens Committee for NYC and Partnerships for Parks who provide funding for community green space projects. Learn about the financial resources they offer and tips to secure funding for your 2020 projects.

Saturday, Aug. 24 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.STATEN ISLANDFaber Park Recreation Center2175 Richmond TerraceTrain: To the Staten Island Ferry: R/W to Whitehall St. or 4/5 to Bowling GreenBus: S40/S90 to Richmond Terrace/Sharpe Ave., X14 to Port Richmond Ave./Albion Place

Sowing Late Summer and Fall CropsBronx Green-Up of the New York Botanical Garden and GreenThumb

Did you know some crops will keep growing through November or even December? Join us as we plant vegetables for the fall harvest at this urban farm. Learn which plants are best for the cooler weather.



Tuesday, Aug. 27 / 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BRONXJardin de la Familia1507 Washington Ave.Train: 4 to 170th St. and Bx11 to W. Farms Rd./Southern Blvd., 2/5 to 3rd Ave./149th St. then Bx15 to 3rd Ave./Claremont Pkwy or Bx41 to Webster Ave./E. 170th St.Bus: Bx11 to W. Farms Rd./Southern Blvd., Bx15 to 3rd Ave./Claremont Pkwy., Bx41 to Webster Ave./E. 170th St.


Brainstorming ideas and projects at a Make it Rain workshop | Photo by Mara Gittleman

Participants picking plants to make dyes out of at last year’s workshop at UCC Youth Farm | Photo by Mara Gittleman


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Greening Partner Events and Announcements

Bronx Food and Farm Walking Tours 2019Bronx Green-Up of The New York Botanical Garden

Get to know gardens and farms in the Bronx with a walking tour! Each tour includes a delicious, healthy lunch catered by Bronx-based B-Blossom. To purchase tickets and reserve your seat, fill out the form at nybg.org/farmtours or call (718) 817-8026. All proceeds go to the participating community gardens and urban farms. In partnership with Bronx Green-Up of The New York Botanical Garden, Montefiore, NYC Parks GreenThumb, La Familia Verde, and Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center.

Belmont Community Gardens TourTour Guide: Aleyna Rodriguez (Bronx Gardener and Organizer)

The Belmont neighborhood is home to a very diverse group of farmers and entrepreneurs, including La Familia Verde Coalition, a network of five community gardens which operates a Tuesday farmer’s market. First, we’ll visit the Clinton Avenue Community Garden. Next, we’ll have lunch in the Garden of Youth, a garden dedicated to providing agricultural learning opportunities for our children and youth. Finally, we’ll end at Garden of Happiness, one of the oldest community gardens in the Bronx (founded in 1988) for a tour of their long-standing casita, greenhouse, and chicken coop.

Saturday, June 15 / 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.BRONXWest-Farms Square and East Tremont Avenue (Right beneath the West Farms Square train stop off the 2 and 5 train)Train: 2/5 to West Farms Sq./E. Tremont Ave.Bus: Bx21/Bx36/Bx40/Bx42 to Boston Rd./E. Tremont Ave.

South Bronx Community Gardens TourTour Guide: Sheryll Durrant (Garden Manager for Kelly Street Garden)

This tour features the bounty of fresh food grown here in the Bronx and available at local farmers markets. Padre Plaza Community Garden boasts food production, a Wednesday market, and seasonal events in the garden. Brook Park is a community hub for green growth, not just of plants but of people. We’ll stop at the South Bronx Farmers Market to allow for some shopping of farm-fresh produce on the way to our final stop, La Finca del Sur Urban Farm, whose crops contribute to the community market.

Saturday, July 20 / 10:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.mBRONXCypress Avenue 6 Train stop (in front of Iglesia De Dios)Train: 6 to Cypress Ave.Bus: Bx33 to E. 138th St./Cypress Ave., Bx33/Bx17 to E. 138th St./Jackson Ave.

Highbridge Community Gardens TourTour Guide: Bobby Gonzalez (Bronx Storyteller)

The Highbridge neighborhood takes its name from the adjacent bridge built in 1848 by Irish immigrants, and hosts several community gardens occupying lots that were vacant between the 1970s and 1990s. Visit three long-standing community gardens to explore their history, meet the gardeners who currently care for them, and take part in a cooking demonstration that shows how Bronxites have been using the land to heal themselves for over two decades. We will visit Woodycrest Community Garden, La Isla Community Garden, and Taqwa Community Farm.

Saturday, Aug. 17 / 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BRONXEast 161st Street and Grand ConcourseTrain: 4/B/D to 161-Yankee StadiumBus: Bx1/Bx2 to Grand Concourse/E. 161st St., Bx6/Bx13 to E. 161st St./Gerard Ave.New York City

Community Garden CoalitionCome to a general meeting to meet fellow gardeners, discuss common issues, and grow our community. We meet every third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm.

Visit our website for more info and meeting locations.

www.nyccgc.org

http://nybg.org/farmtours

http://www.nyccgc.org

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Greening Partner Events and Announcements

Summer Ornamental Plants in The BatteryThe Battery Conservancy

Stroll through the park with The Battery Conservancy’s Chief Horticulturist and learn the common and scientific names, identification features, cultural requirements, and ornamental values of our herbaceous, perennial plants. The workshop will take place in the beautiful Piet Oudolf-designed perennial gardens throughout The Battery.

RSVP is required at tbcevents.eventbrite.com.

Registration will open in June.

Saturday, June 29 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.MANHATTANBattery Urban FarmEnter at the corner of State St. and BroadwayTrain: 4/5 to Bowling Green, R to Whitehall, 1 to South FerryBus: M20/M55 to State St./Bridge St., M20/X8/X10/ X11/X12/X14/X17/X17A/X19/X27/X28 to Battery Place/ Washington St.

Vegetable Gardening (and Eating!) with KidsThe Battery Conservancy

Learn to get children of any age engaged in gardening! Battery Urban Farm’s Educators will give participants insight on how we plant seeds, tend crops, harvest, and cook with budding gardeners. Includes a raw cooking demo and tasting with produce harvested from Battery Urban Farm. Kids of all ages welcome.

RSVP is required at tbcevents.eventbrite.com.

Registration will open in June.

Saturday, Jul 27 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.MANHATTANBattery Urban FarmEnter at the corner of State St. and BroadwayTrain: 4/5 to Bowling Green, R to Whitehall, 1 to South FerryBus: M20/M55 to State St./Bridge St., M20/X8/X10/ X11/X12/X14/X17/X17A/X19/X27/X28 to Battery Place/ Washington St.

All across the city, New Yorkers are helping their neighbors turn food scraps and

yard waste into compost and clean energy.

Get involved! Host a public food scrap drop-off site

at your community garden!

Learn more at nyc.gov/organicsdropoffhost, or email [email protected].

Open a Public Food Scrap Drop-Off Site

for Your Community!

nyc.gov/organicsdropoffhost | call 311 NYCsanitation • NYCzerowaste

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GreenThumb Announcements

The Glorious Revolution performing at Siempre Verde Garden for last year’s Make Music New York | Photo by Elena Dubas, GreenThumb

A concert in the garden at 6/15 Green in Brooklyn for the first annual Open Garden Day NYC last year | Photo by GreenThumb

Fresh Chef participants at last year’s Harvest Fair hard at work preparing their dishes in the limited time given | Photo by Ricardo Alvear, GreenThumb

Make Music New YorkMake Music New York, the annual festival that brings music to public spaces throughout the city, will take place on June 21, the longest day of the year! To see which community gardens are hosting a performance, please visit: makemusicny.org or go to nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb for more information.

Upcoming EventsMake sure to mark your calendars for these fun events happening this summer!

Open Garden Day NYCJoin us for the second annual GreenThumb Open Garden Day NYC on Saturday, July 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.! Dozens of gardens across the city will open their gates, offering free activities to enjoy. This is the perfect day to visit your neighborhood garden to discover what each one offers. Visit nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb for a listing of participating gardens.

Fresh Chef Contest Do you have what it takes to be GreenThumb’s next Fresh Chef? We’re seeking ten community members to create their most delicious and nutritious dish with local and healthy ingredients, and conclude with a panel of VIP chefs crowning the new Fresh Chef!

Sign up to be a part of the 5th Annual GreenThumb Fresh Chef Contest: bit.ly/FreshChefContestRegistration19

http://makemusicny.org



http://bit.ly/FreshChefContestRegistration19

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Do you think you’ve harvested an award winner?Enter the Harvest Competition in any of the following categories: vegetables, flowers, art from nature, and culinary.

Harvest Fair Competition Rules and Categories• All entries must be from members of a registered

GreenThumb community garden in New York City.

• All entries must be grown by the garden member entering the contest.

• One entry per category per person. Entries should be clean and neatly trimmed for exhibition.

• All entries should be brought to the registration area between 11:00 a.m. and noon. No late entries will be accepted.

And, don’t forget to bring your fruit and vegetable oddities for our exhibition table!

I. Vegetables: All entries must be free of soil, spots, cracks, splits, sores, insects, and disease. Entries should be fresh, firm, and mature or ripe. Extra credit will be given for entries specifying variety. Entries will be judged on condition and quality. All entries must be from your garden.

A. Beans (bush or pole): 2 podsB. Bitter Melon: 1 fruit, 1" stemC. Cucumbers: 1 fruit, 6–8" longD. Eggplant: 1 fruit, 1" stemsE. Greens (collards, kale, callaloo, chard, etc.):

whole stalk or bunchF. Okra: 3 podsG. Garlic: 2 bulbs, 2" stemsH. Peppers (sweet bell): 2 fruits, 1" stemsI. Peppers (hot): 2 fruits, 1" stems

J. Squash (summer): 1 fruit, 1" stemK. Squash (largest by weight): 1 fruit, 2" stemL. Squash (largest by length): 1 fruitM. Tomato (cherry): 2 fruitsN. Tomato (largest by weight): 1 fruit, no stemO. Tomato (best tasting): 1 fruit, no stem

2. Flowers: All entries must be free of soil, insects, and disease damage. Foliage should be left on display table and will be considered by judges. Containers will not be judged. All entries must be from your garden.

P. Dahlia: single bloom or clusterQ. Marigold: Single bloom or clusterR. Zinnia: Single bloom or clusterS. Sunflower: 1 flowerT. Poppy: Single bloom or cluster

3. Art from Nature: All entries must be free of soil and disease damage. Entries will be judged on creativity and imaginative use of vegetables, herbs, or flowers to achieve overall artistic effect.

T. Bountiful basket: At least 5 varieties of garden-grown veggies

U. Garden bouquet: At least 5 varieties of garden-grown flowers

V. Herb bouquet: At least 5 varieties of garden-grown herbs

4. Culinary: All entries must be made with ingredients from your garden.

AA. Pie: Any savory or sweet pie prepared with ingredients from your garden

BB. Pickles: Savory or sweet pickled fruit or vegetable

CC. Jam: Best sweet jamDD. Honey: Honey from a hive in your garden

• Harvest Fair Competition• Workshops• Pumpkin Ring Toss• Bike Smoothies

• Fresh Chef Contest• Make a Scarecrow• Exercise activities• Live entertainment and much more!

40th Annual GreenThumb Harvest FairSaturday, Sept. 21 / Noon – 4:00 p.m.Registration for Harvest Fair Contest is from 11:00 a.m. – noon

Brooklyn Bears Pacific St. Garden 590 Pacific St., between Flatbush Ave. and 4th Ave., Brooklyn

Rain or Shine // Free!

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Your Name:

Telephone Number:

Email:

Please include all information below and attach a minimum of one paragraph, maximum of one page with a short justification as to why we should choose the garden or gardener you are nominating.

Which garden(s) and/or gardener(s) are you nominating?

Garden address(es) and borough(s):

Please select the award category or categories for which you are nominating gardens (up to 3):

4th Annual GreenThumb Garden Recognition AwardsGreenThumb will celebrate its 4th Annual GreenThumb Garden Recognition Awards this fall. You can nominate a GreenThumb garden (including your own) for one of the awards by completing this Nomination Form and returning it to GreenThumb. All nominations must be postmarked by Friday, July 12. Up to three nominations may be submitted. A single garden may be nominated for more than one award, but only three total nominations may be submitted. In an effort to give everyone an opportunity, previous years’ winners will not be eligible. This form is available online at nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb

Please include your contact information so we can reach out to you with any questions.

MAIL TO: NYC Parks/GreenThumb Attention: GreenThumb Award Nominations The Arsenal 830 5th Ave. New York, NY 10065

R Garden CategoriesLifetime Achievement Award This award recognizes one community garden group that has contributed significantly to furthering GreenThumb’s mission and has been affiliated with GreenThumb for at least 25 years (since 1994).

Rookie of the Year Award This award recognizes one community garden group that was established in the past 2-3 years and has made an immediate and significant impact in their community.

Youth Programming Award This award recognizes one community garden group that has made a significant commitment to fostering youth-friendly programs and activities.

Public Art Award* This award recognizes one community garden group that has enhanced its neighborhood through artistic or cultural installations and activities for the benefit of the public.

Urban Agriculture Award* This award recognizes one community garden that is growing and distributing food in or around their community to encourage healthy eating and support those in need.

R Garden CategoriesCommunity Engagement Award This award recognizes one community garden group that has gone above and beyond in its engagement of their local community through free events at their garden that are open to the public.

Landscape Design Award* This award recognizes one community garden group that has made a significant contribution through an outstanding project or landscape design.

Sustainability Award* This award recognizes one community garden group for their efforts to implement and demonstrate sustainable practices as part of their garden.

R Individual Gardener Categories

Lifetime Achievement Award This award recognizes one individual gardener who has contributed significantly to furthering GreenThumb’s mission, and has been affiliated with GreenThumb for at least 25 years (since 1994).

* Please include photos with your nominations for the following categories


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GreenThumb Safe Soil Gardening RequirementsPrevent heavy metals from entering your food by adhering to the GreenThumb requirement of growing food crops in containers or raised beds lined with landscaping fabric and filled with clean topsoil and compost. This minimizes the likelihood of contact with potentially contaminated soil. In addition, please observe the following guidelines:

• Keep all play areas, seating areas, pathways, and other areas with exposed soil covered in mulch (e.g., wood chips), grass, or another ground cover.

• Add organic matter such as compost to your soil. Organic particles will bind with metals and help prevent them from being absorbed by your plants.

• Every fall or spring, fill each raised bed back to the top with a couple inches of compost and spread a couple inches of new wood chips over the garden paths.

• Build double raised beds if you plan to grow root vegetables or any vegetables with deep roots such as tomatoes, kale, collards, corn, and squash, which ensures that fruit and vegetable crops have enough space for their roots to grow without contact or intermingling with existing site soils. A single-level raised bed is fine for herbs and baby leafy greens such as arugula.

• Wear gloves when gardening and thoroughly wash hands after gardening. Shake off any excess soil from boots and clothes before going home.

• Thoroughly wash produce and peel root vegetables before eating.

Requisitos de Jardinería de GreenThumb para Suelos SegurosEvite que los metales pesados ingresen a su alimento al adherirse al requisito de GreenThumb para cultivar alimentos en recipientes o camas elevadas forradas con tela de jardinería y llenas de tierra limpia y abono. Esto reduce la probabilidad de contacto con tierra potencialmente contaminada. También, recomendamos las siguientes pautas:

• Mantenga todas las áreas de juego y para sentarse, y los senderos donde el suelo está expuesto cubiertos con astillas de madera, pasto, o cualquier tipo de cubierta natural.

• Agregue materia orgánica como abono a su tierra. Las partículas orgánicas se unen con los metales y ayudan a evitar que sean absorbidas por sus plantas.

• Durante el otoño y la primavera, llene nuevamente cada cama de cultivo elevada hasta el tope con dos pulgadas de abono y esparza dos pulgadas de astillas de madera nuevas sobre los senderos del jardín.

• Construya camas de cultivo elevadas dobles si va a cultivar tubérculos o cualquier otra verdura con raíces profundas como tomates, col rizada, coles, maíz y calabacín. Esto garantiza que los cultivos de frutas y verduras tengan suficiente espacio para que crezcan sus raíces sin entrar en contacto o mezclarse con la tierra existente del sitio. Las camas de cultivo elevadas de un solo nivel son ideales para cultivar hierbas y verduras de hojas verdes como la arúgula.

• Use guantes cuando esté cultivando y lávese bien las manos después de la jardinería. Sacuda el exceso de suciedad de las botas y la ropa antes de volver a casa.

• Lave bien los vegetales y pele los vegetales de raíz antes de comer.

GreenThumb staff, Ariana Arancibia and Mara Gittleman assemble a raised bed at La Isla USA in the Bronx | Photo by Clarisa Diaz

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GreenThumb en Español

¿Cree que su cosecha es merecedora de un premio?Participe en el Concurso de Cosecha en cualquiera de las siguientes categorías: Vegetales, Flores, Arte de la Naturaleza, y Cocina.

Reglas y Categorías para la Competición de la Feria de la Cosecha• Todos los vegetales y/o frutas deben pertenecer

a miembros de un jardín comunitario registrado con GreenThumb de la ciudad de Nueva York.

• Todos los vegetales y/o frutas deben ser cultivados por el miembro del jardín que participa del concurso.

• Un vegetal o fruta por categoría, por persona. Los vegetales y futas deben estar limpios y bien podados para la exhibición.

• Todos los vegetales y frutas deben presentarse al área de inscripción entre las 11:00 a.m. y el Mediodía. No se aceptarán vegetales y frutas que se presenten después de ese horario.

¡ Y, no se olvide de traer sus frutas y vegetales originales para nuestra mesa de exhibición!I. Vegetales: Todos los elementos concursantes deben estar libres de tierra, manchas, grietas, fisuras, llagas, insectos y enfermedades. Los vegetales deben estar frescos, firmes y maduros. Se otorgará un crédito adicional por vegetales que especifiquen variedad. Los vegetales se evaluarán en función de su estado y calidad. Todos los vegetales deben ser de su jardín.

A. Frijoles (arbusto o tutor): 2 vainasB. Melón amargo: 1 fruta, 1" talloC. Pepinos: 1 fruta, 6–8" de largoD. Berenjena: 1 fruta, tallos de 1"E. Verduras de hoja (repollos, col rizada, calalú,

acelga, etc.): tallo entero o racimo.F. Quimbombó: 3 vainasG. Ajo: 2 cabezas, tallos de 2"

H. Pimientos (morrones): 2 frutas, tallos de 1"I. Ají picante: 2 frutas, tallos de 1"J. Calabacín (verano): 1 fruta, tallos de 1"K. Calabacín (el más grande por peso): 1 fruta,

tallos de 2"L. Calabacín (el más grande por longitud): 1 frutaM. Tomate (cherry): 2 frutasN. Tomate (el más grande por peso): 1 fruta, sin tallosO. Tomate (mejor sabor): 1 fruta, sin tallos

2. Flores: Todas las frutas deben estar libres de tierra, insectos y daño por enfermedades. El follaje se debe dejar en la mesa de exhibición y será evaluado por los jueces. No se evaluarán los recipientes. Todas las frutas deben ser de su jardín.

P. Dalia: una sola flor o racimoQ. Caléndula: una sola flor o racimoR. Zinnia: una sola flor o racimoS. Girasol (más grande): 1 florT. Amapola: Una sola floración o racimo

3. Arte de la Naturaleza: Todos los vegetales, frutas, hierbas y flores deben estar libres de tierra y daño por enfermedades. Se juzgarn según la creatividad y el uso imaginativo para lograr un efecto artístico general.

T. Canasta abundante: Por lo menos 5 variedades de vegetales cultivados en el jardín

U. Ramo de jardín: Por lo menos 5 variedades de flores cultivadas en el jardín

V. Ramo de hierbas: Por lo menos 5 variedades de hierbas cultivadas en el jardín

4. Cocina: Todos los ingridientes deben provenir de su jardín.

AA. Pastel: cualquier pastel salado o dulce preparado con ingredientes de su jardín

BB. Encurtidos: frutas o verduras encurtidas saladas o dulces

CC. Mermelada: mejor mermelada dulceDD. Miel: miel de una colmena en su jardín

• Concurso de la feria de la cosecha• Talleres• Lanzamiento de anillos a calabazas• Batidos en bicicleta

• Concurso de cocineros• Manualidades de espantapájaros• Actividades Atléticas• ¡Entretenimiento en vivo y mucho más!

40.a Feria Anual de la Cosecha de GreenThumbSábado, Sept. 21 / Noon – 4:00 p.m.Registración para el concurso de la Feria de la Cosecha será de 11:00 a.m. – mediodía

Brooklyn Bears Pacific St. Garden 590 Pacific St., entre Flatbush Ave. y 4th Ave., Brooklyn

Evento gratuito, con sol o lluvia

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4.º Premio de Reconocimiento Anual de los Jardines de GreenThumbGreenThumb celebrará su 4.º Premio de Reconocimiento Anual de los Jardines de GreenThumb en el otoño. Usted puede nominar un jardín (incluyendo el suyo) para uno de los premios al completar este Formulario de Nominación. Todas las nominaciones deben estar selladas por el correo antes del viernes, 12 de julio. Hasta tres (3) nominaciones pueden ser enviadas. Un solo jardín puede ser nominado a más de un premio, pero solo tres (3) nominaciones en total pueden ser enviadas. Los grupos que recibieron premios en años anteriores no son elegibles para premios este año. El formulario está disponible en la página web nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb

R Categoría para el Jardín

Premio por los Logros de Toda una Vida Este premio reconoce a un grupo de jardinería comunitaria que ha contribuido de manera significativa para promover la misión de GreenThumb y ha estado afiliado con GreenThumb al menos por 25 años (desde 1994).

Novato del Año Este premio reconoce a un grupo de jardinería comunitaria que ha sido establecido en los últimos 2 a 3 años y ha hecho un impacto inmediato y significativo en su comunidad.

Premio en Programación para Jóvenes Este premio reconoce a un grupo de jardín comunitario que ha hecho un compromiso significativo para fomentar programas y actividades para jóvenes.

Premio en Arte Público* Este premio reconoce a un grupo de jardín comunitario o jardinero que ha mejorado su comunidad a través de instalaciones y actividades artísticas o culturales para el beneficio del público en general.

Premio en Agricultura Urbana* Este premio reconoce a un jardín comunitario que está cultivando y distribuyendo alimentos en su propia comunidad para promover la alimentación saludable y apoyar aquellos en necesidad.

R Categoría para el Jardín

Premio en Compromiso Comunitario Este premio reconoce a un grupo de jardinería comunitaria que ha dado más de lo esperado en su compromiso con su comunidad local a través de eventos gratuitos en el jardín para el público en general.

Premio en Diseño de Paisaje* Este premio reconoce a un grupo de jardinería comunitaria que ha hecho un contribución significativa a través de un proyecto o diseño de paisaje destacado.

Premio en Sostenibilidad* Este premio reconoce a un grupo de jardinería comunitaria por sus esfuerzos al implementar y demostrar prácticas sostenibles como parte de su jardín.

R Categoría para los Individuos que son JardinerosPremio por los Logros de Toda una Vida Este premio reconoce a un jardinero individual que ha contribuido de manera significativa para promover la misión de GreenThumb y ha estado afiliado con GreenThumb al menos por 25 años (desde 1994).

Su Nombre:

Número Telefónico:

Correo Electrónico:

Por favor incluya toda la información que ilustre por qué el jardín debería ganar el premio. Agregue un párrafo como mínimo y una página como máximo con una explicación por qué deberíamos elegir el jardín o los jardineros que usted está nominando.

¿Qué jardín y/o jardineros está usted nominando?

¿Cuál es la dirección y condado del jardín?

Por favor seleccione la(s) categoría(s) para el/los jardín(es) que está(n) nominando (hasta 3):

ENVIAR POR CORREO A:

NYC Parks/GreenThumb Attention: GreenThumb Award Nominations The Arsenal 830 5th Ave. New York, NY 10065

* Por favor incluya fotos can sus nominaciones para estas categorias

https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org

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Presentación musical por The Glorious Revolution en Siempre Verde Garden durante Make Music New York del año pasado | Foto por Elena Dubas, GreenThumb

Un concierto en el jardín el 6/15 Verde en Brooklyn para el primer Día de Jardin Abierto NYC anual el año pasado | Foto por GreenThumb

Make Music New YorkHagamos música en Nueva York (Make Music New York), el festival anual que lleva música a espacios públicos en toda la ciudad, se celebrará el 21 de junio, ¡el día más largo del año! Para consultar en cuáles jardines comunitarios se realizarán presentaciones, visite: makemusicny.org o visite nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb para obtener más información.

Próximos eventos¡Asegúrense de marcar en sus calendarios los divertidos eventos que tendremos este verano!

Día de Jardín Abierto en NYC¡Acompáñenos en el segundo Día de Jardín Abierto anual de GreenThumb en NYC, el sábado 20 de julio desde las 11:00 a.m. hasta las 3:00 p.m.! Docenas de jardines en toda la ciudad abrirán sus puertas y ofrecerán actividades que podrá disfrutar. Es el día perfecto para visitar el jardín de su vecindario y descubrir lo que cada uno tiene para ofrecer. Visite nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb para consultar la lista de los jardines que participarán.

Concurso anual de cocineros¿Tiene lo que se necesita para ser un Chef de alimentos frescos? ¡Estamos buscando diez miembros de la comunidad para crear los platos más deliciosos y nutritivos con ingredientes locales y saludables, y concluiremos con un panel de chefs que premiaran al nuevo Chef de alimentos frescos!

Regístrese como participante en el 5.° concurso anual de cocineros de GreenThumb: bit.ly/FreshChefContestRegistration19

Participantes del Chef de Alimentos Frescos en la Feria de la Cosecha el año pasado trabajando duro mientras preparan sus platos en un corto tiempo | Foto por Ricardo Alvear, GreenThumb

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Plantas Perennes Polinizadoras y cómo CuidarlasCindy Goulder (Ecological Landscapes / Urban Gardens), Friends of the High Line, y GreenThumb

En este taller aprenderemos a cuidar plantas perennes en un jardín de flores instalado recientemente. Estas plantas coloridas y fáciles de cultivar sirven a insectos polinizadores y aves en todas las estaciones. Analizaremos las necesidades, los hábitos de crecimiento, la importancia ecológica y los usos humanos de 15 especies diferentes de plantas perennes de jardín; además, hablaremos sobre cómo se seleccionaron y nos llevaremos el conocimiento de cómo tratarlas directamente. Cada participante recibirá una variedad de plántulas para cultivarlas en su jardín comunitario hasta que se agote la existencia.

Este taller se ofrece como parte de la Iniciativa de Parques Comunitarios (Community Parks Initiative, CPI), una colaboración de Friends of the High Line, con GreenThumb. Friends of the High Line presta apoyo a 12 jardines de GreenThumb en el área de Melrose en el sur del Bronx a través de la CPI.

Se servirán refrigerios ligeros a las 9:30 a.m.

Sábado 1.º de junio / 9:30 a.m. – mediodíaBRONXRainbow Block Association Garden379 E. 159th St.Tren: 2/5 a 3rd Ave./149th St.Bus: Bx41 a Melrose Ave./E. 160th St., Bx6/Bx13 a E. 161st St./Melrose Ave.

Convierta el Jardín en una Región TropicalGreenThumb

¿Busca ese exuberante paisaje tropical que lo transporte del estrés diario a un oasis de serenidad? No busque más, en su jardín comunitario local puede conseguirlo. Durante el taller exploraremos algunas de las coloridas plantas anuales y perennes que definirán su pedazo de paraíso. Se presentarán plantas tropicales y césped de bajo mantenimiento obtenidos a partir de productos agrícolas económicos del supermercado local o del mercado especializado.

Martes 4 de junio / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BRONXWanaqua Community Garden464 E. 136th St.Tren: 6 a Brook Ave.Bus: Bx33 a E. 138th St./Brooke Ave., Bx15 a Willis Ave./E. 138th St.

Torneo de DominóGreenThumb

¡Lo traemos de vuelta! El torneo gratuito de dominó está abierto a jugadores de todas las edades, clasificación y fuerza. Se otorgarán premios, incluyendo una ceremonia de premiación para los participantes. ¡Visítenos y aprenda a organizar futuros torneos en su jardín!

Sábado 8 de junio / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BRONXVogue Community Garden439 E. 156th St.Tren: 2/5 a 3rd Ave./149th St.Bus: Bx15/Bx21 a 3rd Ave./E. 156th St., Bx41 a Melrose Ave./E. 156th St.

Sábado 20 de julio / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.BROOKLYNGood Life Garden46 Goodwin Pl.Tren: J/Z a Gates Ave.Bus: B47 a Ralph Ave./Broadway, Q24 a Broadway/Greene Ave., B52 a Gates Ave./Ralph Ave.

Sábado 10 de agosto / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.MANHATTANClinton LES Community Garden171 Stanton St.Tren: F/M/J/Z a Essex St./Delancey St., B/D a Grand St.Bus: M9/M21 a E. Houston St./Clinton St., M9/M14A a Essex St./E. Houston St., M21 a E. Houston St./Ave. A

Atracción de Polinizadores con Plantas NativasBronx Green-Up de New York Botanical Garden, Butterfly Project NYC, Dina Garcia (New Roots Community Farm); y GreenThumb

Aprenda acerca de la importancia de nuestros polinizadores locales y cómo crear jardines para atraerlos. Como parte de este taller identificaremos las plantas nativas que los alojan en la granja comunitaria llamada New Roots. También observaremos y discutiremos los elementos de diseño de los jardines polinizadores y dedicaremos tiempo al cuidado de las plantas.

Jueves 13 de junio / 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BRONXNew Roots Community Farm670 Grand ConcourseTren: 2/5 a 149 St.-Grand Concourse Bus: Bx1/Bx2 a Grand Concourse/E. 153 St.

GreenThumb en Español: Puede solicitar servicios de traducción para cualquier taller de GreenThumb en cualquier idioma con al menos tres semanas de anticipación en [email protected].


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Recolección de Agua de lluvia y Jardines de lluviaGrowNYC, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, y GreenThumb

Acompáñenos a conversar sobre los beneficios de la recolección de agua y explore las formas de diseñar y mantener sistemas de recolección de agua de lluvia y jardines de lluvia sostenibles y efectivos.

Preinscríbase antes del viernes 14 de junio en nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb para recibir plantas para el jardín de lluvia de su jardín comunitario, hasta que se agote la existencia.

Sábado 22 de junio / 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.BROOKLYNEl Puente: Espiritu Tierra Community Garden207 S. 2nd St.Tren: J/M/Z a Marcy Ave., L/G a Metropolitan Ave.Bus: B39 a S. 4th St./Havemeyer St., B62 a Driggs Ave./ S. 4th St.

Medicina + Comunidad = CuraciónMyrna Cabán Lezcano (Flor y Machete) y GreenThumb

Usando plantas provenientes directamente del jardín y de Borikén (Puerto Rico), elaboraremos productos herbales, compartiremos historias, aprenderemos sobre las cualidades medicinales de las plantas y honraremos nuestros legados curativos.

Sábado 20 de julio / 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.MANHATTANEl Sol Brillante Garden528 E. 12th St.Tren: L a 1st Ave. Bus: M14A a Ave. A/E. 11th St., M14D a E. 14th St./Ave. B, M15 a 1st Ave./E. 11th St.

Recuperación del Conocimiento Ancestral: Fermentación de Frutas y Verduras CaribeñasYadira Garcia y Adriano Espaillat, Jr. (Happy Healthy Latina), y GreenThumb

Aprenda a fermentar frutas y verduras del jardín para elaborar vinagres, encurtidos y otras deliciosas guarniciones. El taller incluirá una demostración práctica de cocina y una degustación en el contexto de una experiencia didáctica, nutritiva, deliciosa y de gran riqueza cultural para todas las edades. Usaremos y celebraremos lo que plantamos en los jardines comunitarios y lo complementaremos de un mercado local de productores.

Sábado 20 de julio / 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.BRONXBelmont Little Farmers2483 Belmont Ave.Tren: 4 a Fordham Rd. luego Bx12 a E. Fordham Rd./Cambreleng Ave. o 4 a Kingsbridge Rd. then Bx9/Bx22 a E. Fordham Rd./Cambreleng Ave.Metro-North: Harlem o New Haven line a FordhamBus: Bx9/Bx12/Bx17/Bx22 a E. Fordham Rd./Cambreleng Ave., 0060/0061/0062 a Fordham Rd./Belmont Ave.

Honrando a Nuestros Ancestros a Través de las Plantas MedicinalesMyrna Cabán Lezcano (Flor y Machete) y GreenThumb

Cuando honramos nuestras herramientas ancestrales de curación, podemos sanarnos a nosotros mismos y a nuestras comunidades. Aprenderemos sobre el legado de La Finca del Sur, compartiremos historias y elaboraremos productos herbales con plantas provenientes directamente del jardín y de Borikén (Puerto Rico).

Domingo 21 de julio / 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.BRONXLa Finca del Sur175 East 138th St.Tren: 4 o 5 a 138th St./Grand ConcourseBus: Bx1 o Bx33 a Grand Concourse/E. 138th St.




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Haga su propia Mesa de PropagaciónGreenThumb

Acompáñenos a construir mesas de jardinería para plantas y semillas. Abordaremos las habilidades básicas de carpintería, como el uso del taladro eléctrico y la pistola grapadora.

Sábado 27 de julio / mediodía – 2:00 p.m.BRONXKrystal Garden2093 Vyse Ave.Tren: 2/5 a West Farms Square/East Tremont Ave., 2/5 a E. 180th St.Bus: Bx9/Bx36 a E. 180th St./Daly Ave.

Recuperación del conocimiento ancestral: Haga su propio sofrito y sazonadorYadira Garcia y Adriano Espaillat, Jr. (Happy Healthy Latina), y GreenThumb

Aprenda a preparar sus propios condimentos, como sofrito, sazonador y recao para evitar las versiones de las tiendas que contienen grandes cantidades de sodio, conservantes, azúcar, grasas artificiales y aceites poco saludables. El taller incluirá una demostración práctica de cocina y una degustación en el contexto de una experiencia didáctica para todas las edades. Usaremos y celebraremos lo que plantamos en los jardines comunitarios y lo complementaremos de un mercado local de productores.

Sábado 17 de agosto / 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BRONXLa Isla Community Garden98 W. 163rd St.Tren: 4/B/D a 161st St./Yankee StadiumBus: Bx13 a Ogden Ave./W. 162nd St., Bx6 a Jerome Ave./E. 161st St.

Siembra de Cultivos a Finales del Verano y en el OtoñoBronx Green-Up de New York Botanical Garden y GreenThumb

Únete a nosotros para sembrar los vegetales de la cosecha del otoño en una granja urbana. Aprende cuáles plantas son mejores para climas más frescos.

Martes 27 de agosto / 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.BRONXJardin de la Familia1507 Washington Ave.Tren: 4 a 170th St. y Bx11 a W. Farms Rd./Southern Blvd., 2/5 a 3rd Ave./149th St. y Bx15 a 3rd Ave./Claremont Pkwy o Bx41 a Webster Ave./E. 170th St.Bus: Bx11 a W. Farms Rd./Southern Blvd., Bx15 a 3rd Ave./Claremont Pkwy., Bx41 a Webster Ave./E. 170th St.


Para mas información del tallerSi quiere reservar un espacio en el taller de GreenThumb para un grupo de seis personas o más, o si quiere proponer un taller para su jardín comunitario, comuníquese con [email protected] con antelación. Las cancelaciones de los talleres se publicarán en nyc.gov/parks/greenthumb.




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Clinton Lower East Side Community Garden before | Photo by Babbie Dunnington, GreenThumb

Project Evergreen staff with gardeners and GreenThumb Civic Corp member during a recent workday | Photo by GreenThumb

The Clinton Lower East Side Garden started more than 30 years ago. Main gardener Roberto Romero, a long time Lower East Side resident from Puerto Rico, works with his group to keep the garden an active public space. In 2018, Project Evergreen volunteered to revamp the garden with new planting beds, soil, and other donated resources. The garden group and GreenThumb Project & Design Coordinator Babbie Dunnington worked together on a plan to re-imagine the garden. Project Evergreen provided material donations, ABB LLC provided a new bench, GreenThumb Operations prepared and re-graded the site making the lot more accessible, and gardeners worked with volunteers to put down a wheelchair-friendly path, new planting beds, and a shade plant bed that will be planted this Spring.

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