GreenThumb 2018Spring Program Guide

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Jan Mun leading a workshop on growing mushrooms in community gardens last spring at Smiling Hogshead Ranch in Queens. Photo by Mara Gittleman | GreenThumb

March • April • May

All GreenThumb workshops are free and open to the public!

Established in 1978, NYC Parks GreenThumb is proud to be the nation’s largest urban gardening program, assisting over 550 gardens and over 20,000 volunteer gardeners throughout New York City. GreenThumb’s mission is to educate and support community gardens and urban farming across the five boroughs, while preserving open space. By providing free garden materials, technical assistance, educational workshops, and seasonal programs, GreenThumb supports neighborhood volunteers who steward community gardens as active resources that strengthen communities.

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EVENT CALENDARGreenThumb Workshops & Events

MARCHGrow your Garden GroupThursday, March 16:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 3

Starting Seeds in a Greenhouse or Indoors Saturday, March 310:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 3

Info Session: Hosting Summer Youth Jobs in your Garden Thursday, March 65:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 3

The ABC’s of Event Planning: How to Plan a Successful Event at your GardenThursday, March 85:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MANHATTAN | p. 3

Organizing for Garden Success: Group Structure (Part 1 of 2)Tuesday, March 135:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. BROOKLYN | p. 4

Composting at Community GardensThursday, March 155:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. QUEENS | p. 4

Microbes and Fungi: The Life of the Soil PartyTuesday, March 205:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MANHATTAN | p. 5

Plant a DIY Sub-Irrigated Window BoxWednesday, March 216:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYN | p. 5

GreenThumb GrowTogether 2018Saturday, March 318:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MANHATTAN | p. 11

APRILSpring Spruce-up for Street TreesWednesday, April 46:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 5

Fruit Tree Care Saturday, April 711:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 5

Happy Hydrating with your HydrantTuesday, April 105:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 6

GreenThumb Spring Supply DistributionSaturday, April 1410:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | p. 6

Collecting RainwaterFriday, April 201:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 7

Site Planning for your Community GardenSaturday, April 211:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 7

Beekeeping: An Introduction (Bronx)Tuesday, April 245:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 7

Beekeeping: An Introduction (Brooklyn)Thursday, April 265:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 8

Turning an Overgrown Site into a Maintainable Natural AreaSaturday, April 281:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 8

MAYSharing our Farm Traditions: Growing Korean Crops at Evergreen Community GardenWednesday, May 25:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.QUEENS | p. 9

GreenThumb Plant Starts DistributionSaturday, May 511:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | p. 9

Organizing for Garden Success: Bylaws (Part 2 of 2)Tuesday, May 85:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 10

Butterfly Project NYC Native Plant ShareSaturday, May 1211:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 10

Tropical Accent DesignTuesday, May 155:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 14

Marvelous MushroomsSaturday, May 191:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.MANHATTAN | p. 15

Direct Sow and Transplant WorkshopSaturday, May 1911:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.BRONX | p. 15

Planting Potatoes and Sweet PotatoesTuesday, May 225:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 15

Building Creative Structures from your Existing RubbleThursday, May 245:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.BROOKLYN | p. 15

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Soil and lumber request forms are available at all GreenThumb workshops. Please RSVP at greenthumbnyc.org.

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Grow your Garden Group GreenThumb

With spring around the corner, this is a key time to welcome new members to get involved in your garden. This workshop will cover creative and time-tested ways to grow your garden group, with a focus on recruiting new members and retaining existing members. Learn how to build the leadership of garden members and create healthy, effective groups with strong relationships at the core.

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Thursday, March 1 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYNBushwick Inlet Park Building 86 Kent Ave. Train: L to Bedford Ave. Bus: B32 to Kent Ave./N. 9th St.

Starting Seeds in a Greenhouse or Indoors New York Botanical Garden – Bronx Green-Up and GreenThumb

Get gardening early by starting your seeds in a greenhouse or sunny window. We’ll walk you through sowing, growing, and documenting your plant growth from seed to mature crop. In partnership with GreenThumb/NYC Parks, Praxis, and Urban Cultivated.

Saturday, March 3 / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BRONX Praxis Warren Residence 4339 White Plains Rd. Train: 2/5 to Nereid Bus: Bx39 to White Plains Rd./E 237 St.

Info Session: Hosting Summer Youth Jobs in your Garden GreenThumb, Grow to Learn

Are you interested in offering young people paid employment in your garden next summer? The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. Join us for an in-depth discussion about the SYEP and how community gardeners have worked as host sites for summer jobs for young people. The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), which oversees the SYEP, will have representatives present to help guide participants through the host site application process and the nuances of hosting SYEP employees in a garden setting.

Pre-registration required at greenthumbnyc.org or (212) 602-5300.

Tuesday, March 6 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MANHATTAN GreenThumb Office 100 Gold St., Third Floor, Grand Conference Room (Please bring photo ID) Train: J/Z to Chambers St., 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, A/C or 2/3 to Fulton St., R to City Hall Bus: M15, M22, QM7, QM8, QM11, QM25, X8, X14, X15 to Pearl St./Frankfort St.

The ABC’s of Event Planning: How to Plan a Successful Event at your GardenGreenThumb

In preparation for Garden Month in June and the summer season, please join us as we discuss and come up with simple, quick, and easy steps to organize garden events. Whether you are thinking about hosting a community volunteer day, or opening the gates to your garden for a garden tour, this workshop will provide resources and information key to hosting a smooth, fun-filled, garden event!

Pre-registration required at greenthumbnyc.org or (212) 602-5300.

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Thursday, March 8 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MANHATTANGreenThumb Office 100 Gold St., Third Floor (Please bring photo ID)Train: J/Z to Chambers St., 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, A/C or 2/3 to Fulton St., R to City Hall Bus: M15, M22, QM7, QM8, QM11, QM25, X8, X14, X15 to Pearl St./Frankfort St.

Spring Supply Distribution 2017 at Hattie Carthan Community Garden

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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 for their garden.

This workshop will be offered with Bengali translation.

Este taller se ofrecerá con traducción al Bengalí.

Tuesday, March 13 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYN Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Ave., Room 236Train: 2/3 to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum, S to Botanic Garden, 2/3/4/5 to Franklin Ave. Bus: B48 to Washington Ave./Montgomery St.

Composting at Community Gardens NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden, GreenThumb

Reimagine your garden as one where yard waste and veggie scraps are transformed into a rich soil compost that creates a lush bounty. There’s no magic involved, only composting. Learn to make compost, pick the bin that’s best for your garden, and make a management plan at this holistic workshop.

Thursday, March 15 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. QUEENS Queens Botanical Garden43-50 Main StreetFlushing, NY 11355Train: 7 or LIRR (Port Washington Line) to Main Street/FlushingBus: Q44SBS, Q20A/B to Main St./College Point Blvd.GreenThumb2 1)(

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Microbes and Fungi: The Life of the Soil PartyGreenThumb

Get to know the soil in your garden. If we take care of the soil, the soil will take care of our plants and crops. Meet the microbes and other members of the soil food web who recycle nutrients and share best practices for soil care.

Pre-registration required at greenthumbnyc.org or (212) 602-5300.

Tuesday, March 20 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MANHATTAN GreenThumb Office 100 Gold St., Third Floor (Please bring photo ID)Train: J/Z to Chambers St., 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, A/C or 2/3 to Fulton St., R to City Hall Bus: M15, M22, QM7, QM8, QM11, QM25, X8, X14, X15 to Pearl St./Frankfort St.

Plant a DIY Sub-Irrigated Window BoxBrooklyn Botanic Garden

Almost any container can be converted into a water-wise, sub-irrigated planter. Learn how, with the right plant choices, you can keep your sill looking lush with less work and up to 80% less water than a traditional window box!

Pre-registration required at https://classes.bbg.org/ShowSchedule.awp/

Wednesday, March 21 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYN Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Ave.Train: 2/3 to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum, S to Botanic Garden, 2/3/4/5 to Franklin Ave. Bus: B48 to Washington Ave./Montgomery St.

Spring Spruce-up for Street TreesBrooklyn Botanic Garden

Street trees do much to improve our environment but often receive little care. Learn best practices for spring spruce-up to improve tree health and resilience. Includes remediation techniques for overly deep soil, mulch maintenance, and tough plant suggestions.

Pre-registration required at https://classes.bbg.org/ShowSchedule.awp/

Wednesday, April 4 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYNBrooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Ave.Train: 2/3 to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum, S to Botanic Garden, 2/3/4/5 to Franklin Ave. Bus: B48 to Washington Ave./Montgomery St.

Fruit Tree CareNew York Botanical Garden – Bronx Green-Up, and GreenThumb

Have you ever wondered what you can do to get a great harvest from fruit trees in your garden? This workshop will cover the basics of maintaining healthy fruit trees year-round with an emphasis on the current spring season. We will cover best practices for maximizing fruit production. Participants will have an opportunity to get hands on practice in assessing and caring for fruit trees in a community garden. Hand pruners will be provided to participants from registered GreenThumb garden groups – distribution will be limited to one pair per garden group.

Saturday, April 7 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BRONX Jardin la Roca 422 E. 160th St. Corner of E. 160th St. and Elton Ave.Train: 2/3 to 3rd Ave. - 149th St. or Metro North (Harlem Line) to Melrose Bus: Bx 6/Bx13 to Elton Ave./E.161st St., Bx41 to Melrose Ave./E. 160th St., Bx15/Bx21 to 3rd Ave./ E. 158th St.

From the GreenThumb archives.

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Happy Hydrating with your HydrantRobin Randazzo, NYC Department of Environmental Protection; GreenThumb

Learn the ins and outs of connecting a garden hose to your fire hydrant, including proper permitting and water saving tips. Check out this helpful video from 6BC Botanical Garden for a preview! 6bcgarden.org/how-to-water-the-garden

Tuesday, April 10 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MANHATTAN6BC Botanical Garden628 E. 6th St.Train: 6 to Astor Place, J/M/Z to Essex St. Bus: M9 to Ave. C/E. 6th St., M14A to Ave. A/E. 5th St.

GreenThumb Spring Supply DistributionGreenThumb

Pick up basic gardening and maintenance supplies for your registered GreenThumb garden.

• You must RSVP online at greenthumbnyc.org or bycalling (212) 602-5300 by April 2nd

• Let us know if another garden group is picking up onbehalf 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 maynot have access to transportation

• We encourage gardeners to take inventory of yourtoolsheds to see what you already have beforecoming to the supply giveaway

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.

Saturday, April 14 / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYN Hattie 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.

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 175 E. 138th St. (corner of Grand Concourse)Train: 4 or 5 to 138th St./Grand ConcourseBus: Bx1 or Bx33 to Grand Concourse/E. 138th St.

MANHATTANGreen Oasis Community Garden382 E. 8th St.Train: L to 1st Ave., F to 2nd Ave.Bus: M9/M8 to Ave. C/E. 10 St.

Pleasant Village Community Garden342 Pleasant Ave.Train: 6 to 116th St.Bus: M116 to Pleasant Ave./E. 120th St.

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Gardeners picking up supplies at a Spring Supply Distribution at New Vision Garden in East New York | Photo by Phil Kester.

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Collecting Rainwater GreenThumb

Rainwater collecting systems come in all shapes and sizes. Join us for an introductory workshop on rainwater harvesting and help us repair the system at Clifton Place Memorial Garden.

Friday, April 20 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. BROOKLYNClifton Place Memorial Garden & Park 1031 Bedford Ave.Train: G to Bedford Ave./Nostrand Ave. Bus: B44 to Bedford Ave./Greene Ave., B48/B52 to Franklin Ave./Greene Ave., B32 to Lafayette Ave./ Franklin Ave.

Site Planning for your Community Garden Cindy Goulder, Ecological Landscapes/Urban Gardens LLC and GreenThumb community gardener at Poplar Street Community Garden; GreenThumb

In this workshop, we’ll walk through the site planning process for the Powers St. Garden and look at the many factors to consider in planning our gardens. We will look at the physical conditions, challenges, and opportunities of the garden’s site and come up with a clear and workable plan that will accommodate the gardeners’ needs and visions. Gardeners will leave with tips, skills, and ideas they can apply to their own community gardens.

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Saturday, April 21 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. BROOKLYNPowers St. Community Garden 276 Powers StreetTrain: L to Grand St. Bus: Q54/Q59 to Grand St./Bushwick Ave.

Beekeeping: An Introduction (Bronx)Liane Newton, NYC Beekeeping (nycbeekeeping.org); GreenThumb

Curious about bees for honey and pollination in your community garden? Join Liane Newton from nycbeekeeping.org for an introduction to the world of bees. This introductory, three-part series (spring, summer and fall) will help you decide whether beekeeping is for you and learn about opportunities to bring honeybees, and other kinds of bees, to your garden. Registered GreenThumb gardeners who attend all three sessions will be eligible to receive a free book on beekeeping for their garden. Attendees have priority to join 2018 nycbeekeeping.org training programs.

Tuesday, April 24 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. BRONX Risse Street Community Garden10 Risse St. Train: 4 to Mosholu ParkwayBus: Bx1/Bx2/Bx28/Bx38 to W. Mosholu Parkway South/Jerome Ave., Bx28/Bx38 to E. Mosholu Parkway South/Grand Concourse.

Community Gardener at Ocean Hill Coalition in the ‘80s | Photo from the GreenThumb archives.

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Please RSVP at greenthumbnyc.org or (212) 602-5300 unless otherwise noted

Beekeeping: An Introduction (Brooklyn)Gemma Garcia, St. John Cantius Community Garden; Brenda Thompson-Duchene, Isabahlia Ladies of Elegance; GreenThumb

Curious about what it takes to keep honey bees in your community garden? Join longtime beekeeping experts and community gardeners Gemma Garcia and Brenda Thompson-Duchene for an introduction to the world of bees and learn about what it takes to be a beekeeper. This will be a 3-part series through the summer and fall. Registered GreenThumb gardeners who attend all sessions will be eligible to receive a free book on beekeeping for their garden.

Thursday, April 26 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. BROOKLYNSt. John Cantius Community Garden 476 New Jersey Ave.Train: 2/3/4/5 to Pennsylvania Ave. Bus: B20/B83 to Pennsylvania Ave. /Blake Ave., B14 to Sutter Ave. /Vermont St.

Turning an Overgrown Site into a Maintainable Natural AreaCindy Goulder, Ecological Landscapes/Urban Gardens LLC and GreenThumb community gardener at Poplar Street Community Garden; GreenThumb

This workshop will take us through the process of transforming overgrown areas into natural areas that are safe, beautiful, enjoyable, ecologically beneficial, and manageable. We’ll examine the physical conditions of the overgrown rock-outcrop area at the Roberto Clemente Community Garden and identify the plants, determining which to keep and which to remove. We’ll go into the kinds of plantings and people-centered spaces that might be possible, the techniques of site preparation and planting, and the care to give it over time.

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Saturday, April 28 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. BRONXRoberto Clemente 1280 Shakespeare Ave.Train: 4 to 167th St. Bus: Bx11 to Shakespeare Ave./W. 169th St., Bx35 to Edward L. Grant Highway/W. 169th St.

Want to bring bees to your garden?

We can help you prepare with consultation & training.

Been keeping a while? Join us to enhance your skills,

share facilities, and improve your bees' health.

Write us at: admin@nycbeekeeping.org

Visit us at: http://nycbeekeeping.org

Urban Farm, Community and School Gardens seeking to collaborate on grants, or to participate in Citizen Science, please

get in touch! project of USAGDEV, a 501(c)(3) organization

Colorful painted beehives in a community garden.

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Please RSVP at greenthumbnyc.org or (212) 602-5300 unless otherwise noted

Sharing our Farm Traditions: Growing Korean Crops at Evergreen Community Garden GreenThumb community gardeners at Evergreen Community Garden; GreenThumb

Evergreen Community Garden is a 5-acre community garden in a predominantly Korean neighborhood in Flushing, Queens, with nearly 300 garden plots. Join us for a tour of the garden, and hear from garden members about their traditional crops and growing methods.

This workshop will be offered with Korean translation.

Wednesday, May 2 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. QUEENSEvergreen Community Garden 47-32 Colden St. Flushing, NY 11355Train: 7 to Main St. (and then bus) Bus: Q17, Q25, Q27, Q34 to Kissena Blvd/Holly Ave.

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Get your veggie transplants and native plant starts at our annual giveaway, plus tips on growing native plants in your garden. All supplies are for registered GreenThumb community gardens only. Please RSVP at greenthumbnyc.org or call (212) 602-5300. If not, supplies are only available while supplies last. On-site pick-up only.

Saturday, May 5 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYN UCC Youth FarmEast New York Farms! 620 Schenck Ave.Train: 3 to Van Siclen Ave.Bus: B155 or B14 to Barbey St.

BRONX Melrose New Generation Garden377 E. 160th St.Train: 2/5 to 149th 3rd Ave., 4/B/D to 161st St. Yankee StadiumBus: Bx41 to Melrose Ave./E. 160th St., Bx6/Bx13 to E. 161st St./Melrose Ave.

Spring workday from April 2017 at Red Shed Community Garden in East Williamsburg | Photo by K.C. Alvey.

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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. Registered GreenThumb gardeners who attend both sessions will be eligible to receive a free book for their garden.

This workshop will be offered with Bengali translation.

Este taller se ofrecerá con traducción al Bengalí.

Tuesday, May 8 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYN Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Ave., Room 236Train: 2/3 to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum, S to Botanic Garden, 2/3/4/5 to Franklin Ave. Bus: B48 to Washington Ave./Montgomery St.

Butterfly Project NYC Native Plant ShareBronx Green-Up/New York Botanical Garden, City Parks Foundation, Grow to Learn, and GreenThumb

Join Bronx Green-Up/The New York Botanical Garden and Butterfly Project NYC to find out more about the connections between native plants and pollinators and how to encourage them in urban landscapes. This year’s workshop is part of NYC Wildflower Week. Plants will be available for pick-up, to be used in schoolyards, community gardens, and other public spaces while supplies last. Pre-registration is required. To register, fill out the online form at https://goo.gl/oxrPXq or call Bronx Green-Up at (718) 817-8026 by May 7 at 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 12 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BRONX Grove Hill Community Garden797 Eagle Ave.Train: 2/5 to Jackson Ave.Bus: Bx13/Bx15/Bx21 to 3 Ave./E. 161st St., Bx15/Bx21 to 3rd Ave./E. 156th St.

Tropical Accent DesignGreenThumb

In this workshop, we will use our warm growing season to cultivate fast growing tropical plants to give your garden that extra flare. Our focus will be on taro (elephant ears), sugar cane, banana plants, cannas, decorative grasses and cold hardy palm trees. The accent focus will include perimeter planting and planting containers.

Tuesday, May 15 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. BRONX Edith Garden 836 Elton Ave.Train: 2/5 to 3rd Ave./149th St. Bus: Bx41 to Melrose Ave./E. 158th St. or Melrose Ave./ E. 160th St., Bx6/Bx13 to Elton Ave./E. 161st St.

Participants in a Butterfly Project workshop in 2017. Photo by Mara Gittleman | GreenThumb.

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Gardeners show off their cabbages at a garden in Harlem on 128th Street, circa 1980s.

GrowTogether 201834th Annual

Honoring Our RootsJoin NYC Parks GreenThumb as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, where we’ll be “Honoring Our Roots” and kicking off the community gardening season in New York City! The day will be packed with workshops and kids’ activities.The first 500 people to purchase a ticket in advance will receive a special 40th anniversary gift!

For more information, visit greenthumbnyc.org.For accessibility information, contact Twywana Bush at (212) 602-5300 or twywana.bush@parks.nyc.gov.

GreenThumb cannot guarantee lunch or a T-shirt to walk-in participants.

Keynote address by Karen Washington, a pioneer and advocate for community gardens and food justice.

Saturday, March 31, 20188:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.NEW LOCATION

Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers St.New York, NY 10007PRE-REGISTER TODAY!

Online: growtogether2018conference.eventbrite.com By March 29, 2018

By Mail: The Arsenal/GreenThumb 830 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10065 Postmarked by Friday, March 21, 2018

In person at GreenThumb’s office: 100 Gold St., Suite 3100, New York, N.Y. 10038

Day of conference: 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

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Una jardinera con sus flores en Bushwick, Brooklyn. Foto por Stockholm Block Association, alrededor del año 1980.

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Honrando Nuestras RaícesÚnase a NYC Parks GreenThumb mien tras celebramos nuestro aniversario número 40, donde estaremos “honrando nuestras raíces” y dando inicio a la temporada de jardinería comunitaria en la ciudad de Nueva York! El día estará lleno de talleres y actividades infantiles. ¡Las primeras 500 personas que se inscriban por adelantado recibirán un regalo especial!Para obtener más información, visite greenthumbnyc.org.Para información sobre accesibilidad, comuníquese con Twywana Bush al (212) 602-5300 o Twywana.Bush@parks.nyc.gov.

GreenThumb no puede garantizar almuerzo o camiseta para aquellos que no se registraron con anticipación.

El discurso inaugural por Karen Washington, una pionera y defensora de los jardines comunitarios y la justicia alimentaria.

Sábado, 29 de marzo de 20188:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.NUEVA UBICACIÓN

Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers St. New York, NY 10007¡PRE-REGÍSTRESE HOY MISMO!

Por Internet: growtogether2018conference.eventbrite.com antes del 29 de marzo de 2018

Por correo: Arsenal / GreenThumb830 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10065Antes del viernes, 21 de marzo de 2018

En persona en la oficina de GreenThumb: 100 Gold St., Suite 3100, Nueva York, N.Y. 10038

Durante el día de la Conferencia: 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

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34th Annual GreenThumb GrowTogether Mail In RegistrationPlease print clearly. The cost is $5 per person if paying in advance; children 12 years old and under are free. Send money order or cashier’s check only, payable to “City Parks Foundation” under memo “GreenThumb.” If you are also signing up for bus service, please return the bus service form below.

The first 500 people to purchase a ticket in advance will receive a 40th anniversary gift!

MAIL TO: NYC Parks, Attention: GreenThumb, Arsenal, 830 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10065. Must be postmarked by Friday, March 21, 2018.

Name (list all attendees including children) Garden or Affiliation Check if Under 12 Years Old

Bus Service FormFor those gardeners from the Bronx who would prefer to take a bus, GreenThumb has scheduled a bus pickup in the Bronx. Departure is at 8:00 a.m. sharp! To reserve your spot on the bus, check the site you will depart from. This form does not confirm your spot on the bus. You will receive an email or call for confirmation.

Please note: there are a limited number of seats available. Once the bus is full we will not be offering any additional seating.

Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse, between 149th Street and Grand Concourse

Name: Address:

Telephone Number: Garden Name:

Email: (Required): Confirmation sent via email ONLY!

Number of attendees taking the bus, including yourself:

Names of all attendees taking the bus:

Questions? Call GreenThumb at (212) 602-5300 or email greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov.

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Registro por Correo para la 34.a Conferencia Anual GrowTogetherde GreenThumbPor favor escriba claramente. El costo es de $5 por persona si paga por adelantado; los niños de 12 años y menores de edad no tienen que pagar. Envie el cheque o giro postal, pagadero a “City Parks Foundation” en el memorándum escriba “GreenThumb”. Si también desea inscribirse para el servicio de autobús, por favor envíe el formulario de servicio de autobús que encontrará al final de la página.

¡Las primeras 500 personas que se inscriban por adelantado recibirán un regalo especial!

Enviarlo a: NYC Parks, Attention: GreenThumb, The Arsenal, 830 5th Avenue, Nueva York, NY 10065. Debe ser enviado antes del viernes 21 de marzo de 2018.

Nombre (Enumere todos los asistentes incluyendo niños)

Jardín o Afiliación Marque la casilla si la persona es menor de 12 años

Formulario para el Servicio de AutobúsPara aquellos jardineros del Bronx que prefieren tomar un autobús, GreenThumb ha programado un autobús en el Bronx. ¡la salida es a las 8:00 a.m. en punto! Este formulario no confirma un puesto en el autobús. Usted recibirá un mensaje de confirmación por correo electrónico o llamada telefónica.

Tenga en cuenta: hay un número limitado de asientos disponibles. Una vez que el autobús esté lleno no vamos a ofrecer ningún asiento adicional.

Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse, entre la calle 149 y el Gran Concourse

Nombre: Dirección:

Número de teléfono: Nombre de jardín:

Correo electrónico (requerido):

Número de asistentes que toman el autobús:

Nombres de asistentes que toman el autobús:

¿Preguntas? Llama a GreenThumb al (212) 602-5300 o envíe un correo electrónico a greenthumbinfo@ parks.nyc.gov.

La confirmación será enviada sólo por correo electrónico!

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Please RSVP at greenthumbnyc.org or (212) 602-5300 unless otherwise noted

Marvelous MushroomsJan Mun, Brooklyn College; Gil Lopez, Smiling Hogshead Ranch; GreenThumb

Fungi can be helpful in your garden and delicious in the kitchen. This class offers a peek into the fungi kingdom at large and addresses DIY indoor growing and cultivation methods with the option to transfer your fungi to your outdoor garden. In addition to a demonstration of basic propagation techniques, the class offers resources for finding mushroom materials to work with as you set about on your homegrown mycological pursuits.

Saturday, May 19 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. MANHATTAN Campos Community Garden 644 E. 12th St.Train: L to 1st Ave., 6 to Astor Place Bus: M6/M14D to Ave. C/E. 12th St., M8 to E. 10th St./Ave. B

Direct Sow and Transplant WorkshopNew York Botanical Garden – Bronx Green-Up

Want to grow more food in less space? Tired of struggling or having stunted transplants? This workshop will focus on the preparation, seeding, transplanting, and care of plants to maximize production. In partnership with GreenThumb, vegetable seeds will be available to participants to be used in schoolyards, community gardens, and other public spaces while supplies last. Pre-registration is required. To register, email bronxgreenup@nybg.org or call (718) 817-8026.

Saturday, May 19 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BRONX River Garden 1086 East 180th St.Train: 2/5 to East 180 Street Bus: Bx9 to Devoe Avenue/Lebanon Street or Q44-SBS to East 180 Street/Devoe Avenue

Planting Potatoes and Sweet PotatoesGreenThumb

Potatoes and sweet potatoes come in all shapes and colors. Learn the secrets to planting these underground wonders with an opportunity to dig in the dirt.

Tuesday, May 22 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. BROOKLYN Urban Harvest Community Garden 953 Gates Ave.Train: J/M/Z to Gates Ave. Bus: B52 to Gates Ave./Patchen Ave., B46 to Malcolm X Blvd./Quincy St.

Building Creative Structures from your Existing RubbleGreenThumb

This workshop will show the creative uses of existing garden rubble, ie: used bricks, stones, concrete chunks, broken tiles, metal scraps, and gravel. Join us to learn how to mix mortar and lay bricks to build small garden structures like berms, retaining walls for terraces, and planters.

Thursday, May 24 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYN Ten Neighbors Garden 658 Saratoga Ave.Train: 3 to Saratoga Ave. Bus: B7 to Saratoga Ave./Blake Ave.

Photo by Mara Gittleman | GreenThumb.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to our next cohort for GreenThumb Youth Leadership Council 2018!Congratulations to our next cohort for GreenThumb Youth Leadership Council 2018!

We’re recruiting youth ages 14 to 21, who live near these community gardens and who would like to volunteer, from May to July 2018. The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is a great way to give back to the community, earn volunteer hours, learn new skills, and have fun! Youth participants will be required to volunteer at a garden at least twice a month and accumulate at least 20 service hours.

To apply, visit greenthumbnyc.org. The application deadline for youth to apply is Monday March 5th, 2018. For more information, please contact YLC Coordinators at Amanda.Groziak@parks.nyc.gov, and Carina.Nieves@parks.nyc.gov

Borough Neighborhood Community GardenBronx University Heights Green Patch on Walton

Bronx Melrose Jardin de Roca

Bronx Melrose Melrose New Generation Community Garden

Bronx Melrose Rainbow Garden of Life and Health

Brooklyn Brownsville A Better Community Garden

Brooklyn Brownsville Jes Good Rewards Children's Garden

Brooklyn Park Slope GreenSpace Native Plant Community Garden & Environmental Center

Brooklyn East New York St. John Cantius Parish Community Garden

Brooklyn East New York TLC Sculpture Park Garden

Manhattan Hamilton Heights Dorothy K. McGowan Memorial Garden

Manhattan Hamilton Heights Riverside Valley Community Garden- Jenny’s Garden

Manhattan Greenwich Village LaGuardia Corner Community Garden

Queens Jamaica Discovery Garden

Staten Island New Brighton HEALTH for Youth, Skyline Playground Community Garden

Staten Island New Brighton Joe Holzka Community Garden

2017 Youth Leadership Council kick-off event at Battery Park with NYC Parks Commissioner, Mitchell J. Silver | K.C. Alvey, GreenThumb.

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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. In addition, please observe the following guidelines:

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

• Keep pH levels close to neutral and make suredrainage is adequate helps to assure that thecontaminants don’t move in your soil. Your idealpH level is between 6.5 and 6.8. If soils containheavy metals, a pH closer to 7.0 is better.

• Keep play/seating areas and pathways coveredin mulch to reduce exposure to the soil.

• Wear gloves when gardening and thoroughly washhands after gardening. Shake off any excess soilfrom boots and clothes before going home.

• Thoroughly wash produce and peel root vegetablesbefore eating.

For free lumber, soil, compost, wood chips, and mulch, pick up request forms at any GreenThumb workshop!

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. Tambien, recomendamos las siguientes pautas:

• Agregue materia orgánica como abono a su tierra.Las partículas orgánicas se unen con los metalesy ayudan a evitar que sean absorbidas porsus plantas.

• Mantenga los niveles de pH cerca del neutro yasegúrese que el drenaje sea adecuado y ayudea asegurar que los contaminantes no se muevanen su tierra. Su nivel de pH ideal es entre 6,5 y 6,8.Si la tierra contiene metales pesados, un pH máscercano a 7,0 es mejor.

• Mantenga las áreas para sentarse y de juego y lossenderos cubiertos con mantillo para reducir laexposición de la tierra.

• Use guantes cuando esté cultivando y lávese bienlas manos después de la jardinería. Sacuda elexceso de suciedad de las botas y la ropa antesde volver a casa.

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

¡Reciba formularios de solicitud gratuita de madera, tierra, abono y mantillo en cualquier taller de GreenThumb!

Harold Paynter conduciendo un taller sobre camas elevadas en el Jardín Festival en Brooklyn en el 2015.

Photo of the former Phoenix Garden from the GreenThumb archives.

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Bylaws Requirements for the 2019 RelicensingAs we get ready for the 2019 relicensing of GreenThumb community gardens, we’d like to inform you that GreenThumb will be requiring all community garden groups under Parks jurisdiction to submit copies of their bylaws to their Outreach Coordinators as a prerequisite to being licensed. We will offer workshops on group structure and bylaws every quarter during 2018 (Organizing for Garden Success), and we encourage members of your garden groups to attend these workshops if you haven’t already in order to help you prepare. This is a great opportunity to bolster the strength of your gardening group through a shared understanding of membership rights and responsibilities, rules and procedures, governance structure, and how the group makes decisions. Please connect with your GreenThumb Outreach Coordinator for more details.

To download the full bylaws worksheet, please visit tinyurl.com/GreenThumbBylaws

At minimum, your bylaws must include the following (but you can always add more!):

• Your garden’s mission

• Membership (how to join, rights and responsibilities after joining, protocol if a member is unable to pay dues)

• Decision-making process

• Leadership structure

• Process for changing the bylaws in the future

• How the garden group handles conflicts and disputes

• Finances

• Rules for garden members (what are gardeners allowed and not allowed to do?) and procedures for what happens if a garden member does not comply with the rules of membership

Requisitos de los Estatutos para la Relicenciación del 2019A medida que nos preparamos para el relicenciamiento del 2019 de los jardines comunitarios de GreenThumb, nos gustaría informarle que GreenThumb requerirá que todos los jardines comunitarios bajo jurisdicción del Departamento de Parques, envíen copias de sus estatutos a sus coordinadores como requisito previo para ser licenciado. Vamos a ofrecer talleres sobre la estructura del grupo y los reglamentos, cada trimestre durante el 2018 (Organización para el éxito del jardín), y animamos a los miembros de sus grupos de jardinería a asistir a estos talleres si no lo ha hecho ya, para ayudarle a prepararse. Esta es una gran oportunidad para reforzar la fortaleza de su grupo de jardinería a través de una comprensión compartida de los derechos de membresía y las responsabilidades, reglas y procedimientos, estructura de gobierno, y cómo el grupo toma decisiones. Por favor conéctese con su Coordinador de GreenThumb para más detalles.

Para descargar la hoja de ejercicios de los estatutos completa, por favor visite tinyurl.com/GreenThumbBylaws

Por lo menos, sus reglamentos deben incluir lo siguiente (¡pero siempre puede agregar más!):

• La misión de su jardín

• Membresía (cómo afiliarse, derechos y responsabilidades después de la afiliación, protocolos si un miembro no puede pagar cuotas)

• Proceso de toma de decisions

• Estructura de liderazgo

• Proceso para cambiar los estatutos en el futuro

• Cómo el grupo de jardinería maneja conflictos

• Finanzas

• Reglas para los miembros del jardín (¿Qué es permitido y que no se permite hacer a los jardineros?) y procedimientos si un miembro del jardín no cumple con las reglas de membresía

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Por favor reseve en greenthumbnyc.org o (212) 602-5300 a menos que se indique lo contrario

GreenThumb en Español

Distribución de Primavera de Suministros GreenThumb

Reciba suministros básicos de jardinería y mantenimiento para su jardín comunitario registrado con GreenThumb.

• Usted debe hacer su reservación a través de greenthumbnyc.org o al llamar a nuestra línea principal (212) 602-5300 hasta Abril 2

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

• La distribución es solo en la fecha y lugares establecidos

• Un solo paquete de suministros por jardín

• Usted puede venir con otros grupos de jardines en el mismo automóvil

Grupos con reservación pueden recibir suministros desde las 10:00 a.m. hasta 12:30 p.m. Grupos sin reservación pueden recibir suministros desde las 12:30 p.m. hasta 1:00 p.m. en orden de llegada hasta que los suministros se acaben.

Sábado, Abril 14 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYN Hattie 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.

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 Garden 175 E. 138th St. (esquina de Grand Concourse)Tren: 4 o 5 a 138th St./Grand ConcourseBus: Bx1 o Bx33 a Grand Concourse/E. 138th St.

MANHATTANGreen Oasis Community Garden382 E. 8th St.Tren: L a 1st Ave., F a 2nd Ave.Bus: M9/M8 a Ave. C/E. 10 St.

Pleasant Village Community Garden342 Pleasant Ave.Tren: 6 a 116th St.Bus: M116 a Pleasant Ave./E. 120th St.

Distribución de PlantasGreenThumb

Reciba sus vegetales y las plantas nativas en nuestra distribución anual, además se ofrecerá un taller acerca de jardinería con las plantas nativas. Esta distribución es solo para jardines comunitarios registrados con GreenThumb y disponible en orden de llegada hasta que los suministros se acaben. Un solo paquete de suministro por jardín. Deben reservar si van a recoger suministros para más de dos jardines. Por favor reservar en nuestra página web greenthumbnyc.org o llame al (212) 602-5300.

Sábado, Mayo 5 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Taller 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. BRONXMelrose New Generation Garden160th Melrose Ave.Tren: 2 o 5 a 149th 3rd Ave.Bus: Bx41 a Melrose Ave./E. 160th St., Bx6/Bx13 a E. 161st St./Melrose Ave.

BROOKLYN UCC Youth Farm 620 Schenck Avenue Tren: 1 a Van Siclen Ave.Bus: B155 o B14 a Barbey St.

Coordinadora Comunitaria, Lillian Reyes, preparando las plantas para su distribución en Queens.

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Por favor reseve en greenthumbnyc.org o (212) 602-5300 a menos que se indique lo contrario

Distribución de Plantas Nativas de Butterfly Project NYCBronx Green-Up/New York Botanical Garden, City Parks Foundation, Grow to Learn, y GreenThumb

Únete a Bronx Green-Up/The New York Botanical Garden y Butterfly Project NYC para identificar las conexiones entre las plantas nativas y polinizadores y cómo fomentarlos en los paisajes urbanos. El taller de este año es parte de la Semana de la Flor Silvestre (conocido como NYC Wildflower Week). Las plantas estarán disponibles hasta que se acaben y son para ser plantadas en patios de escuela, jardines comunitarios y otros espacios públicos. Se requiere pre-inscripción. Para inscribirse, complete el formulario que encontrará en internet: goo.gl/oxrPXq o llame a Bronx Green-Up al (718) 817-8026 hasta Mayo 7 a las 5 p.m. Muchas gracias a City Parks Foundation, NYC Wildflower Week, Grow to Learn NYC y GreenThumb.

Sábado, Mayo 12 / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BRONXGrove Hill Community Garden797 Eagle Ave.Tren: 2/5 a Jackson Ave. Bus: Bx13/Bx15/Bx21 a 3 Av/E 161 St., Bx15/Bx21 a 3 Av/E 156 St.

TALLERES

Cultive su Grupo de JardineríaGreenThumb

Con la primavera a la vuelta de la esquina, este es un momento clave para dar la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros para que participen en su jardín. Este taller cubrirá formas creativas y comprobadas para crecer su grupo de jardinería, con un enfoque en el reclutamiento de nuevos miembros y la retención de los miembros existentes. Aprenda cómo construir el liderazgo de los miembros del jardín y crear grupos florecientes y eficaces con relaciones fuertes.

Jueves, Marzo 1 / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYNBushwick Inlet Park Building 86 Kent Ave.Tren: L a Bedford Ave. Bus: B32 a Kent Ave./N. 9th St.

El ABC de la Planificación de Eventos: Cómo Planificar un Evento Exitoso en su JardínGreenThumb

En preparación para el mes de jardínes en Junio y la temporada de verano, por favor únase a nosotros mientras discutimos los pasos rápidos y sencillos, para organizar eventos en el jardín. Si usted está pensando en organizar un día de voluntariado con la comunidad, o la apertura de las puertas a su jardín para un tour del jardín, este taller proporcionará recursos e información clave para organizar un evento en su jardín que sea lleno de diversión y sin complicaciones.

Reservación por adelantado es requerido en greenthumbnyc.org o (212) 602-5300.

Jueves, Marzo 8 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MANHATTANOficina de GreenThumb 100 Gold St., Tercer Piso (Por favor traiga identificación)Tren: J/Z a Chambers St., 4/5/6 a Brooklyn Bridge/ City Hall, A/C o 2/3 a Fulton St., R a City Hall Bus: M15, M22, QM7, QM8, QM11, QM25, X8, X14, X15 a Pearl St./Frankfort St.

Temporada de siembra en el Jardín Comunitario New Vision en Brooklyn. | foto por Phil Kester

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Organización para el Exito del Jardín: Estructura de Grupo (parte 1 de 2)GreenThumb

La desorganización crea disfunción. Esta serie de talleres de dos partes está diseñada para ayudar a su grupo de jardinería a construir una base sólida para lidiar con los muchos problemas que surgen en un espacio comunitario. En este taller, discutiremos diferentes ejemplos de estructura de grupo y cómo ellos pueden ayudar a aliviar la toma de decisiones estresante. Los jardineros registrados con GreenThumb que asistan a ambas sesiones recibirán un libro gratis para su jardín.

Martes, Marzo 13 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYNBrooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Ave., Room 236Tren: 2/3 a Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum, S a Botanic Garden, 2/3/4/5 a Franklin Ave. Bus: B48 a Washington Ave./Montgomery St.

Planificación del Sitio para su Jardín ComunitarioCindy Goulder de Ecological Landscapes/Urban Gardens LLC, jardinera comunitaria del jardín Poplar Street; GreenThumb

En este taller explicaremos el proceso de planificación del jardín Powers St. y miraremos los muchos factores a considerar en la planificación de nuestros jardines. Observaremos las condiciones físicas, los desafíos, oportunidades del jardín, y las maneras de llegar a un plano claro y viable que se adapte a las necesidades y visiones de los jardineros. Los jardineros recibirán consejos, habilidades e ideas que podrán aplicar en sus propios jardines comunitarios.

Sábado, Abril 21 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. BROOKLYNPowers St. Community Garden 276 Powers StreetTren: L a Grand St. Bus: Q54/Q59 a Grand St./Bushwick Ave.

Convertir un Sitio Descuidado en un Area Natural SostenibleCindy Goulder de Ecological Landscapes/Urban Gardens LLC, jardinera comunitaria del jardín Poplar Street; GreenThumb

Este taller explicará el proceso de transformar áreas descuidadas en áreas naturales sostenibles que son seguras, hermosas, agradables, ecológicamente benéficas y manejables. Examinaremos las condiciones físicas de la zona de afloramiento rocoso en el jardín comunitario Roberto Clemente e identificaremos las plantas, determinando cuáles conservar y cuáles quitar. Discutiremos el tipo de plantaciones y espacios enfocados para personas que tienen potencial, las técnicas de preparación del sitio y la siembra, y el cuidado necesario a largo plazo.

Sábado, Abril 28 / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m BRONX Roberto Clemente 1280 Shakespeare Ave.Tren: 4 a 167th St. Bus: Bx11 a Shakespeare Ave./W. 169th St., Bx35 a Edward L. Grant Highway/W. 169th St.

Otis Butler en Peach Tree Garden, Archivo de GreenThumb.

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Compartiendo Nuestras Tradiciones Agrícolas: Cultivando Cultivos Coreanos en el Jardín Comunitario EvergreenJardineros comunitarios del jardín comunitario Evergreen; GreenThumb

El jardín comunitario Evergreen es un jardín de 5 acres en un barrio predominantemente Coreano en Flushing, Queens, con cerca de 300 parcelas. Únase a nosotros para un recorrido por el jardín, y escuchar a los miembros del jardín sobre sus cultivos tradicionales y los métodos de cultivo.

Miércoles, Mayo 2 / 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. QUEENSEvergreen Community Garden 47-32 Colden St. Flushing, NY 11355Tren: 7 a Main St. (y después una transferencia al bus) Bus: Q17, Q25, Q27, Q34 a Kissena Blvd/Holly Ave.

Organización para el Éxito del Jardín: Estatutos (Parte 2 de 2)GreenThumb

La desorganización crea disfunción. Esta serie de talleres de dos partes está diseñada para ayudar a su grupo de jardinería a construir una base sólida para lidiar con los muchos problemas que surgen en un espacio comunitario. En este taller hablaremos sobre la redacción de reglamentos de jardinería que ayudan en la toma de decisiones. Los jardineros registrados GreenThumb que asistan a ambas sesiones recibirán un libro gratis para el jardín.

Martes, Mayo 8 / 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BROOKLYNBrooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Ave., Room 236Tren: 2/3 a Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum, S a Botanic Garden, 2/3/4/5 a Franklin Ave. Bus: B48 a Washington Ave./Montgomery St.

Por favor reseve en greenthumbnyc.org o (212) 602-5300 a menos que se indique lo contrario

138th St. Community Garden

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Striving Together Mural in Harlem by Noa Bornstein | Photo by Lisa Clifford.

If you have GreenThumb related photos or print material that you would like to share for our archive, please contact: greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 602-5300.

This year marks GreenThumb’s 40th Anniversary and in honor of our anniversary, we will be highlighting different themes each month. April will be our kick-off to gardening season. Check our website and social media for more information and other scheduled activities.

OFFICE ADDRESS

NYC ParksGreenThumb100 Gold Street, Suite 3100 New York, NY 10038

MAILING ADDRESS

NYC ParksThe ArsenalAttn: GreenThumb830 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10065

Phone: (212) 602-5300Fax: (212) 602-5334

greenthumbnyc.orgnyc.gov/parks

Gerard Lordahl of GrowNYC leading a workshop at GreenThumb GrowTogether in 1985 | Photo from the GreenThumb archives.

Get your tickets for GreenThumb GrowTogether 2018!Saturday, March 31, 2018 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.

New Location: Borough of Manhattan Community College

199 Chambers St., New York, NY 10007

REGISTER TODAY at growtogether2018conference.eventbrite.com

The first 500 people to purchase a ticket in advance will receive a 40th anniversary gift!