GreenThumb 37th Annual GrowTogether Conference

February 11, 2021 / Safiya / Gardens, GreenThumb, Highlights, In the news, Workshops

This year’s GrowTogether theme is “Gardens of Resilience,” which reflects the enduring spirit of community gardeners. Community gardeners from across New York City have been gathering at the GrowTogether conference each spring since 1984 to celebrate the start of the garden season with learning, networking, and reconnecting with friends. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this […]

Observing UN World Environment Day | June 5

June 3, 2020 / Safiya / Events, Garden Maintenance and Operations, Gardens, GreenThumb, Highlights, In the news, Manhattan Land Trust, Workshops, World Environment Day

Although our gardens remain closed to the public due to COVID-19, we ask our gardeners to continue to practice social distancing and the use of personal protective equipment such as face coverings, when you tend to the gardens. Gardening is a healthy way to cope with stress in these challenging times. Get your dose of nature! Celebrate United […]

GreenThumb Workshop | UN World Environment Day

May 28, 2020 / Safiya / Events, Gardens, GreenThumb, Highlights, In the news, New York Botanical Garden, NYC EcoFlora Project, Workshops

GreenThumb Events & Workshops UN World Environment Day: The NYC EcoFlora Project and Community Gardens Wednesday, June 3, 2020 12:00 p.m. –1:00 p.m. The NYC EcoFlora Project engages New Yorkers in protecting and preserving the city’s native plant species. We will discuss ways gardeners can be citizen scientists, observing and collecting information about the city’s […]

Happy Harvest!

November 11, 2019 / Safiya / Garden Maintenance and Operations, Gardens, GreenThumb, Highlights, In the news, Manhattan Land Trust, Uncategorized, Workshops

Thank you gardeners for your hard work this season! Autumn brings a close to the growing season and the start of the end-of-year holidays. Celebrate all your accomplishments this year and make plans for new goals in 2020. Looking forward to the next gardening season? Sharpen your skills by signing up for a GreenThumb workshop […]