Created for the 2024 GreenThumb Harvest Fair, this Green Map explores some of the intangible benefits of growing food in the city.
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Safety is supported by knowledge and our chickens. There is a great webpage about the chickens here!
The storm water recycling system needs to be finished, then this large garden can provide greater security to the surrounding neighborhood from heavy rain events. El Jardin is one of the only permeabl...
Westbrook Memorial Garden is a community garden and ecological green space in Crown Heights; home to a prolific pollinator garden and a honeybee hive that is looked after by a resident beekeeper. The ...
This is an "edible food forest" - a unique food growing spot! Lots of experience and produce come from this site! It's epic! See more about the resources shared at bronxriver.org/about/foodway (p...
I'm not a member but I am welcome to join the weekly potluck, which is a wonderful tradition! So many people are fed by this prolific garden. It's kind to all, including many recent newcomers seeking ...
This is a spectacular botanical garden, but its future might be uncertain due to development. Neighbor to the continually expanding NYU, the garden has already forestalled their advance. It would be g...
There are two farms here, which share an acre lot and grow thousands of pounds of food in farm-style rows, run weekly farm stands, and provide local families, restaurants and food pantries with fresh ...
The garden adds grace to the block, and brings color and life that everyone appreciates. It lightens the atmosphere. No one dumps in front. People like to sit by it, even when the gate is closed...
Having a bench close to the gate has invited many people to come in and relax. There is a playground on the far side and i think the garden helps people feel more familiar, even if they don't come in....
It's the 44th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at El Jardin del Paraiso at 710 E 5th St. in Manhattan, hosted by the NYC Parks GreenThumb division!...