Are you interested in growing a healthier community? The Mayor’s Obesity Task Force was convened in January 2012 to combat the obesity epidemic, which is a leading cause of preventable deaths in NYC second only to tobacco. In May of 2012, the Mayor’s Obesity Task Force report was issued, identifying 26 initiatives to address obesity. Initiative #15 is to create new community garden sites via the Parks…

  ACGA and Brunswick Insurance Company are very pleased to announce liability insurance now available to community gardens!  Join us June 4th for our interactive webinar/teleconference to learn about getting insurance for your community garden. Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 3:00pm Eastern | 2:00pm Central | 1:00pm Mountain | 12:00pm Pacific | Spots are limited so register now!  …

Joint Statement announcing a workshop partnership between NYC Parks GreenThumb (GT) and Citizens Committee for New York City (CC) for new gardens under the GreenThumb Program ©2013 . New York, New York, May 1, 2013 – NYC Parks GreenThumb (GT) and Citizens Committee for New York City (CC) are excited to announce a workshop partnership.   Following the move by City Hall in keeping with the…

Does your garden need??  Garbage Cans . Gloves . Pathmark Vouchers Brass Nozzles . Hoses . Graffiti Removal . Clear Bags  Garbage Bags . Adapters?  Download the Summer Program Guide to find how you can get them for your garden group!   Many events and workshops planned for this season, enjoy! Summer Supply Giveaway GreenThumb Staff   Pick up basic gardening and…

Mini-grants, online course and much more!            …

Nationwide Survey of Urban and Peri-Urban Farms March 2013 We are seeking farmers and community gardeners in or around New York City to take part in a national survey being led by New York University. The research project was funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant  no. 2012-68006-30177 from the USDA National Institute of Food and…

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Dutton and I am an undergraduate student at Occidental College conducting a study on Hurricane Sandy and its effects on green spaces within NYC communities. As part of the study, I am interested in the opinions and experiences of community members. I have asked Trees NY to forward a survey that I have created for community residents and volunteers. Please click here to take the Survey. This…

Does your garden need: Seeds, Plant Starts, Soil, Compost, Cleanfill, Native Plants?  Download the Spring Program Guide to find how you can get them for your garden group! Spring Seed Giveaway!! Wednesday, April 2nd    10am-6pm Manhattan GreenThumb office 49 Chambers Street  Room 1020   How to build a 3-Bin Compost System Sat.…

Appreciate why keeping farm financial records is essential. Be familiar with how a financial record keeping system is organized and why it is beneficial for farmers. Be able to set up a simple spread sheet (MS Excel) and software program (QuickBooks Pro) to start financial data collection. Learn to calculate simple business ratios to assist in management decisions. Discover requirements used by lending institutions…

Does your garden need: Salt, Ice Breakers, Garbage Bags, Gloves, Shovels, Bagged Compost, CSA in the City Tool Kit? Download the Winter Program Guide to find how you can get them for your garden group! Winter Supply Giveaway!! Saturday, December 1 10am - 1pm QUEENS GreenThumb/LRP Compound GROWTOGETHER T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST! This year’s theme is... Live to Grow, Grow to Live…

Change by Us NYC is the City’s new social media tool for greening New York’s neighborhoods. Change by Us NYC allows participants to start meet-up groups, raise funds, and work with community organizations and City agencies to develop projects. So if you have an idea for a greater, greener New York, log on and connect to the people and resources you need to make it happen. Change by Us NYC is also offering…

Check out this short documentry about Jenny's Garden!