We create greenspaces and gardens that engage people on their sidewalks, in public plazas and open streets. On the ground, plant by plant, we transform neighborhoods, homeless shelters and nursing homes, schools and even jails. We support all people in their quest to improve their lives and communities with urban horticulture.
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We have something for everyone. From cooking classes to gardening techniques, from art making to soil science, you can explore your curiosities and feed your intellect. Come to a Hort event and find a community that shares your love of plants.
Food is medicine! Food is medicine! Spanning across the Greenhouse Education Center’s learning garden, greenhouse, and kitchen, families are invited to learn the art of gardening, herbalism, and kitchen-skills to … Family Farmacy
Beautiful greenspaces bring joy, fosters community pride and increases a property’s appeal. We design, build and maintain greenspaces and gardens that beautify buildings, developments, and neighborhoods with everything from planters to multi-acre gardens, to tree pits, raised beds and greenways.
We improve our city’s greenspaces and engage people with plants. The Hort’s programs are diverse, practical, therapeutic, and educational. We show that well-planned, equitable urban horticulture has the power to transform individuals, communities, and our environment.
It`s been another eventful week of watching the peaches come in and pulling radishes, hakurei turnips and garlic scapes for our Therapeutic Horticulture team!
We can`t wait to make them into pesto 😋 #homegrown #eatlocal
Last week our team of gardeners replaced a patchy lawn with vibrant trees and shrubs at PS81 in the Bronx 🌳
Students also had the opportunity to start an herb garden, growing thyme and sage near the entrance to their school.
We look forward to watching the garden grow with the students!
Time to wake up and smell the roses🌹 We`ve got our rose-colored glasses on because today`s plant power post is all about roses!
Considered one of the oldest cultivated flowers, roses are known for their delicate beauty that has inspired lovers, poets and romantics alike.
Swipe to learn more fun rose facts! And next time you pass a blooming rose bush take a moment to bask in its beauty 💐
#greentheinbetween #plantpower
