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Plant Talk

History & People

My Summer Internship with Bronx Green-Up

Posted in History & People

Plants have always been a part of my life for as long as I can remember—from my mom and grandma having their own array of ... Read More

History & People, Inside our Collections

NYBG Welcomes Bronx Community Gardeners into the Herbarium as Knowledge-Holders in Ecological Stewardship

Posted in History & People, Inside our Collections

This spring, I helped launch a new initiative at NYBG to collaborate with Bronx-based community gardeners on local biocultural research and preservation. Read More

Environment & Conservation

Behind the Scenes

Making Memories (and Compost) at Pumpkin Smash 2022

Posted in Behind the Scenes

In keeping with its moniker, Pumpkin Smash invites participants to hurl pumpkins off a campus overpass and also features a powerful catapult where gourds are flung onto the campus’ ... Read More

History & People, Videos

Women of Bronx Green-Up: Ursula Chanse

Posted in History & People, Videos

"Being part of Bronx Green-Up, and the work that we're doing, has been this source of constant hope." Read More

How To, Videos

Prep Your Garden for Next Year with Cover Crops

Posted in How To, Videos

It's time to prep your garden beds for the winter to come, and that means cover crops! Read More

Videos, What's On at NYBG

Close out Summer with a Bronx Food & Farms Tour

Posted in Videos, What's On at NYBG

Join us for one final Bronx Food & Farm Tour in 2021 as summer winds down, and explore the members of Bronx Green-Up's Community Farm ... Read More

How To, Videos

Building a Trellis with Che’Von Cooper

Posted in How To, Videos

Thinking about adding a trellis or two to your garden—but don't know where to start? Read More

Behind the Scenes, Videos

Get to Know Our Bronx Community Farm Hubs

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Videos

At the onset of the pandemic, NYBG's Bronx Green-Up joined with urban farms and gardens throughout the Bronx to create the Bronx Community Farm Hubs ... Read More

Behind the Scenes

Bronx Green-Up and NYC Compost Project Reconnecting Virtually with Bronx Communities

Posted in Behind the Scenes

On the evening of December 10, the Bronx Green-Up and NYC Compost Project team hosted a virtual Holiday Gathering to reconnect with their communities. Read More

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