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Community Horticulture

Brooklyn GreenBridge

Brooklyn GreenBridge is BBG's community horticulture program, including our Brooklyn Compost Project. For a free copy of our newsletter and more information about GreenBridge programs and events, call 718-623-7250. To reach our compost help line, call 718-623-7290. All classes are free, but you must preregister at 718-623-7220 unless otherwise indicated.

Workshops listed below are open to members of community groups, including community gardens, block associations, and neighborhood organizations.

Edible Landscaping

Elisabeth Thomas

Edible landscaping is an eye-catching and practical way to make the most of limited urban garden space. Learn about the many edible species that flourish right here in Brooklyn, and plan a garden that will be attractive and tasty through spring, summer, and fall. Edible vines, ground covers, shrubs, trees, flowers, and plants that do well in containers will be covered.

Tuesday, June 3 | 6–8 p.m.
No charge, but registration is required.
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Food Grows in Brooklyn

Sarita Daftary and Susan Fields

This workshop will explore the many faces of urban agriculture in Brooklyn—from culinary and medicinal herbs in window boxes to farms to creating sustainable food systems. Learn about the growing relationship between city dwellers and regional farmers. Celebrate the many benefits of greening your neighborhood while growing healthy food.

Thursday, July 10 | 6–8 p.m.
No charge, but registration is required.
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Brooklyn Compost Project

Composting in the City

Luke Halligan

Leaves, kitchen scraps, garden trimmings, and weeds can all become garden gold through composting. Making dark, rich, crumbly compost doesn't take much time, work, or space. This class covers the essentials: what the composting process is, how to compost even in small city yards, how to use the finished compost, how to avoid and solve problems, and which equipment and tools are helpful. Participants will receive a copy of the BBG handbook Easy Compost: The Secret to Great Soil and Spectacular Plants.

SECTION A: Wednesday, May 28 | 6–8 p.m.
SECTION B: Wednesday, July 23 | 6–8 p.m.
No charge, but registration is required.
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Composting Indoors: Worm Bin Basics

Luke Halligan

Worms will eat your kitchen scraps and make them into compost for your indoor and outdoor plants. You will learn all about vermicomposting, or composting with worms, including how to make a home for these hungry red wiggler worms and how to maintain the worm bin. Participants will receive a copy of the book Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelhof, and may purchase a $10 voucher for a pound of worms and a plastic worm bin.

Wednesday, June 11 | 6–8 p.m.
No charge, but registration is required.
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Make Compost With a Touch of Spanish

Luke Halligan and Karla Osorio-Pérez

This class addresses two audiences—English and Spanish speakers—and is translated in both languages simultaneously throughout the session. We cover the basics of composting in a complete, practical, and interactive way. Participants receive handouts and literature to review at home.

Wednesday, June 25 | 6–8 p.m.
No charge, but registration is required.
Register with Karla Osorio-Pérez at 718-623-7368.
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Haz Abono Orgánico con un Toque de Inglés

Luke Halligan and Karla Osorio-Pérez

Esta clase esta diseñada para el público de habla hispana e inglés y será brindada en ambos idiomas al mismo tiempo. El taller ofrece una gran oportunidad para aprender cómo hacer abono orgánico en una forma práctica, sencilla y de una manera interactiva. Participantes recibirán material informativo para estudiar en casa.

Miercoles, 25 de junio | 6–8 p.m.
La clase es GRATIS, pero es necesario registrarse.
Llama a Karla Osorio-Pérez al 718-623-7368.
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Brewing Compost Tea

Luke Halligan

Compost tea not only inoculates plants against certain diseases, by introducing an abundance and diversity of microorganisms, but contains nutrients vital to plant health. Come learn more about how to make and apply this amazing brew, which can be used along with other organic gardening techniques, to your garden.

Wednesday, July 9 | 6–7:30 p.m.
No charge, but registration is required.
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