Gardening How-to Articles
Urban Gardening
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Starting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor Space
If you’ve got access to an outdoor space with some direct sunlight you can create a small herb garden. Here's how to start one from scratch or expand from established plants Read Starting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor Space
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Germination Test: Are Your Old Seeds Still Good?
High demand and current safety protocols have added a week to 10 days to many online seed orders. If you have unused seeds from last year or even earlier, they very well might be viable. Read Germination Test: Are Your Old Seeds Still Good?
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A Brooklyn Backyard Rain Garden and Green Roof
A Williamsburg backyard was designed to capture excess storm water. In a twist on the traditional rain garden, its charming stream and small pond hold water that flows from the yard and green roof. Read A Brooklyn Backyard Rain Garden and Green Roof
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Grow Mizuna and Other Greens in a Container, Window Box, or Garden
Cold-hardy Asian greens like mizuna, komatsuna, and pak choi are easy to grow in spring. They're also healthy and delicious! Read Grow Mizuna and Other Greens in a Container, Window Box, or Garden
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DIY Shibori with Indigo
Dye cotton cloth with indigo using shibori techniques. Read DIY Shibori with Indigo
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How to Wrap a Fig Tree to Protect It for the Winter
Fig trees are native to the Mediterranean region, but they are beloved by Brooklyn gardeners. Learn how to protect them through a New York City winter. Read How to Wrap a Fig Tree to Protect It for the Winter
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Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden
Learn how to transplant a container-grown tree to the ground and help it thrive for years to come. Read Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden
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Keep Mosquitoes and Ticks Out of Your Garden and Off Yourself
Mosquitoes and ticks are part of the ecosystem in New York City gardens, parks and other outdoor spaces. Learn how to keep them at bay and protect yourself from the diseases they carry without giving up precious time outside this summer. Read Keep Mosquitoes and Ticks Out of Your Garden and Off Yourself
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A Sustainable School Garden in a Former Parking Spot
A Sunset Park elementary school managed to create a water-wise garden that harvests rain and produces vegetables in a former parking spot. Read A Sustainable School Garden in a Former Parking Spot
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Guide to Rainwater Harvest
Your garden or building can help keep sewage out of the Gowanus and other waterways. Read Guide to Rainwater Harvest
