Event Details
Date
August 5, 2023
Time
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location
Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden
437 East 114th St
Manhattan, NY
Host
Harvest New YorkSoil Health and Compost Practicum (Part 2 of 2)
August 5, 2023Cornell Cooperative Extension's Makela Elvy, Partnerships for Parks, and NYC Parks GreenThumb bring you a two-part learning series on soil vitality and its impact on plants. Plant health is directly linked to the health of the soil it's growing in. If we take care of the soil, the soil will take care of our plants and crops.
This hands-on workshop will build on our knowledge of soil health basics and dive into practical ways of assessing and improving soil health. We will look at an example of a thriving garden compost system and see how compost amendments affect different soil types. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
A Cantonese interpreter will be available at this workshop.
Location:
Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden
437 East 114th Street
Train: 4/6 to 116 St
Bus: M15 to 1 Av/E 113 St
This event is FREE! Pre-registration is not required.
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