2009 NYC Grows Garden Festival
Don't miss this year's NYC Grows Garden Festival. It will take place this Sunday, April 26, 11AM - 3PM @ Union Square Park (map) Manhattan.
The weather is going to be wonderful this weekend and the temperature is going up to 85 degrees and sunny! I went there last year and got a bunch of free stuff like plants, a bird house, gardening tools, etc. They also had container gardening demonstrations like planting trees in containers. You can sample food and beverages, talk to other gardeners.
UPDATE:
I was a little disappointed because this year's festival wasn't as good as last year's. I guess they didn't get as much sponsors this year. Last year they gave out goodies and I really enjoyed the gardening demonstrations. Although the event was a little disappointing but I met up with some friends and spent a nice day in Manhattan.
While walking through Union Square Park I saw this gardening area and noticed the NYC Wildflower Week is coming up! On their website you can find lots of interesting events like Botanical Walks, Children Events, Garden Tours, and lectures.
Setting up the native plant display garden:
Take a look at some fantastic NYC native plants photos.
Here's an interesting event for all you city dwellers:
Container Gardening with Native Plants
Time: Sunday, May 3, 12-2pm
Guide: Marni Horwitz, Alive Structures
Location: Green Depot Bowery, 222 Bowery (btw Prince & Spring)
Demonstration Description: Join Green Depot as we celebrate the urban garden! Alive Structures founder and Green Roof Specialist Marni Horwitz will demonstrate how city dwellers can easily incorporate native plants into their homes and other spaces. There is also a wildflower seed give away. This hands-on program will offer participants the opportunity to dig in themselves!
