NYRP’s Urban Agriculture team supports growers affiliated with our community gardens and Gardens for the City program with materials, resources, technical assistance, and educational workshops.
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Cover Cropping 101: Cover crops are close-growing plants sown to cover bare ground in between plantings of vegetables. Click here to learn more about some of our favorite cover crops.
Spring Planting Guide: Read our expert guidance on transplanting and direct seeding a variety of garden crops including tomatoes, peppers, and squash.
Ginger and Turmeric Growing Guide: Learn how to procure seed stock, cut, germinate, and plant ginger and turmeric.
Pests and Disease: Click here to learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent common pests and diseases including aphids, spider mites, blight, and more.
Fall Planting Guide: Read our expert guidance on transplanting and direct seeding a variety of garden crops including broccoli, cabbage, and kale.
Shiitake Mushroom Log Field Guide: Learn more about how best to grow shiitake mushrooms in an urban environment.
Looking for additional guidance in making the most of your green space? Check out our complete resource library.
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