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Making New York City Greener Since 1975
GrowNYC’s Green Space program builds and supports community gardens and urban farms throughout the five boroughs. These spaces create opportunities for community members to grow food, care for the environment, and host programs and events that bring neighbors together.
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1M+
Square feet of green space added to our city landscape
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183
New gardens built
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120+
Rainwater harvesting systems and green infrastructure elements built
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25+
Garden renovations annually
Garden Builds & Restoration Creating Community Gardens For All New Yorkers
We have over 50 years of experience building community gardens, green infrastructure systems, and other built elements like raised beds, shade structures, and seating.
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Find a Garden
GrowNYC supports community-managed green spaces by building new gardens across the city, including NYC Parks GreenThumb gardens, public housing developments, churches, daycares, and senior centers. Additionally, we maintain a one-acre Teaching Garden on Governors Island, which is open to the public on spring and summer weekends.
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Farm & Garden Education Visit GrowNYC’s Teaching Garden on Governor’s Island
Our one-acre GrowNYC Teaching Garden offers field trips to NYC schools on weekdays and opens its doors to the public on weekends May – October. Each year we host more than 5,000 children and adults, giving them the opportunity to plant, water, harvest, and cook the garden’s wide array of fruits and vegetables.
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Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer at a garden
Interested in working with us in a community garden with your corporate group? We host volunteers at community garden sites year-round and are always looking for help with our projects.
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Annual Plant Sale Stock up your garden with locally-grown seedlings and plants
Since 1986, GrowNYC has hosted an annual Spring Plant Sale to provide community groups with perennial and annual plants, herbs, and vegetables from regional farmers at wholesale prices.
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Garden Manuals & Guides Learn DIY garden and green infrastructure skills from our team
GrowNYC builds and installs essential garden infrastructure including raised beds, seating, shade structures, storage, and other built elements for community groups stewarding open green spaces around New York City.
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Featured Blog Posts
Food & Farmers Black History Month Spotlight: In Pursuit of Flavor with Edna Lewis
“Ever since its inception, I’ve been going because the produce is fresh and locally grown.” - Edna Lewis on the Greenmarket It’s the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and it would be impossible to discuss the history and...
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Food & Farmers How to Be a Savvy Farmers Market Shopper
Shopping at your local GrowNYC Greenmarket and Farmstand is an art form, a cross between a treasure hunt, social event, and grocery run. Read our tips and tricks on how to make the most of your haul: Don't make a shopping list:...
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GrowNYC Weather Alert
Saturday, January 24th, and Sunday, January 25th: New York City is expecting frigid temperatures on Saturday and a potential storm with heavy snowfall on Sunday. For the safety of our staff, producers, and customers, we will be...
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Greenmarket 2025 Greenmarket Holiday Schedule
Christmas and the New Year are right around the corner and markets are abundant with all of the ingredients (as well as wreaths, trees, and gifts!) you need for delicious meals and celebrations. Some scheduling changes will take...
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Greenmarket Deck the Halls – 2025 Greenmarket Gift Guide & Christmas Trees + Holiday Wreaths at Greenmarkets
Your locally grown Christmas trees, wreaths, and boughs will stay fresher longer and smell incredible. Greenmarkets where you can stock up on holiday decor:A'moon Farm: Wreaths, Bouquets, Garlands, Evergreen Decor (Union Square...
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Greenmarket SNAP Updates and Resources
GrowNYC is monitoring the ongoing federal shutdown and the potential service interruptions to food assistance programs such as SNAP EBT. We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates as new information...
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GrowNYC Remembers Dr. Arline Bronzaft
GrowNYC joins so many across New York City in mourning the passing of Dr. Arline Bronzaft, a longtime member of our Board of Directors since 1984 and a steadfast advocate for a more livable city.For decades, Dr. Bronzaft worked...
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2025 Thanksgiving Week Schedule – Greenmarkets and Farmstands
Thanksgiving 2025 is right around the corner and markets are abundant with all of the ingredients you need for a delicious meal. We will have some schedule changes to accommodate shopping schedules, see below.*Market days with an...
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2025 Greenmarket Turkey Guide
Thanksgiving 2025 is just around the corner—November 27th, to be exact—and turkey orders are already filling fast! Find out below what local farms are bringing pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkeys to your neighborhood Greenmarket. You can also find the freshest side dish ingredients such as Brussels sprouts, carrots, fennel, winter squash, potatoes, apples, pears, herbs, honey, maple syrup, pre-made pies, butter, and cream. In addition to those items, don't forget we have spirits and hard cider made...
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2025 Holiday Greenmarket Fresh Food Drive
Greenmarket is partnering with City Harvest and other local food rescue organizations to help feed New York City's hungry residents this Thanksgiving. At the markets listed below, buy an extra bag of fresh produce while you shop...
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All Ways to GiveAs a nonprofit organization, we rely on donations to support our work
Your gift to GrowNYC will preserve green spaces across the city and ensure that communities in all five boroughs have the resources to grow and thrive.
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