Are you interested in growing a healthier community? The Mayor’s Obesity Task Force was convened in January 2012 to combat the obesity epidemic, which is a leading cause of preventable deaths in NYC second only to tobacco. In May of 2012, the Mayor’s Obesity Task Force report was issued, identifying 26 initiatives to address obesity. Initiative #15 is to create new community garden sites via the Parks…

Does your garden need: Salt, Ice Breakers, Garbage Bags, Gloves, Shovels, Bagged Compost, CSA in the City Tool Kit? Download the Winter Program Guide to find how you can get them for your garden group! Winter Supply Giveaway!! Saturday, December 1 10am - 1pm QUEENS GreenThumb/LRP Compound GROWTOGETHER T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST! This year’s theme is... Live to Grow, Grow to Live…