We bring plants into the places where daily life happens, especially in neighborhoods with the least access to green space. We turn “unplantable” urban spaces—sidewalks, medians, traffic triangles, and streets—into gardens and plantings that last. We engage communities through learning, wellness, and paid work so the benefits of plants are more accessible to New Yorkers across our city.
We have something for everyone. From cooking classes to gardening techniques, from art making to soil science, you can explore your curiosities and feed your intellect. Come to a Hort event and find a community that shares your love of plants.
Join us for a free workshop honoring Día de los Muertos. You’ll decorate a wooden frame to hold a portrait or a special memory of someone. It doesn’t need to go on an altar, and all are welcome. Start with seeds from seasons past or ones with personal meaning. Glue them on, add paint, or Mod Podge botanical images onto the wood. This event is part of Art in the Garden. Critically and creatively engage … Art in the Garden
We turn streets, housing, campuses, and other everyday places into planted spaces that can support plant life and endure daily use.
We connect people to plants through learning, wellness, and paid work in schools, housing, public spaces, and community settings.
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