Seed to Soil: A Three-Part Workshop Series

Join the QBG Farm and Compost team on a three-part workshop series: Seed to Soil. This course provides a basic understanding of how to prep your garden bed for the spring and apply that knowledge on the Farm and compost sites at QBG. Throughout this series we will dive into topics including composting, food and garden waste, mulching, and all organic growing techniques.

This course requires participants to attend all three sessions.

Non-Members: $20* / Members: $18. Registration required.

*Includes Garden admission for Day 2 & Day 3 sessions.

Day 1: Sunday, March 27, 1 to 3pm (virtual)

All Things Growing – Understanding condition and methods for growing in the spring

This virtual lesson will explore the must knows of gardening. Topics include planning for your zone, companion planting, organic growing, cover cropping, and composting.

Day 2: Sunday, April 3, 1 to 3pm (onsite)

Apply Lessons on the Farm

This lesson will be hosted at the QBG Farm site and attendees will be planting in one of the raised garden beds, spreading cover crop, applying compost, and will have the chance to plant and take home a seed tray.

Day 3: Sunday, April 10, 1 to 3pm (onsite)

Garden Waste is Garden Gold

This lesson will be an emphasis on food waste and composting. Attendees will have the chance to tour the compost site and learn about our operations while also learning how at-home composting works.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

HEALTH & SAFETY

• To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for the health and safety of all visitors, follow our current health & safety guidelines, found on our website: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go
• Outdoors, vaccinated visitors and staff are not required to wear masks, regardless of distancing. Individuals may choose to still wear masks. Unvaccinated visitors are required to wear masks.
• Indoors, individuals 12 and older are required to show proof they have received two vaccine doses, except for those who have received the one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Showing proof of vaccination and photo ID is required to enter buildings onsite. Children ages 5 to 11 are required to have proof of vaccination to entire buildings onsite. They must show they have received at least one dose of a vaccine. We accept the CDC Vaccination Card, the Excelsior Pass, and the NYC COVID Safe App (Android | iOS).
• Indoors, masks must be worn.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers are available at multiple stations throughout the Garden.
• High-touch surfaces are disinfected throughout the day.
• For more information: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go

CANCELLATIONS

In the case that an event is cancelled, you will be notified via email. Please check our website or social media for updated information.

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GARDEN ETIQUETTE

QBG staff strives to provide a place of peace, beauty, and safety for the quiet enjoyment of our visitors. QBG is a living museum, a collection of gardens for the study, culture, exhibition, and display of plants. We encourage our visitors to explore, enjoy, and be respectful of our plant collections and fellow guests. For more guidelines on garden etiquette: https://queensbotanical.org/etiquette

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials, including print, online, broadcast, and social media. By attending this event, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote, publicize, or advertise the Garden, its activities, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

GETTING TO QBG

By public transportation, take the number 7 subway line to Main Street, the Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing, or the Q44-SBS or Q20 bus.

For driving directions and more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions

PARKING

$10 parking rate in effect on this day. Parking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY 11355. For more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions

ABOUT QBG

QBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800.