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The Language of Flowers

rebecca — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:56:42 +0000

The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, was a Victorian-era means of communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to send coded messages, allowing individuals to express feelings which otherwise could not be said. A friend recommended that I should read Vanessa Diffenbaugh’s novel “The Language of Flowers”, and I completely fell in love. I was captivated by the notion of communicating feelings with flowers. If your looking for a good book that’s a light read I highly recommend!

Take a look at our album of flower pictures and their hidden meanings! Enjoy.

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Fun things to do to celebrate Arbor Day in NYC this weekend!

rebecca — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:38:51 +0000

A little history for you on how Arbor Day originated: Arbor Day was founded in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska City, Nebraska. By the 1920s, each state in the United States had passed public laws that stipulated a certain day to be Arbor Day or Arbor and Bird Day observance.

The national holiday is celebrated every year on the last Friday in April; in Nebraska, it is a civic holiday. Each state celebrates its own state holiday. The customary observance is to plant a tree. On the first Arbor Day, April 10, 1872, an estimated one million trees were planted.

Here is a list of things you can get involved with this weekend:

Great Trees of Wave Hill: A View From The Top

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this special tour of Wave Hill’s magnificent living collection with Assistant Director of Horticulture Brian McGowan . Wander among centuries-old trees and learn about how their new tree maintenance plan and planting scheme will provide shade and beauty for future generations of visitors.

Apr25

“Grow More Vegetables” Certificate Series

at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden announces the opening of registration for the “Grow More Vegetables” program which will be held at the Garden beginning in April.
Free!

Friday, April 26, 2013

Apr26

Project Green

at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of environmental projects, exhibits and performances. Groups welcome!
Free!

Apr26

Arbor Day Planting at Asser Levy Recreation Center

at Asser Levy Recreation Center (in Asser Levy Playground), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Help beautify the grounds of Asser Levy Recreation Center and Kips Bay with trees and flowers! Asser Levy honors Arbor Day with tree and flower plantings through MillionTreesNYC.
Free!

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Apr26

Arbor Day Celebration at Prospect Park

at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
How many types of trees are there in Prospect Park? Learn about one of the most important aspects of our landscape. Come put down roots and enjoy crafts, and games.
Free!

MillionTreesNYC Spring 2013 Volunteer Planting Day

at Floyd Bennett Field at Runway parallel to Flatbush Ave., Alley Pond Park near Northern Blvd. (in Alley Pond Park), Queens , Idlewild Park at 223rd St. (in Idlewild Park), Queens , Turtle Cove at Golf Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join MillionTreesNYC and fellow volunteers to make New York City greener and greater, by volunteering to help plant 20,000 trees at parks citywide!
Free!

Apr27

Wave Hill Bikes And Nature: Exploring Bronx Trees

at Broadway and West 211th Street (in Isham Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us on a low-impact bicycle tour of some of the great trees in Riverdale and surroundings with professional tree photographer Benjamin Swett, author of New York City of Trees .…
Free!

Apr27

Wave Hill Family Art Project:Fly Me To The Dove Tree

at Ecology Building (in Wave Hill), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Visit Wave Hill’s dove tree to observe the beautiful white flower-like bracts that give this tree its name. Then, using natural materials and paper, make a dove tree sculpture.

Apr27

Pruning Primer at Wave Hill

at Wave Hill, Bronx

12:00 p.m.
Are your garden tools clean, sharp and ready for your spring chores? Observe and learn as students from Wave Hill’s Forest Project Summer Collaborative demonstrate the care and maintenance of the trees…

Apr27

“The Proper Cut” Pruning Demonstration at Wave Hill

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.
Even healthy trees and shrubs may require occasional pruning. Join students from Wave Hill’s Forest Project as they discuss tool selection and demonstrate proper cutting techniques.

Apr27

Best Trees for the Small Garden at Wave Hill

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

2:00 p.m.
Are you thinking about planting a tree for your yard but overwhelmed by the choices? Enjoy a spring walk around Wave Hill as a garden interpreter highlights some great trees with four seasons…

Spring is in the Air

rebecca — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:42:20 +0000

Though this March is certainly colder than last year, now is the time to get started on spring-time garden clean up. In the Greenery Garden in Bushwick we’re pruning our raspberries, adding in bonemeal and compost around our rose beds, and cleaning up lots of debris that managed to find its way into the garden over the winter. We’re also trimming back our fig and plum trees before they begin to bud. Fruit trees get very stressed if they are pruned in warm weather, so you want to be sure to do any major cutting while they are still dormant. Greenery NYC offers spring clean up maintenance, so if you don’t have the time or inclination to get out and get to work in he next few weeks, just give us a call and we’ll be happy to help!

Helebores, one of the first spring blooms, are opening up.

Pollinators are starting to come out too. Check out the pollen sack that this honey bee has collected off of a Salix (pussy willow)!

Loving these pale crocus!

Give the Gift of Green!

rebecca — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:47:26 +0000

Everyone has a hard to shop for person, or a person who seemingly has everything. Terrariums are great for just about everyone. We offer a large ranges of sizes for all kinds of budgets–from a $35 desk top piece for your co-worker to a $350 hand-blown masterpiece for your mom’s dining room table. We specialize in miniature ecosystems that are both beautiful and easy to care for. All our terrariums come with complete instruction cards and can be delivered in a gift box ready for giving! Take a look at some of our samples on our Terrarium Page or Contact Us to place a custom order.

Transform Your Garden

rebecca — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:45:25 +0000

Greenery NYC offers full service garden design, installation, and maintenance throughout the 5 boroughs. Our talented team is happy to schedule a garden site visit and get started on transforming your outdoor space into the garden of your dreams.

Our site visits last one hour and during that time we’ll discuss your vision for the space and our horticulturalist will make a thorough assessment of the light and soil conditions and will discuss design concepts and plant options that will thrive in your garden. After this initial site visit we’ll create a detailed garden plan that will be sent to you via email. The plan contains design and plant suggestions as well as a complete budget for the project.

You can learn more about our specialty residential gardens here: Home gardens, or Contact Us to schedule your site visit today!

Greenery NYC also works with commercial clients to create inviting outdoor spaces or bars, restaurants, spas, and more.

Happy Spring!

rebecca — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:48:17 +0000

Spring is in the air in NYC! Though our last frost date is still a couple of weeks away, now is the time to start planning your garden and getting the soil ready for planting. Greenery NYC offers spring maintenance and garden consultations to help get your space ready for entertaining. With ten years experience growing green gardens in NYC, we’re passionate about helping others create beautiful and lush outdoor spaces. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Upcoming Terrarium Workshop

rebecca — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:25:08 +0000

Join Greenery NYC and Yummy Eats for a brunch workshop on Sunday, March 25th!

Every apartment could use a few plants, but not everyone’s thumbs are as green as their aspirations. A terrarium is a great way to introduce a little lushness, often with minimal effort. Terrariums are self-contained ecosystems, and can be packed with plants that require very little to survive. Join us for a special workshop this March and learn how to build and maintain verdant miniature environments in glass. This workshop covers basic techniques of design, construction, and maintenance of terrariums. Each student will be provided the glass, soil, plants, and decorative finishes to create an original terrarium.

Yummy Eats will be available before, during and after the workshop. Food is complimentary to all participants and a la carte to everyone else.

On the menu:

*granola, greek lemon yogurt, fresh fruit parfait
*roasted potato medley w/ red pepper aioli
*cajun shrimp & cheesy grits
*crab cake slider w/ eggs, tomato, pico de gallo & aioli
*american morning slider w/ bacon, egg & cheese
*all-in slider w/ bacon, egg, cheese, caramelized onions, multi-mushrooms, avocados & pico de gallo

Check it out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/330853350289664/

BUY TICKETS HERE ($75):
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Up On The Roof

rebecca — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:04:56 +0000

Join Greenery NYC for a free lecture on roof top gardening at Making Brooklyn Bloom on Saturday, March 10th. Hosted by Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Making Brooklyn Bloom is a day-long conference focusing on sustainable horticulture and gardening. Greenery NYC will be leading a workshop on growing ornamental and edible plants on roof tops with a focus on the best techniques and tools as well as the plant varieties best suited for the challenging growing conditions of urban roof tops. Each workshop attendee will receive a free plant and in depth advice on how to create lush sustainable spaces above street level.

Hand Blown Terrarium Glass

rebecca — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:45:04 +0000

Greenery NYC has teamed up with the incredibly talented glass artist Anthony Bianco to create one-of-a-kind pieces of botanical art. Using the Brooklyn Glass studios, Greenery and Anthony are creating new shapes and terrarium styles that not only look gorgeous, but are even easier to care for once planted. You can see photos of our time in the studio on our Flickr page and keep checking back as new pieces are added to our terrarium galleries. If you’d like to commission your own custom hand-blown terrariums, contact us and let us know your vision. We’ll work with you to create a piece that’s all your own and filled with a lush miniature world.

To see some of Anthony’s other amazing glass work, check out his website at anthonybianco.com

Unplug in the Evening in Your Night Garden

rebecca — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:41:29 +0000

It’s hard to imagine Spring is only a couple months away, considering it feels like Winter has just begun. Hopefully this post about Night Gardens will give you a much needed ray of warmth…

Greenery NYC is thrilled to be teaching a Night Garden class at BBG. Learn about white-flowering plant choices that shine after dark and gorgeous night bloomers that release their fragrance into the twilight. We’ll discuss basic garden design principles for creating lush and inviting spaces, including outdoor lighting suggestions.

The concept of the night garden is not new. In medieval Japan moon gardens were designed using white-colored rocks and light sand. Water pools would catch the light of the moon to help the flowers, such as white chrysanthemums, shine even brighter. In the 1600s India’s emperor planted a stunning night- blooming garden using fragrant and beautiful flowers like night blooming jasmine, narcissus, and lilies―all in white.

So whether it’s moon flowers or Angels’ Trumpet, Greenery Night Gardens will help create a stage for those magical spring and summer evenings. Even if you have ample time to enjoy your garden during the day, why not extend your viewing pleasures into the night. Garden-lovers with limited space can easily enjoy their container, balcony or patio moon gardens long after dark.

An evening-blooming moon flower