Dias y Flores garden is committed to providing a space for community oriented programming. Below you will find our current programs with links to post for more information.
2009 Fall Season:
Campos After-school Program
The first of two part classes with the gardening program of Campos Community Centers’ After-school Program.
Different Methods of Herbal Preparation, Part 1: Making of infusions and tinctures with fresh herbs. Monday October 5, 4:30 pm
Poetry and Bookmaking in the Garden!
Poetry with Johanna Martinez
Wednesday, September 23 & October 7, 2009 @ 3:00 pm
And
Bookmaking with Esther Smith
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @3:00 pm
2009 Summer Season
Three Horticulture Classes
- Wild Edibles Tour of the Lower East Side
With Bard and Tour Guide Victor Weiss
Explore Lower East Side Community Gardens, Parks, and Streets to learn about scrumptious weeds and other urban delectables!
Tour begins at Dias Y Flores Community Garden
Saturday, August 1 from 11:00am
(Rain date: August 2 @ 11:00am)
Some Basic Garden Maintenance (or what are these plants crying out for?)
With master horticulturist John Ameroso
Using Dias y Flores as example, essential garden maintenance will be covered –pruning, disease and insect control, soil cultivation ……
Saturday, August 8 at 11:00 am
(Rain date: August 9 @ 11:00 am)
A Thyme to Heal
With avid gardener, herbal wise woman Yonnette Flemming
Come learn about practical uses of herbs for health and wellbeing
Saturday, August 29, 11:00am
(Rain date: August 30th @ 11:00am)
These classes are sponsored by Dias y Flores Community Garden and are free to the public. For more information please contact: skrem32@yahoo.com
An Earthy Image: Drawing on the Energies of the Garden…
Join us for Drawing Classes taught by NYC artist Barbara Slitkin. Using all our senses we will glean the abundant energy that the garden provides.
Creativity will be encouraged as we tune in on the rhythms, fragrances, sights, and sounds sourced majestically from Creation herself. As your intuitive advisor, nature will inspire your creative projects. Practical tools and instructional games will be offered as a guide for your
Saturdays at 11:00am
June 20 & 27, July 11, 18, & 25
(Rain date make-up classes will take place the following Sunday)
All classes are free and open to the public, space permitting. To register,
please contact skrem32@yahoo.com
Past Seasons: 2008/
- Poetry Workshops with Ishle Yi ParkHorticulture Workshop – Sept. 13th
Saturday, August 23, 2008 12:42 PM
Come to a horticulture workshop with expert John Ameroso, who will discuss
soft plant pruning, trimming, and thinning, propagation, and reseeding.
Saturday, September 13th @ 11:00am
This workshop will take place in Dias y Flores Community Garden,
Located at 520-522 East 13th Street, between Avenues A&B
John Ameroso has been working in the fields of horticulture and agricultural production since [...]
