In one acre of land, there can be more than a million earthworms. Earthworms are a source of food for numerous animals like birds, rats, and toads. Worms do not have eyes but they can sense light, especially at their anterior (front end). They move
After the first closure in Ithaca Children’s Garden history due to covid-19, the Garden is now OPEN, for every child. To affirm that ICG is open for every child, we stand with those fighting for racial justice and against police violence. We are infuriated by
On Friday, June 5, ICG handed off 120 Container Garden kits to the Ithaca City School District to be delivered to students enrolled in the Farm to Table program that Saturday! Each kit contains a 6-pack of basil, nasturtium, kale, and chard baby plants, a
Every day people in your neighborhood, in your community, and around the world are planting gardens, tending plants, and harvesting food to share with others. Here we’ll introduce you to four amazing people who have changed the world through gardening: Ron Finley, Karen Washington, Wangari
Gardens can change your neighborhood…and the world! Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table by Jacqueline Briggs Martin Will is a problem solver that sees an opportunity in a vacant lot. A former basketball player, he’s no ordinary farmer. He turns that vacant lot into
Your plants may not be able to fly, they don’t even wear capes, but they pack a powerful punch when it comes to keeping your body healthy and strong. Let’s get to know the superheroes living in your container garden: Basil It smells good, it
Ithaca Children’s Garden stands in solidarity with those fighting for racial justice and against police violence. We recognize that a great amount of work is needed to dismantle the systems of violence and white supremacy we live in and that ICG cannot achieve its mission
Learn all about composting from the masters! Join us on Wednesday, June 17 from 1-1:30 PM for an Ask Me Anything! Zoom session with Cornell Cooperative Extension Compost Educator Adam Michaelides and Master Composters Romina Capelli and Daniel Baruch. Register by Noon on June 17
Dear Friends, While the Garden’s reopening has been long-awaited and should be cause for celebration, recent national events have left us feeling anything but festive. When Black men and women cannot enjoy parks and nature without putting themselves in personal danger, we set an example
