Building cleaner, greener, and more beautiful neighborhoods in Hartford
Saturday, July 11th: 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, July 12th: 10 am – 5 pm Cob is a natural, earthen material made up of clay, sand, and straw used to make buildings and other structures. Join us to build an outdoor cob oven at the Earle Street Garden where community members will be able […]
Saturday, July 11th: 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, July 12th: 10 am – 5 pm Cob is a natural, earthen material made up of clay, sand, and straw used to make buildings and other structures. Join us to build an outdoor cob oven at the Earle Street Garden where community members will be able […]
Can’t figure out how to get rid of that white fly on your collards? Trying to avoid tomato blight this year? This IPM workshop will cover the basics in preventing diseases and pest in your garden this year, as well as treatment techniques that don’t use chemical pesticides and herbicides. Led by Sarah Bailey. This […]
As this year has shown, our growing season in the Northeast is often shorter than desired, especially for those trying to grow longer season crops. But you don’t have to build a whole greenhouse in order to grow long into the winter. Come out and learn some simple ways to extend your growing period. This […]
Nourish your imaginative gardening side with this hands-on workshop led by fairy garden enthusiast and Hartford resident Susan Peters! Reimagine the spaces in your yard that can create tiny worlds for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Find nooks in old tree roots that can give rise to whorled doors. Thatch together mini roofs with […]
Take an insider tour of KNOX’s community gardens. 20 different gardens grow throughout Hartford, along with thousands of trees and amazing landscapes handcrafted by KNOX’s crews. We’ll go to as many gardens as possible and still have you home in time for supper. For the extra adventurous, show up with your bike and take […]
This workshop consists of an introduction to various mushroom cultivation terms and techniques, followed by a hands-on group demonstration that will help you get started growing your own gourmet or medicinal mushrooms in your home or garden. Attendees will actually observe and participate in the inoculation of various substrates and the creation of “grow […]
Are you interested in keeping bees but not sure how to start? Join KNOX at Hartford resident and environmental champion Jack Hale’s home (25 Carmel Street, Hartford, CT 06106) on Saturday, September 9th from 10:30 am to noon. A beekeeper, Jack will lead the workshop on how to get started as an urban beekeeper, as […]
This event has been postponed. New date TBA! Spread the light of peace in the neighborhood! Promote nourishment and unity through positive community building at the Mt. Moriah/Earle Street Community Garden. We join you to celebrate the community with KNOX. Music & Entertainment – DJ Hakim Food – Cookout potluck style, Pizza from the cobb […]
Relax after work with FREE yoga inside KNOX’s greenhouse at 75 Laurel St in Hartford. Parking is available in both the dirt lot and the paved parking lot. This is our fifth and final event as part of a yoga and mindfulness series with KNOX & Aetna. – Special greenhouse yoga session led by Stephanie Giacco, […]