Instructor: Nicholas Storrs

Nicholas Storrs
Nick Storrs, Owner of Homegrown Kitchen Gardens, grew up on a small farm in New Hampshire. After receiving a B.A. from McGill University he worked in Brazil and Bolivia growing vegetables and coffee, and later apprenticed at the Last Resort Farm in northern Vermont, producing vegetables for local markets and grocery stores. Since moving to New York City he has worked as a gardener for the Central Park Conservancy and obtained a Certificate of Horticulture from the New York Botanical Gardens. He is a contributor to the Five Borough Farm Project as well as contribute to research conducted by the Northeast Rice Association in conjunction with Cornell University. He led the Randall's Island Park Alliance's edible education initiative. He currently owns and operates Homegrown Kitchen Gardens imparting his passion for healthy food and encouraging people to take an active part in their own landscape and health by growing great vegetables.

Classes by this instructor


Learn techniques such as succession and companion planting, intercropping, and vertical growing to achieve a steady harvest and enjoy a wide variety of delicious crops. We'll focus on sustainable practices that help gardeners work with nature.
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254GAR134O 04/27 Su 10:00am-1:00pm Storrs
ONLINE

Examine pre-planting procedures, from soil preparation to crop rotation planning. Study the timing and techniques of planting, pest management, and harvest and post-harvest handling. Survey heirloom varieties, new cultivars, and classic selections.
253GAR431B 02/18 Tu 6:15pm-8:15pm Storrs
NYBG
261GAR431O 08/13 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Storrs
ONLINE