Bridge Horticultural & Urban Farm Program

The Bridge Horticulture Program, in collaboration with The Horticultural Society of NY, began on the garden roof deck of the Manhattan headquarters of The Bridge and has expanded to include 2 urban farms, one in the Bronx and one on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. We are currently planning additional urban farms in future Bridge residential projects, including a hydroponic greenhouse.

For the clients of The Bridge, eating and growing their own vegetables and fruits, coupled with working and being outdoors triggers both illness prevention and healing responses. Participants have started and maintain a blog of their experiences called My Urban Farm where they outline their accomplishments and illustrate their enthusiasm and involvement.

 Download our Urban Farm Brochure here »

We have learned through our Urban Farm project that organic vegetable and herb farming results in eating fresher, tastier, environmentally friendlier, healthier foods while at the same time saving money. It is one of the most powerful ways of connecting with, and developing a love for, the natural world - an experience that has largely been lost to some of us who live in urban settings. Further, local farms decrease our greenhouse gas emissions by absorbing carbon dioxide from the air and reducing the need for shipping produce.

By sharing this curriculum guide below, we hope it will inspire and provide the essential teaching tool that will encourage others to create their own urban farms.

Download and view the Urban Farm Manual here »