New York Botanical Garden Greenmarket

Mosholu Gate on Southern Boulevard between Mosholu Parkway and Bedford Park Boulevard, Bronx [map]
inside NYBG Mosholu Gate
Open Wednesdays, 6/15 to 11/23
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

EBT/Food Stamps, Debit/Credit, and WIC & FMNP Coupons accepted.
For every 5 EBT dollars spent, customers receive a $2 Health Buck coupon to purchase additional produce.

Located inside the Bronx Botanical Garden near Tulip Tree Allee at the Mosholu Gate entrance, admission to NYBG is free Wednesdays, so visitors, employees, and community residents have access to the beautiful grounds while they shop for farm-fresh produce.  Shop the bounty of seasonal vegetables, orchard fruits and berries picked at their peak of ripeness, a wide selection of fragrant herbs, cider, homemade pies, breads and more. Family friendly activities featuring edible gardening, cooking demonstrations and more are planned in conjunction with the NYBG’s educational programming.

Calendar of Events

In part with the New York Botanical Garden, all programs take place between 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Wednesday market, unless otherwise stated.

September 28, October 26, November 2
Compost Q & A
Take home some tips from the NYC Compost Project on how to recycle food scraps into nutritious garden soil. Compost bins will also be available for sale.

Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden Program Previews
Visit the Family Garden throughout the summer and fall to take part in ongoing Dig, Plant, Grow! programs from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Each month, preview the changing seasonal themes here at the market.

October 5 & November 2
Goodnight, Garden!
Take home your own future harvest by seed-saving our favorite veggies from the Garden into a recycled paper seed envelope. Learn how the Lenape, Native Americans from the Bronx, made the most of the bountiful autumn season while preparing for the cold months ahead.  

Nutrition Tips and Health Screenings
Good nutrition and exercise are essential to your family’s health.  Every second Wednesday, the Healthy Families Program will teach you how easy it is to lead a heart healthy lifestyle.
The MetLife Foundation Healthy Families Program is made possible through the generous support of MetLife Foundation.

Blood Pressure Screenings and Health Education
September 21, October 19, November 23
Montefiore Patient and Community Education staff provide free blood pressure screenings and advice on healthy habits for staying well.

Fitness and the Food Pyramid
October 12, November 9
St. Barnabas Hospital health educators focus on fitness and the food pyramid; free blood pressure and body mass index screenings are also offered.

Nutrition Tips for Fun Healthy Families
September 28
An Albert Einstein College of Medicine lead nutritionist conducting the “Fun Healthy Families” project, a year-long research study, offers weight control services for families. At the interactive learning station, determine how much sugar is in a typical beverage and what constitutes adequate portions.

Healthy Choices and Safe Food Preparation
November 16
Cornell University Cooperative Extension staff present safe guidelines for cleaning fruits and vegetables in preparation for a healthy meal.

Fall Harvest Festival
November 2
Celebrate the approaching end of the Greenmarket season and the hard work of our farmers and bakers throughout the seasonal harvests. Activities include hands-on demonstrations, live music, contests, and fun for children!

Farmers

Bread Alone Artisan breads, mostly certified Organic, and pastries from Ulster County, NY.
Millport Dairy Cow's milk cheeses from Lancaster County, PA.
Gajeski Produce Vegetables from the North Fork of Long Island, Riverhead, NY.
The Little Bakeshop Baked goods from Monroe County, NY.
Migliorelli Farm Vegetables and orchard fruit from Dutchess County, NY.
Red Jacket Orchards Fruits and fresh juice from Ontario County, NY.

Manager

Sonali Shukla grew up in New Jersey and has spent the last 9 years in Manhattan. With her degrees in the Earth Sciences, Sonali has a keen interest in preserving both natural and agricultural land, especially in the beautiful region surrounding NYC. Since our local farmers have a similar vested interest in responsibly maintaining the land, Sonali has made it her mission to learn as much as possible about the local food scene. She has volunteered her time to the 78th St. Greenmarket and GrowNYC since March 2010. Sonali is now joining the ranks of the esteemed GrowNYC Market Managers to continue her education in local agriculture and help connect people to the good food that keeps them happy and healthy.