Soil Water and Drainage for Urban Farms
Urban farms and gardens have unique water handling issues, from fast-draining sandy soils to waterlogged low-lying areas. Some soils are slow to absorb water, others drink it up. Any of these can lead to water-stressed plants, one of the most common problems in urban agriculture. At this free workshop with Cornell experts, we’ll do real-time demonstrations on Heritage Farm at Snug Harbor, including a field percolation test and rainfall simulation, and we’ll talk about how to manage your soil to improve its ability to handle water.
WHEN:
- March 4 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Compost Demonstration Site (View Directions and Site Map)
Admission: Free (Registration Required)
This program is supported in part by the New York City Council Community Composting Initiative. Snug Harbor and the members of the NYC Community Composting Network are deeply grateful to the NYC City Council for supporting this crucial public education initiative.
