Brooklyn Residents Prepare for Annual 'Greenest Block' Gardening Contest

The 'Greenest Block in Brooklyn' Contest

• 🌱 The annual 'Greenest Block in Brooklyn' contest, organized by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, encourages residents to beautify their neighborhoods.
• 💡 This year, dozens of Brooklyn residents are gearing up to enter, transforming their streets into vibrant, green spaces.

Building Community Through Gardening

• 🤝 Lincoln Place was crowned Brooklyn's greenest block last year, demonstrating how the contest is rooted in building connections among neighbors.
• 🪴 The tradition of greening and gardening has deep roots, with some participants inheriting plants from grandmothers and mothers, some dating back to the 1940s.

Mentorship and New Contenders

• 🏆 Last year's champions, the 'Plant' group from Lincoln Place, are now in a mentorship role as they cannot compete this year due to their win.
• 💬 They are sharing their gardening knowledge with other groups, including Valerie Nero Reed's block association and Geneva Collins' 'Mulch in Ocean Hill' group, who are contenders for the 2025 prize.

Contest Details and Timeline

• 🗓️ Applications for the 'Greenest Block' competition are open until June 1st.
• 🏆 Winners are set to be announced in August, celebrating the community's efforts in making Brooklyn a greener and more vibrant place.