Growing Caribbean Herbs

Growing Caribbean Herbs with Brandon Ruiz from

Discover the joy of cultivating Caribbean herbs right at home—whether in a garden bed or a simple pot. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the traditions, uses, and growing techniques of herbs commonly found across the Caribbean.

What You’ll Learn & Experience:
🌱 How to grow and care for herbs in urban settings
🌿 Traditional uses and cultural significance of Caribbean herbs
🪴 Planting session—each participant takes home a pot with seeds we plant together
🌼 Extra seeds to continue your herb garden at home

All materials will be provided, including soil, pots, and seeds for 3–4 herbs such as Cerasee (Bitter Melon), Guinea Hen W**d (Anamu), and other easy-to-grow plants perfect for city living.

Come ready to dig in, learn, and connect with the rich herbal traditions of the Caribbean. Leave with your own starter plants and the knowledge to keep them thriving. Long time plant lovers, city dwellers looking to cultivate a green thumb, and parents looking to share a love of nature with their kids, all are welcome to this workshop.

Limited spots available—reserve early to grow with us!

About Little Caribbean
Little Caribbean (EST 2017) is home to the largest and most diverse Caribbean-American-LatinX community outside of the West Indies, making up 20% of New York City. Recently named one of 2024’s coolest neighborhoods in the world by Time Out magazine, this thriving community is a hub for Caribbean/Black-owned businesses, cultural expression, and community development. Since 2010, I AM CARIBBEING has amplified this community's voice and will continue to commemorate the history of the Caribbean Diaspora in New York City & beyond.

About I AM CARIBBEING
I AM CARIBBEING is a thriving cultural venture illuminating the Caribbean experience and communities in Greater New York City and around the world. We work at the intersection of Culture x Community x Commerce.

Info: -Introduction to facilitator, Brandon, basics of seed starting and gardening
-Hands on seed starting with seeds, soil and pots
-Learn about each plant's benefits and uses as class sows seeds
-Discuss care, transplanting, tending and harvesting of all seeds class has started

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