Smiling Hogshead Ranch

08/09/2026

We had another wonderful Garden of Remedies workshop at Smiling Hogshead Ranch. At our last workshop on June 24th, we harvested herbs from the garden and started our herbal oil infusions. During this workshop on Friday, we strained those oils and used them to make herbal salves and botanical face serums. Thank you everyone who participated, shared their knowledge and asked questions. That’s what Garden of Remedies is all about, learning together and passing the remedy forward.

08/05/2026

If you’ve ever been curious about the medicinal plants growing at Smiling Hogshead Ranch, this video is a great place to learn more. Then join us this Friday at 5:00 p.m. for the next Garden of Remedies workshop where we’ll be making herbal salves, botanical face serums, and a garden hand scrub using plants from the garden. Come learn. Come create. Come grow with us. Thank you to the Rebel with a Rake crew for visiting the ranch and producing this video!

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08/04/2026

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08/01/2026

Another wonderful Friday at the ranch! We harvested beets, squash, herbs, and buzz buttons, then gathered under the grape arbor to share a meal, stories, and a little time together.
This is what community gardening is all about, growing food, growing knowledge, and growing community. Thanks to everyone who joined us. See you next Friday!

07/17/2026

07/11/2026

Huge shout-out to the students and staff from Bard HS Early College/ Diverse Network of Action who spent the morning working at the ranch! All the weeding, digging, pruning, cleaning, and so much more were wholeheartedly appreciated.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July, neighbors! Enjoy the sunshine🌞 , and have a safe, festive night! 🎆 🎇

07/03/2026

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06/27/2026

Honored to be included in the Community Gardener Portrait Project, now on display in Astoria Park through August 31. This exhibit celebrates the people and communities who care for New York City’s community gardens and the many ways these shared spaces nourish our neighborhoods, from growing food and supporting pollinators to building connections and caring for the environment. Thank you to photographer Zachary Shullman and Photoville https://photoville.nyc/exhibition/the-community-gardener-portrait-project/ for shining a light on these stories. If you’re in the area, stop by and take a look