Why Grow Food?

Whether you are growing in your own garden, a community garden, or purchasing from an urban farm, being an active participant in your local food system has incredible benefits.
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new early childhood education gardens created in 2021-22 school year
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estimated lbs of food grown across 44 Grow Pittsburgh community gardens in 2022
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pounds of food grown in 2022 at our urban farms
Flower School

July 24, 2024 5:30 pm

Flower School

Learn how to grow a cut flower garden in your yard! Tara and Hanna will discuss our favorite varieties, including both annuals and perennials. We...

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Backyard Farm School: Chickens

June 11, 2024 5:30 pm

Backyard Farm School: Chickens

Chickens are inexpensive and easy to maintain, and their eggs are beautiful, great-tasting & nutritious. Participants will leave this workshop...

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Pressure Canning 101

June 6, 2024 6:00 pm

Pressure Canning 101

Interested in pressure canning but not sure where to start? Join Grow Pittsburgh for an introductory workshop that will discuss what foods should...

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Growing Berries

June 4, 2024 6:00 pm

Growing Berries

Growing berries is one of the most rewarding home crops. Learn how Braddock Farm grows Red Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Blackberries and...

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Eat Your Garden Weeds

May 16, 2024 5:30 pm

Eat Your Garden Weeds

As the weather gets hot, weeds in the garden start to explode! And while keeping your garden beds weeded is important so your veggies can thrive...

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Irrigation

May 14, 2024 6:00 pm

Irrigation

We will discuss the basics of designing and building an irrigation system for your garden. Proper irrigation is the number one way you can improve...

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Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation

April 20, 2024 8:00 am

Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation

Get an overview of the fascinating world of fungi and how you can incorporate their many attributes into your gardening. Participants will get a...

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Raised Garden Beds

April 16, 2024 6:00 pm

Raised Garden Beds

Join us at the GRC to learn how to build Raised Garden Beds!

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Workshops & Events

Urban Garden Map

Check out our interactive urban garden map for places to get growing in your neighborhood. And if you're growing food in or around Pittsburgh, please add your garden.