Are you seeking money or donations for your community garden? In this webinar, we'll cover a handful of general fundraising strategies for community garden leaders, as well as some funding resources that are specific to Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
Have you ever wondered how to make your own elderberry syrup? Elder is an incredible herbal ally native and abundant to our region. We will learn the basics of herbal syrup making and discuss additional herbs and spices to make a super-powered health tonic for you and your family.
You planted your garden.... now what?! In this workshop, you will learn about basic organic garden maintenance. We will cover weeding, mulching, pest & disease identification and management and soil health. We will also talk about succession planting to get the most out of our urban spaces.
How to Gather & Lead a Community Garden Team (part of the Grow Pittsburgh "How to Start a Community Garden" series - originally created for new garden groups, but now meant for both new and experienced community gardeners): At the core of each successful community garden is a strong team. Learn to engage the folks […]
In this Intro level Garden Basics workshop, attendees will learn about the basic needs of plants. We will discuss how to choose a garden location, when and how to plant your garden, and different types of plants you can grow! Come with all of your gardening questions!
For centuries herbs have helped people on the journey when trying to conceive and beyond. Knowing which herbs can help at which step of the journey can be empowering. Students will go home with a tea blend.
Community Outreach & Building People Power for Community Gardens (part of the Grow Pittsburgh "How to Start a Community Garden" series - originally created for new garden groups, but now meant for both new and experienced community gardeners): Alongside tending to the garden, building people power is a constant task for community gardens. It can […]
Mushrooms are quick and easy to grow inside any time of year, providing fresh and delicious mushrooms in as little as a month. In this hands-on workshop we will go over the equipment and techniques needed for successfully setting up a simple growing chamber for cultivating mushrooms on straw or other common garden materials. Participants […]
This zoom workshop will introduce gardeners to the fundamentals of creating healthy composts. Learn the basics of soil and decomposition science, management of compost ingredients and how to build and utilize various compost systems at home. A Q&A session following the presentation will allow participants to follow up with any questions they may have about […]
Community Composter School is an opportunity for folks who work with an existing compost site (often at a community garden) to become advanced compost managers and skilled compost educators. Supplies are provided and consultation will be available to each participant as you make progress with your compost site. Attend this info session for more details […]
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