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.
- Combating Food Insecurity
- Helping the Environment
- Eliminating Food Deserts
- Tackling Poor Nutrition Habits
- Helping Families Save Money
- Creating a Sense of Place
May 21, 2022 9:30 am
Monthly Volunteer Project: Braddock Farms Workday
Braddock Farms is located at 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock PA, 15104. The type of volunteer work you can expect: Mulching pathways, weeding and...
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May 24, 2022 5:30 pm
At the GRC: Understanding soil test results & using amendments
Not sure how to interpret your soil test results? Need to know what soil amendments you can use to improve your soil? Join Grow Pittsburgh at the...
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June 3, 2022 5:30 pm
Backyard Farm School: How to Grow a Chef’s Herb Garden
Learn how to grow and care for your home herb garden to take your culinary dishes to the next level this season. Participants will tour the...
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June 7, 2022 6:00 pm
Growing to the Next Level: Weeds Part 2/2, Control and Remediation
Join us at Braddock Farm for Part 2 of Weed Control on Urban Farms. This session will focus on cultivation. We will discuss management techniques...
Read more June 18, 2022 9:30 am
Monthly Volunteer Project: Braddock Farms Workday
Braddock Farms is located at 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock PA, 15104. The type of volunteer work you can expect: Mulching pathways, weeding and...
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June 21, 2022 5:30 pm
Backyard Farm School: Urban Chicken Keeping
Learn about the many great benefits of raising chickens in your backyard. Chickens are inexpensive and easy to maintain, and their eggs are...
Read more August 20, 2022 9:30 am
Monthly Volunteer Project: Braddock Farms Workday
Braddock Farms is located at 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock PA, 15104. The type of volunteer work you can expect: Mulching pathways, weeding and...
Read more
May 21, 2022 9:30 am
Monthly Volunteer Project: Braddock Farms Workday
Braddock Farms is located at 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock PA, 15104. The type of volunteer work you can expect: Mulching pathways, weeding and cultivating garden beds, general clean-up and beautification of the farm and the surrounding area...
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May 24, 2022 5:30 pm
At the GRC: Understanding soil test results & using amendments
Not sure how to interpret your soil test results? Need to know what soil amendments you can use to improve your soil? Join Grow Pittsburgh at the Garden Resource Center to get your questions answered and get advice about using amendments...
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June 3, 2022 5:30 pm
Backyard Farm School: How to Grow a Chef’s Herb Garden
Learn how to grow and care for your home herb garden to take your culinary dishes to the next level this season. Participants will tour the gardens. Tara and Hanna will discuss herbs cultivated at both Churchview and Grow Pittsburgh, and Chef...
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June 7, 2022 6:00 pm
Growing to the Next Level: Weeds Part 2/2, Control and Remediation
Join us at Braddock Farm for Part 2 of Weed Control on Urban Farms. This session will focus on cultivation. We will discuss management techniques for keeping the weeds down between your crops while minimizing or even eliminating hand weeding. The...
Read more June 18, 2022 9:30 am
Monthly Volunteer Project: Braddock Farms Workday
Braddock Farms is located at 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock PA, 15104. The type of volunteer work you can expect: Mulching pathways, weeding and cultivating garden beds, general clean-up and beautification of the farm and the surrounding area...
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June 21, 2022 5:30 pm
Backyard Farm School: Urban Chicken Keeping
Learn about the many great benefits of raising chickens in your backyard. Chickens are inexpensive and easy to maintain, and their eggs are beautiful, great-tasting & nutritious. Participants will leave this workshop with the knowledge they...
Read more August 20, 2022 9:30 am
Monthly Volunteer Project: Braddock Farms Workday
Braddock Farms is located at 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock PA, 15104. The type of volunteer work you can expect: Mulching pathways, weeding and cultivating garden beds, general clean-up and beautification of the farm and the surrounding area...
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