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
June 22, 2019 10:00 am
Garden Resource Center Tool and Supply Yard Sale
It’s that time of year again! Join us at the Garden Resource Center for our 2nd Annual Garden Tool and Supply Yard Sale, offering a variety...
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July 11, 2019 6:00 pm
Medicinal Herb Walk
With Michelle Soto, Cutting Root Farm & Apothecary Join certified Herbalist Michelle Soto to learn about medicinal plants at Shiloh Farm...
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July 14, 2019 1:00 pm
GP Ceramics: Fermentation Crocks
Are you looking for a way to ferment some of your garden bounty? Join artist Miriam Griffin to make your very own water-lock fermentation crock...
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August 29, 2019 5:00 pm
Garden Get Down
Join Grow Pittsburgh for a Garden Get Down celebrating 10 years of our Community Garden Program! Since 2010, we’ve supported 100 gardens...
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June 22, 2019 10:00 am
Garden Resource Center Tool and Supply Yard Sale
It’s that time of year again! Join us at the Garden Resource Center for our 2nd Annual Garden Tool and Supply Yard Sale, offering a variety of items at bargain prices! This event is free and open to the public. Stop by, browse, and learn...
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July 11, 2019 6:00 pm
Medicinal Herb Walk
With Michelle Soto, Cutting Root Farm & Apothecary Join certified Herbalist Michelle Soto to learn about medicinal plants at Shiloh Farm. Explore the different medicinal benefits to different herbs and wild edibles! Learn how to use herbs and...
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July 14, 2019 1:00 pm
GP Ceramics: Fermentation Crocks
Are you looking for a way to ferment some of your garden bounty? Join artist Miriam Griffin to make your very own water-lock fermentation crock out of clay! In this three hour workshop, you’ll hand-build your own crock, lid and have a...
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August 29, 2019 5:00 pm
Garden Get Down
Join Grow Pittsburgh for a Garden Get Down celebrating 10 years of our Community Garden Program! Since 2010, we’ve supported 100 gardens, engaging over 1,500 individuals as they’ve grown over 300,000 pounds of food. Your ticket to Garden...
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