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
April 24, 2021 10:00 am
Free Soil Lead Screening
Bring your soil to the Garden Resource Center to have it tested for lead and arsenic with Allegheny County Conservation District. These two...
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May 3, 2021 6:00 pm
Irrigation Fundamentals
Good irrigation is one of the most important things for a successful crop. In this workshop we will dive into: hand watering, drip irrigation...
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May 19, 2021 5:30 pm
Backyard Farm School: How to Grow a Chef’s Herb Garden
Instructors: Hanna Mosca of Grow Pittsburgh and Tara Rockacy & Chef Csilla Thackray of Churchview Farm Learn how to grow and care for your...
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May 25, 2021 6:00 pm
Harvesting & Packing for Food Safety & Quality Control
Join us to learn about the principles and practices that contribute to efficient harvest while maintaining food safety and storability. This...
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June 23, 2021 5:30 pm
Backyard Farm School: Urban Chicken Keeping
Instructors: Hanna Mosca of Grow Pittsburgh & Tara Rockacy of Churchview Farm There are many great benefits to raising chickens in your...
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April 24, 2021 10:00 am
Free Soil Lead Screening
Bring your soil to the Garden Resource Center to have it tested for lead and arsenic with Allegheny County Conservation District. These two contaminants are common in urban soil, and are bad for health, so it’s always good to check the soil...
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May 3, 2021 6:00 pm
Irrigation Fundamentals
Good irrigation is one of the most important things for a successful crop. In this workshop we will dive into: hand watering, drip irrigation systems, and sprinkler systems. Learn how to water the whole garden or farm with the flip of a switch...
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May 19, 2021 5:30 pm
Backyard Farm School: How to Grow a Chef’s Herb Garden
Instructors: Hanna Mosca of Grow Pittsburgh and Tara Rockacy & Chef Csilla Thackray of Churchview Farm 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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May 25, 2021 6:00 pm
Harvesting & Packing for Food Safety & Quality Control
Join us to learn about the principles and practices that contribute to efficient harvest while maintaining food safety and storability. This session is part of a year-long series of workshops called “Growing to the Next Level,” held in...
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June 23, 2021 5:30 pm
Backyard Farm School: Urban Chicken Keeping
Instructors: Hanna Mosca of Grow Pittsburgh & Tara Rockacy of Churchview Farm There are many great benefits to raising chickens in your backyard. Chickens are inexpensive and easy to maintain, and their eggs are beautiful, great-tasting &...
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