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
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January 15, 2019 5:00 pm
Winter Gardener Meetup
While the snow falls outside, come connect with fellow backyard and community growers for a night of good food and drinks at Independent Brewing...
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January 15, 2019 5:00 pm
Winter Gardener Meetup
While the snow falls outside, come connect with fellow backyard and community growers for a night of good food and drinks at Independent Brewing Company in Squirrel Hill. We’ll be raffling off a Grow Pittsburgh swag bag and $1 from every...
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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.