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
February 22, 2020 10:00 am
A Celebration of Seeds: 8th Annual Seed and Plant Swap
Come one, come all! Join Grow Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland for the eighth...
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February 29, 2020 10:00 am
Urban Maple Sugaring
With Nick Lubecki, Braddock Farms Manager Late winter is a great time to get to know maple trees. Our woods have several species which can be...
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March 4, 2020 6:00 pm
Community Garden Sustainability Fund Application Info Session
Join Grow Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to learn about the new and improved Community Garden Sustainability Fund! Come learn...
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March 7, 2020 10:00 am
Garden Planning Workshop
Lead by Chris Kosin Learn the skills and tools that you need to start your own backyard garden. Topics will include: Selecting your growing area...
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March 7, 2020 10:00 am
Garden Planning
So you are starting a new garden… how do you get started (from either seed or seedling)? Join Chris Kosin to learn the skills and tools that...
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March 14, 2020 9:00 am
GRC Opening Day
Everyone’s favorite tool lending library, the Garden Resource Center, is back for the 2020 growing season! Join us for opening day...
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March 14, 2020 1:00 pm
Starting Seedlings at Home
This workshop is a chance to explore the historic 1897 Frick Pittsburgh Greenhouse, then learn all about starting your own seedlings at home this...
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March 19, 2020 6:00 pm
Garden Dreams Community Dinner
Come enjoy a great evening with Grow Pittsburgh. We want to hear from current and future customers, and Wilkinsburg neighbors about your opinions...
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February 22, 2020 10:00 am
A Celebration of Seeds: 8th Annual Seed and Plant Swap
Come one, come all! Join Grow Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland for the eighth annual seed and plant swap! This free event features a selection of seeds and plants for the public...
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February 29, 2020 10:00 am
Urban Maple Sugaring
With Nick Lubecki, Braddock Farms Manager Late winter is a great time to get to know maple trees. Our woods have several species which can be tapped for their sap. Attendees will learn: tree identification, how to tap trees and the proper time of...
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March 4, 2020 6:00 pm
Community Garden Sustainability Fund Application Info Session
Join Grow Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to learn about the new and improved Community Garden Sustainability Fund! Come learn about the Community Garden Sustainability Fund and the application process. A brief presentation will...
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March 7, 2020 10:00 am
Garden Planning Workshop
Lead by Chris Kosin Learn the skills and tools that you need to start your own backyard garden. Topics will include: Selecting your growing area How much space/how many plants for your household? How to establish a new bed (raised, in-ground...
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March 7, 2020 10:00 am
Garden Planning
So you are starting a new garden… how do you get started (from either seed or seedling)? Join Chris Kosin to learn the skills and tools that you need to start your own backyard garden. Topics will include: Selecting your growing area How...
Read more
March 14, 2020 9:00 am
GRC Opening Day
Everyone’s favorite tool lending library, the Garden Resource Center, is back for the 2020 growing season! Join us for opening day. Beginning Saturday, March 14, our hours of operation are as follows: Wednesdays, 3 pm – 7 pm Fridays...
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March 14, 2020 1:00 pm
Starting Seedlings at Home
This workshop is a chance to explore the historic 1897 Frick Pittsburgh Greenhouse, then learn all about starting your own seedlings at home this year. After a quick tour of the Greenhouse we will move to the Education Center for a hands-on...
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March 19, 2020 6:00 pm
Garden Dreams Community Dinner
Come enjoy a great evening with Grow Pittsburgh. We want to hear from current and future customers, and Wilkinsburg neighbors about your opinions and hopes for future programming at the Garden Dreams site. This will be a great opportunity to meet...
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