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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Learning Gardens built in 2017
February 23, 2019 11:00 am
A Celebration of Seeds: 7th 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 seventh...
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February 23, 2019 11:00 am
A Celebration of Seeds: 7th 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 seventh annual seed and plant swap! This free event features a selection of seeds and plants for the public...
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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.