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
July 23, 2019 6:00 pm
How to Grow and Care for Your Own Chef’s Herb Garden
Come and learn how to grow herbs like a professional chef! Learn how to grow and care for your home herb garden that will take your culinary...
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July 27, 2019 1:00 pm
Fermentation Basics
Almost any vegetable can be fermented! Fermenting fresh produce is a great way to have great nutritious food all year round. Come and learn safe...
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August 22, 2019 6:00 pm
Garden Pest Identification Workshop
Join Sandy Feather of Penn State Extension for an interactive pest ID walk through the community garden. Learn about non-chemical controls such as...
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August 27, 2019 6:00 pm
Making Natural Dyes
Come and learn about natural dying techniques using the plants that grow right around you! We will be using commonly found weeds, flowers and...
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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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July 23, 2019 6:00 pm
How to Grow and Care for Your Own Chef’s Herb Garden
Come and learn how to grow herbs like a professional chef! Learn how to grow and care for your home herb garden that will take your culinary dishes to the next level. Participants will learn about seeding and cultivating herbs, in both...
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July 27, 2019 1:00 pm
Fermentation Basics
Almost any vegetable can be fermented! Fermenting fresh produce is a great way to have great nutritious food all year round. Come and learn safe fermenting techniques and discover new recipes.
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August 22, 2019 6:00 pm
Garden Pest Identification Workshop
Join Sandy Feather of Penn State Extension for an interactive pest ID walk through the community garden. Learn about non-chemical controls such as floating row covers, planting times, & resistant varieties, as well as proper use of organic...
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August 27, 2019 6:00 pm
Making Natural Dyes
Come and learn about natural dying techniques using the plants that grow right around you! We will be using commonly found weeds, flowers and leaves to dye fabrics.
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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 2,000 individuals as they’ve grown over 300,000 pounds of food. Your ticket to Garden...
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