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 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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March 5, 2019 5:30 pm
Public Meeting on Protecting Community Gardens
Is your community garden in need of protection from development pressure? Are you interested in how land trusts can preserve land in our region?...
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March 9, 2019 10:00 am
Organic Gardening 101: Site Selection and Building a Garden
With Robert Grey, Farm Education and Outreach Coordinator, Grow Pittsburgh Learn the skills and tools that you need to start your own backyard...
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March 16, 2019 10:00 am
Seed Starting Workshop
With Hanna Mosca, Frick Greenhouse Manager, Grow Pittsburgh Learn the skills and tools that you need to start your own seedlings at home this...
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April 7, 2019 1:00 pm
Grow Pittsburgh Ceramics: Ollas
Join us at the Bathhouse Ceramic Studio in the Braddock Carnegie Library to make your very own garden olla! What is an olla you ask? It’s an...
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April 13, 2019 11:00 am
Free Soil Lead Screening with Allegheny County Conservation District
Bring your soil to ACCD at Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Resource Center to have it instantly tested for lead and arsenic, for free. These two...
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April 20, 2019 12:00 am
Grow Pittsburgh Seedling Sale at The Frick Pittsburgh Greenhouse
Come shop our wide variety of seedlings and enjoy the magnificent grounds at The Frick Pittsburgh. You can read more about the annual seedling...
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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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March 5, 2019 5:30 pm
Public Meeting on Protecting Community Gardens
Is your community garden in need of protection from development pressure? Are you interested in how land trusts can preserve land in our region? Do you want to know more about the Three Rivers Agricultural Land Initiative? Join the members of the...
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March 9, 2019 10:00 am
Organic Gardening 101: Site Selection and Building a Garden
With Robert Grey, Farm Education and Outreach Coordinator, Grow Pittsburgh Learn the skills and tools that you need to start your own backyard garden. Topics will include how to select the perfect space for your garden site, basic garden design...
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March 16, 2019 10:00 am
Seed Starting Workshop
With Hanna Mosca, Frick Greenhouse Manager, Grow Pittsburgh Learn the skills and tools that you need to start your own seedlings at home this year. Topics will include choosing the proper soil, crops, trays, pots, and lighting along with a...
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April 7, 2019 1:00 pm
Grow Pittsburgh Ceramics: Ollas
Join us at the Bathhouse Ceramic Studio in the Braddock Carnegie Library to make your very own garden olla! What is an olla you ask? It’s an unglazed vessel used to irrigate your garden or household plants. Just place it in your garden bed and...
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April 13, 2019 11:00 am
Free Soil Lead Screening with Allegheny County Conservation District
Bring your soil to ACCD at Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Resource Center to have it instantly tested for lead and arsenic, for free. These two contaminants are common in urban areas, and bad for health, so it’s always good to check the...
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April 20, 2019 12:00 am
Grow Pittsburgh Seedling Sale at The Frick Pittsburgh Greenhouse
Come shop our wide variety of seedlings and enjoy the magnificent grounds at The Frick Pittsburgh. You can read more about the annual seedling sale here. Note: The Frick Pittsburgh is closed Mondays.
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