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
March 30, 2020 10:00 am
Grow Pittsburgh Seedling Sale at the East End Food Co-op
Come shop our wide variety of seedlings everyday at the East End Food Co-op, beginning March 30 and running through late June! Grow Pittsburgh is...
Read more
April 10, 2020 10:00 am
Webinar: Best Practices for Working with Kids in the Garden
Join Adia, Director of School Garden Programs for a free webinar to learn how to engage children in the garden with fun activities you can do at...
Read more
April 14, 2020 1:00 pm
Webinar: Organic Gardening Basics
Are you new to growing or want to brush up on your skills? Join Russ, Community Garden Coordinator, to cover the essentials in this webinar. Learn...
Read more
April 24, 2020 1:00 pm
Webinar: Community Gardens: Healthy Operations and Outreach Practices in 2020
Come join Claire, Community Garden Coordinator, to learn how to adopt safe and healthy practices in your community garden during COVID-19...
Read more
April 28, 2020 1:00 pm
Webinar: Container Gardening Basics
Don’t have space for a full garden? Join Robert, Farm Education and Outreach Coordinator, to learn the basics of growing vegetables in pots...
Read more
March 30, 2020 10:00 am
Grow Pittsburgh Seedling Sale at the East End Food Co-op
Come shop our wide variety of seedlings everyday at the East End Food Co-op, beginning March 30 and running through late June! Grow Pittsburgh is following CDC recommendations for the COVID-19 outbreak. Due to the changing nature of the...
Read more
April 10, 2020 10:00 am
Webinar: Best Practices for Working with Kids in the Garden
Join Adia, Director of School Garden Programs for a free webinar to learn how to engage children in the garden with fun activities you can do at home. Participants will also learn of other resources as part of Kids Garden Month. To join the...
Read more
April 14, 2020 1:00 pm
Webinar: Organic Gardening Basics
Are you new to growing or want to brush up on your skills? Join Russ, Community Garden Coordinator, to cover the essentials in this webinar. Learn how to keep your plants healthy so they can withstand pests and disease and you can grow more food...
Read more
April 24, 2020 1:00 pm
Webinar: Community Gardens: Healthy Operations and Outreach Practices in 2020
Come join Claire, Community Garden Coordinator, to learn how to adopt safe and healthy practices in your community garden during COVID-19. We’ll also review tips for getting new gardens started and ways to adapt community outreach and...
Read more
April 28, 2020 1:00 pm
Webinar: Container Gardening Basics
Don’t have space for a full garden? Join Robert, Farm Education and Outreach Coordinator, to learn the basics of growing vegetables in pots, including site selection, possibilities for pots, making potting mixes and choosing what to grow for...
Read more