In this workshop attendees will learn about growing plants in pots and containers. We will discuss some pros and cons of container gardening, learn about good container varieties to grow, and there will be a hands-on component where participants can take home their own "self watering" pot. Geared towards beginner urban and small scale growers.
Learn how easy it is to grow gourmet mushrooms in your own backyard! Get an overview of the fascinating world of fungi and how you can incorporate their many attributes into your gardening. Participants will get a hands-on learning experience and go home with the supplies to grow their own winecap mushrooms, as well as […]
We will discuss the basics of designing and building an irrigation system for your garden. Proper irrigation is the number one way you can improve crop yields and have better-tasting fruit and vegetables. We will discuss the benefits and trade-offs of drip tape vs overhead sprinklers for delivering water to your crops. We will also […]
Each month this growing season, Grow Pittsburgh and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture are offering farmers and gardeners the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of Pittsburgh’s unique growing spaces. May’s Grower-to-Grower Tour features Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery. Manager Hanna Mosca will guide us through this 2,800 square foot, automated, net zero […]
Join Grow Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County Conservation District, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and Women for a Healthy Environment for a Free Soil Education and Soil Lead Screening Event, Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9am-2pm ET! Bring a dry yard soil sample between 9am-12pm and we will screen it for […]
Join us for our Monthly Volunteer Project at Braddock Farms. Open to anyone wanting to volunteer with Grow Pittsburgh. Braddock Farms is located at 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, 15104. The type of volunteer work you can expect: Mulching pathways, weeding and cultivating garden beds, general clean-up and beautification of the farm and the surrounding […]
Join us on June 23rd and 24th for all things pollination as we conclude Pollinator Week and our annual seedling sale! Programming and workshops will be taking place during open hours on Friday and Saturday. Featuring kids activities and workshops on Native Plants and Pollinators, Herbs for Pollinators and People, How to Build a Bug […]
In June, we’re taking a field trip to Natrona Heights, PA—about 25 miles northeast of Pittsburgh—where owner operator Megan Gallagher started be.wild.er farm in 2016. This 2 acre market farm utilizes pollinator strips and people power, “relying on mostly hand tools and a small walk-behind tractor.” Their jaw-dropping veggie displays are a staple at the […]
Growing berries is one of the most rewarding home crops. Learn how Braddock Farm grows Red Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Blackberries and Grapes
Learn about the many great benefits of raising chickens in your backyard. Chickens are inexpensive and easy to maintain, and their eggs are beautiful, great-tasting & nutritious. Participants will leave this workshop with the knowledge they need to raise their own flock.
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