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March 2020
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 situation, sales at The Frick and Garden Dreams are subject to cancellation and we are no longer selling at May Market. Peruse the 2020 Sale Catalog! The Co-op's hours are daily, 9 am - 7 pm. Learn more about our annual…
Find out more »April 2020
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 webinar: https://zoom.us/j/137263936
Find out more »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. To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/455317093
Find out more »Garden Dreams Virtual Tour
Join Farmer Hanna on Facebook Live for a virtual tour of our newest production site: Garden Dreams in Wilkinsburg! We'll walk you through the space and go over our plans for construction and new greenhouses and open it up for you to ask us questions about the transition.
Find out more »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 engagement to work for you this season. For long-time community garden leaders, new & aspiring community gardeners, and anyone in between. We'll make space for questions and to share experiences. To join: https://zoom.us/j/141311468
Find out more »May 2020
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 spring, summer and fall enjoyment. To join: https://zoom.us/j/487376101
Find out more »June 2020
Webinar: Composting 101
Creating and adding compost to the soil is one of the foundational aspects of organic gardening. Most food crops require fertile, well-drained soil, and the best way to reach both of these goals is to add compost! Interested in creating your own backyard compost but not sure where to begin? Join us for a webinar to cover the basics you need to get started. Join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89658887823
Find out more »July 2020
Webinar: Low Maintenance Gardening Techniques
In this webinar you'll learn ways to tips and tricks to make less work for yourself in the garden throughout the season. This is presented as a part of the Community Garden Network's ongoing education series, but is open to all gardeners. To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84900162138
Find out more »Herb School – Backyard Farm School
Learn how to grow and care for your home herb garden to take your culinary dishes to the next level this season. This workshop was a hit when we hosted it in 2019 (How to Grow a Chef’s Herb Garden) and we’re excited to bring it back. Participants will tour the farm, focusing on the herb garden. Tara and Hanna will discuss herbs cultivated at both Churchview and Grow Pittsburgh, and Chef Csilla Thackray (Legume Bistro) will share her favorites…
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