Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Grow Pittsburgh ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Food Justice Fund: Mwanakuche Community Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/mwanakuche-community-garden/) - Last year, the City of Pittsburgh launched its first Food Justice Fund, investing $3 million to improve food access in underserved communities. Through this initiative, Grow Pittsburgh received $464,157 to help residents grow food, access fresh produce, and support healthier living as food costs continue to rise. Nearly half of the award, more than $204,000, - [Food Justice Fund: Freeman Family Farm](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/food-justice-fund-freeman-family-farm/) - Last year, the City of Pittsburgh launched its first Food Justice Fund, investing $3 million to improve food access in underserved communities. Through this initiative, Grow Pittsburgh received $464,157 to help residents grow food, access fresh produce, and support healthier living amid rising costs. Nearly half of the award—over $204,000—was distributed to five local Black-led - [Food Justice Fund: Homewood Partners](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/food-justice-fund-homewood-partners/) - Oasis Farm Last year, the City of Pittsburgh invested $3 million in public dollars directly into improving food security in underserved neighborhoods through the creation of its first-ever Food Justice Fund. Grow Pittsburgh was awarded a contract of $464,157 through this program to strengthen our local food system by helping residents throughout Pittsburgh grow their - [Meet The  Educators at the Environmental Charter School: Our School Garden Heroes​](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/our-school-garden-heroes/) - At this year’s Garden Get Down, Grow Pittsburgh is proud to present the “School Garden Heroes” award to educators at the Environmental Charter School. We sat down with Vicky Hsieh and Deirdre Keller, two of the original garden founders, to hear about the garden’s growth over the last 15 years. Back in 2012, a group - [Meet Braddock Youth Project: Our Seeding the Future awardee](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/meet-byp-seeding-the-future/) - At this year’s Garden Get Down, Grow Pittsburgh is proud to present our “Seeding the Future” award to the Braddock Youth Project (BYP)—a community-rooted program transforming the way youth engage with food, work, and one another. Founded in 2006 as a summer employment initiative, Braddock Youth Project (BYP) has grown into a year-round leadership and - [Meet the Penn Hills Community Garden: Our Resilient Community Growers](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/meet-penn-hills-community-garden/) - We’re excited to kick off our 2025 Garden Get Down Awardees Series by featuring our Resilient Community Growers awardee: Penn Hills Community Garden. This is the first in a series of spotlights leading up to Grow Pittsburgh’s 20th anniversary celebration on August 19! We’re excited to be honoring some of our community’s most dedicated growers - [Grower's Spotlight: Louis Mennel, Carbon Compost](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-carbon-compost/) - For this Grower’s Spotlight, we’re excited to highlight one of our community partners, Louis Mennel, the founder of Carbon Compost. Louis moved to Pittsburgh in 2016 and has been helping to improve regional compost systems and soil health since 2021. Grow Pittsburgh: What brought you to Pittsburgh and the local composting movement? Louis: When I - [Happy Earth Day!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/happy-earth-day/) - "Everyday is Earth Day!" It's a common saying among staff here at Grow Pittsburgh and while it's certainly true that we should all do our part in our daily lives to sustain the environment that we live and grow food in, and address climate change, that doesn't mean we can't give a little extra love - [Lots of Green- Bike and Bus Tour August 10th!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/lots-of-green-bike-and-bus-tour-august-10th/) - The Lots of Green – Bike and Bus Garden Tour is an event co-hosted by GTECH Strategies and Grow Pittsburgh to connect individuals to community greening projects. Tour goers have the opportunity to experience everything from a full scale urban farm in Braddock, a city hop yard in Garfield, an 88-bed community P2020-014 garden - [Pittsburgh Dilworth Celebrates Spring with Spring Garden Night](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/pittsburgh-dilworth-celebrates-spring-with-spring-garden-night/) - As spring fades into summer and the school year comes to a close, there is much to celebrate at Pittsburgh Dilworth. After a year of working with Farmer Molly, Dilworth students have grown into student gardeners, and they have the garden and a wealth of knowledge to show for it.SQL Server 2008 R2 ativação chave - [Grower's Spotlight: Jaclyn Janocsko](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-jaclyn-janocsko/) - “You can start whenever you want to” is the belief that Jaclyn Janoscko encourages you to embody when it comes to gardening and growing. We are pleased to shine the grower’s spotlight on Jaclyn this month who previously worked with us as a workshare and this season, we welcome her on our team as a - [Garden Tool Series - Bow Rake](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-bow-rake/) - Bow Rake is the last in the Garden Tool Beer series. In 2022 we have been collaborating with the Dancing Gnome brewery to bring you new and exciting beers and a chance to support Grow Pittsburgh in the process. Each month our collaboration has featured a beer named after a garden tool, with the information - [Partner Profile: Soil Sisters](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/partner-profile-soil-sisters/) - Welcome to Grow Pittsburgh’s Partner Profile, a series we started to shine a light on some of the local businesses and organizations who partner with us to help folks throughout Pittsburgh learn how to grow their own food and enjoy the many benefits of gardening. For this Partner Profile, we are highlighting Soil Sisters Plant - [Join us for the inaugural Pittsburgh County Fair](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/join-us-for-the-inaugural-pittsburgh-county-fair/) - For Immediate Release August 21, 2023 Contact: Justin Lubecki 412-889-8425 fermentpittsburgh@gmail.com The Pittsburgh County Fair Sunday September 17th, 2023 at Allegheny Commons Park West 10am- 5pm. Admission is free. The first ever Pittsburgh County Fair (most likely because Pittsburgh is not a County) is upon us to celebrate urban agriculture and all things homemade and - [February Funding Sources for Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/february-funding-sources-community-gardens/) - Green For Growing: Funding Your Farm or Community Garden Local event will have a variety of financial assistance organizations, including representatives from the USDA, on hand to answer your questions about the wide array of funding opportunities for farms and community garden projects. Light food and refreshments will be provided. RSVP here Scotts Miracle-Gro - [Living Our Values: Community Participation](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/living-our-values-community-participation/) - As we head into the final months of 2018, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, another election cycle, and a number of other distractions that can make it easy to lose sight of why we do what we do. Here at Grow Pittsburgh, we're committed to - [Living Our Values: Food Sovereignty](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/living-our-values-food-sovereignty/) - This post is part two in a monthly series titled Living our Values: first-hand accounts written by Grow Pittsburgh staff members illustrating the centrality of our organizational values in guiding our daily work. In November, we’re highlighting our value of Food Sovereignty, which dictates that we are “supporting everyone's right to access, produce and distribute healthy - [Living our Values: Resourcefulness](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/living-our-values-resourcefulness/) - This post is part three in a monthly series called Living our Values: first-hand accounts written by Grow Pittsburgh staff members illustrating the centrality of our organizational values in guiding our daily work. In December, we’re highlighting our value of Resourcefulness, which dictates that we are “creating hands-on opportunities to build individual and community self-sufficiency”. Read - [Living our Values: Fiscal Integrity](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/living-our-values-fiscal-integrity/) - Happy New Year! This post is part four in a monthly series called Living our Values: first-hand accounts written by Grow Pittsburgh staff members illustrating the centrality of our organizational values in guiding our daily work. As is common for most people at the start of a new year, here at Grow Pittsburgh we're assessing our - [Living our Values: Social Justice](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/living-our-values-social-justice/) - This post is part five in a monthly series called Living our Values: first-hand accounts written by Grow Pittsburgh staff members illustrating the centrality of our organizational values in guiding our daily work. In February, we’re highlighting our value of social justice, which dictates that we are “understanding systems of privilege, oppression, and racism, and - [Living our Values: Environmental Responsibility](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/living-our-values-environmental-responsibility/) - This post is part six in a monthly series called Living our Values: first-hand accounts written by Grow Pittsburgh staff members illustrating the centrality of our organizational values in guiding our daily work. In March, we’re highlighting our value of environmental responsibility, which dictates that we are “using, teaching and advocating for restorative practices”. Read more - [Living Our Values: Transparency](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/living-our-values-transparency/) - This post is part seven in a monthly series called Living our Values: first-hand accounts written by Grow Pittsburgh staff members illustrating the centrality of our organizational values in guiding our daily work. In February, we’re highlighting our value of transparency, which dictates that we are “being accountable by using clear, direct, and inclusive communication." - [Living Our Values: Equity](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/living-our-values-equity/) - This post is part eight in a monthly series called Living our Values: first-hand accounts written by Grow Pittsburgh staff members illustrating the centrality of our organizational values in guiding our daily work. In May, we’re highlighting our value of equity, which dictates that we are “working alongside communities to build power and access for all”. - [Grower's Spotlight: Pittsburgh Hospital Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-hospital-gardens/) - Pittsburgh is known as a world class city for our hospitals, and soon, maybe its hospital gardens. For the eleventh installment of our Grower’s Spotlight, we’re taking you to the new hospital gardens at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville and West Penn Hospital in Bloomfield, and the gardening enthusiasts who spearheaded the efforts, Elena - [School Gardens: A Place of Shared Knowledge & Care](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/school-gardens-a-place-of-shared-knowledge-care/) - Students and teachers are returning to the classroom and the outdoor learning spaces our school gardens provide. So we wanted to take a look back at the important role school gardens have played in the community during the pandemic, even while school buildings have been closed. Throughout the past year and a half, school gardens - [Drink local beer and support Grow Pittsburgh](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/drink-local-beer-and-support-grow-pittsburgh/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. Whether you have acres outside of the city, some raised beds in the suburbs, or a small porch set up in the city, we want - [Garden Tool Series: Bypass Pruner](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/drink-local-beer-and-support-grow-pittsburgh-bypass-pruner/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. Bypass Pruner is the second in our Garden Tool beer series collaboration with Dancing Gnome Brewery. If you missed the first beer, don’t fret, there - [Garden Tool Beer Series: Hori Hori](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-hori-hori/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. Hori Hori is the third beer in our collaboration with Dancing Gnome brewery. Each month our collaboration will feature a beer named after a garden - [Garden Tool Series- Garden Claw](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-garden-claw/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. The Garden Claw is fourth in the beer series from our collaboration with the Dancing Gnome brewery. If you missed the first, second, or the - [Garden Tool Series- Warren Hoe](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-warren-hoe/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. The Warren Hoe is the fifth beer in the Garden Tool Beer series. This year we are collaborating with the Dancing Gnome brewery to bring - [Garden Tool Series- Ho-Mi Digger](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-ho-mi-digger/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. The Ho-Mi Digger is next in the Garden Tool Beer series. This year we are collaborating with the Dancing Gnome brewery to bring you new and - [Garden Tool Series - Stirrup Hoe](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-stirrup-hoe/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. The Stirrup Hoe is next in the Garden Tool Beer series. This year we are collaborating with the Dancing Gnome brewery to bring you new and - [Garden Tool Series - Compost Fork](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-compost-fork/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. The Compost Fork is next in the Garden Tool Beer series. This year we are collaborating with the Dancing Gnome brewery to bring you new - [Garden Tool Series - Grub Hoe](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-grub-hoe/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. The Grube Hoe is next in the Garden Tool Beer series. This year we are collaborating with the Dancing Gnome brewery to bring you new - [Garden Tool Series - Digging Fork](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-digging-fork/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. Digging Fork is next in the Garden Tool Beer series. This year we are collaborating with the Dancing Gnome brewery to bring you new and - [Garden Tool Series - Round Point Shovel](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-tool-series-round-point-shovel/) - This year we’re partnering with Dancing Gnome Brewery to help you get in the gardening spirit. We’re pleased to announce a monthly Garden Tool beer series, proceeds of which support Grow Pittsburgh. Round Point Shovel is next in the Garden Tool Beer series. This year we are collaborating with the Dancing Gnome brewery to bring you new - [Grower's Spotlight: Jenise Brown](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-jenise-brown/) - Welcome to the fourth installment of Grow Pittsburgh's Grower’s Spotlight, a series we started to highlight local growers of all kinds in an effort to teach, inspire, and strenghten our community of growers here in Pittsburgh. Today we're thrilled to feature Jenise Brown, a backyard front yard gardener from Squirrel Hill. Jenise, and her husband, Jason - [Grower's Spotlight: Ebony Lunsford-Evans](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-ebony-lunsford-evans/) - Welcome to the fifth installment of Grow Pittsburgh's Grower’s Spotlight, an ongoing series highlighting local growers of all kinds and experience that we hope teaches, inspires, and strenghtens our community of growers here in Pittsburgh. Today we're thrilled to feature Ebony Lunsford-Evans, owner of Farmer Girl Eb, her business selling the produce that she grows - [Grower's Spotlight: Tara Rockacy](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-tara-rockacy/) - Welcome to the new year and also the seventh installment of Grow Pittsburgh’s Grower’s Spotlight! We started this series last spring in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a way to cultivate community in spite of social distancing restraints. Over the past several months, we’ve introduced you to some inspiring backyard growers, community - [Grower's Spotlight: Trina Goggins](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-trina-goggins/) - Welcome to the eighth installment of Grow Pittsburgh’s Grower’s Spotlight! When life as we knew it changed last spring with COVID-19, we started this series as a way to cultivate community in spite of social distancing restraints. Over the past several months, we’ve introduced you to some inspiring backyard growers, community gardeners, small agribusiness owners, - [Urban Harvester: The Food Bank's Community Harvest Program](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-the-food-banks-community-harvest-program/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. If you’re a seasoned gardener, you may have occasionally been overwhelmed - [Urban Harvester: Pesto](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-pesto/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Traditionally, pesto is an Italian sauce made with basil, pine nuts, olive - [Urban Agriculture Zoning Code City Council Hearing](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-ag-zoning-council-hearing/) - We are pleased to announce that Pittsburgh City Council will be considering the changes to the Urban Agriculture Zoning Code on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Chambers are located in the City County Building, at 414 Grant Street on the 5th floor. Come, give a comment and let the voice of - [Grower's Spotlight: Jordan Tony](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-jordan-tony/) - Welcome to Grower’s Spotlight, a new series to cultivate virtual community with other local growers while we’re all physically distant from each other. First up, meet Jordan Tony, a backyard homesteader from Forest Hills. A volunteer and member of the Garden Resource Center advisory committee, Jordan also lends a hand at Shiloh Farm as needed where - [Grower's Spotlight: Collette Walsh](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-collette-walsh/) - Welcome to the third installment of our Grower’s Spotlight, a series highlighting local growers of all kinds in an effort to teach, inspire, and strenghten our community of growers here in Pittsburgh. If you've frequented the Bloomfield Saturday Market at all the past few seasons, you've surely been struck by the vibrant, unique blooms of - [Grow Pittsburgh on WQED's Horizons](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/gp-horizons-100912/) - WQED's Chris Moore Visited Our Farm and Edible Schoolyard Programs! Windows 8.1 ativação chave Chris Moore the host of WQED's Horizons show came to our Braddock Farms and Edible Schoolyard to highlight local hunger issues and what we are doing to improve food access as well as our work educating thelead4sure.com next generation about fresh - [May Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh Newsletter](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/may-edible-schoolyard-pittsburgh-newsletter/) - Spring is here - and so is the latest edition of our ESY Pittsburgh Newsletter! Click on this link to read the full newsletter and see photos of kids in their gardens tilling, tending, thinning, touring and tasting! Welcome, Spring! help on writing an essay Wish the ESY Pittsburgh Newsletter came directly to your inbox - [Save the Date for A Taste of Grow Pittsburgh!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/save-the-date-for-a-taste-of-grow-pittsburgh/) - write your essay for you We are thrilled to announce our fourth annual fundraising event, A Taste of Grow Pittsburgh will be held Sunday September 22, 2013 from 2:00pm-5:00pm at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts in Shadyside. The day will feature an assortment of tastings from Grow ex300 Pittsburgh's restaurant partners who either - [February Edible Schoolyard Newsletter](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/february-edible-schoolyard-newsletter/) - Click here to link to full newsletter Food For Thought The past few months at Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh have been spent teaching lessons from our Winter Cooking Program. Together with students, we're learning that food is one of the most basic - and the most important - elements of life around the world. After all, - [March Edible Schoolyard Newsletter](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/march-edible-schoolyard-newsletter/) - While the Snow Falls... Students Plan for Spring! Pittsburgh's unusually blustery winter (along with the many school closings and delays) has not stopped Garden Educators and ESY students from plowing into food education! Students are still cooking recipes from around the globe and beginning to dream and plan for their spring gardens. Read on - [April Edible Schoolyard Newsletter](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/april-edible-schoolyard-newsletter/) - Springing Out to Garden Class! This long winter gave ESY Pittsburgh students and Garden Educators extra time to plan and prepare for spring. But, we can only anticipate for so long -- it's time to get our hands dirty! We have a sunny April forecast and plenty of garden work on our schedule, so - [May 2014 Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh Newsletter](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/may-2014-edible-schoolyard-pittsburgh-newsletter/) - Planting. Learning. Growing! This is what we've been waiting for! Spring has arrived and with it comes the chance to plant, learn and grow with our amazing Edible Schoolyard student-farmers and collaborating teachers. We have been busy with Earth Day events, garden celebrations and the buzz of spring work in the school garden - and we couldn't - [Grow Pittsburgh looking for board members](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grow-pittsburgh-looking-for-board-members/) - Grow Pittsburgh is looking for board members to expand our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors at Grow Pittsburgh has the following expectations: PARTICIPATION: Interpret the organization's work and values to the community, represent the organization, and act as a spokesperson; Attend at least 75% of board meetings (held every other month), committee meetings, - [Congratulations to graduating City Growers gardens!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/congratulations-to-graduating-city-growers-gardens/) - The following gardens graduated from our community gardens programs in 2014. Congratulations, and we can't wait to see how your gardens grow in 2015! Lawrenceville Organic Community Garden: McCandless Ave The McCandless Ave garden experienced a total transformation this season. The ever-present group of spunky neighborhood kids painted colorful panels to hang along the fence and - [Urban Harvester: Safe Seed](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-safe-seed/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Big change is afoot here at Grow Pittsburgh! We’ve always carefully selected the - [Urban Harvester: Containers and Soil for Seed Starting](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-containers-and-soil-for-seed-starting/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Starting seeds at home can be a fun and rewarding activity. With - [Urban Harvester: Lights and Heat for Seed Starting](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-lights-and-heat-for-seed-starting/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Seed starting can be a fun and rewarding activity, with the right - [Grower's Spotlight: Michele Scott-Blum](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-michele-scott-blum/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features Michele Scott-Blum, an Autistic Support K-2 educator at Minadeo Elementary who has been a champion of her school’s garden since its creation 9 years ago. She leads K-2 students through garden lessons and helps them try new foods through the variety of things they are growing in their school garden! Read on - [Building Healthy Soils and Growing Community](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/building-healthy-soils-and-growing-community/) - Thanks to your support, this year, nine gardeners learned the art of making organic compost. In a time of rising temperatures and significant soil loss around the world, your support has made a real difference in building healthy soil right here in Pittsburgh through our Community Composter School. Urban gardening often comes with challenges, particularly - [Meet the Gardens of Millvale: Our Resilient Community Growers](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/meet-the-gardens-of-millvale-our-resilient-community-growers/) - This is the final installment (part three) in our Garden Get Down Honoree Series. We are excited to be honoring some of our community’s most dedicated growers and fresh food lovers at this year’s Garden Get Down. As a project of the non-profit Millvale Community Development Corporation since 2010, the Gardens of Millvale strives to - [Meet Cary Allen: Our School Garden Hero](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/cary-allen/) - This is part two in our Garden Get Down Honoree Series. We are excited to be honoring some of our community’s most dedicated growers and fresh food lovers at this years Garden Get Down. This year’s “School Garden Hero” is William Cary Allen. Cary has been a teacher at the Pittsburgh Public Schools for 32 - [Meet R.T. Crystian, Our Farm Stand MVP](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/rt-crystian/) - Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Get Down has always been a celebration of growing and sharing food at the peak of harvest season. But this year we’re trying something new. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be honoring a few of the most dedicated growers and fresh food lovers in our community. This year’s “Farm Stand MVP” - [Garden Dreams Receives USDA Organic Certification](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-dreams-receives-usda-organic-certification/) - Big news! Grow Pittsburgh is excited to announce that Garden Dreams Urban Farm and Nursery is now USDA Organic Certified! This marks a significant milestone for our organization and will help pave the way for promoting organic growing practices for other urban growers in the region. Since 2020, Grow Pittsburgh has operated Garden Dreams. In - [Grower's Spotlight: Charlee Williams](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-charlee-williams/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features our new Garden Resource Coordinator, Charlee Williams! After her previous two seasons working as a part-time GRC Assistant, she is excited to take on this new role. Charlee is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident who found a whole new world of gardening when she started working at the GRC two years ago. - [Bats in the Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/bats-in-the-garden/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Bats have traditionally been feared and avoided, if not actively targeted. However, - [Grower's Spotlight: Loukeisa Denise Edwards](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-l-denise-edwards/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features L. Denise Edwards, a Pittsburgher and the owner of Triple Moon Alchemy, an apothecary focusing on organically grown, responsibly harvested herbal teas, herbal tinctures, and herbal personal care products. Denise is an herbalist, gardener, educator, and more. Read on to learn about Denise, her business, and her time working at Garden - [December ESY Pittsburgh Newsletter](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/december-esy-pittsburgh-newsletter/) - [November ESY Pittsburgh Newsletter](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/november-esy-pittsburgh-newsletter/) - "A corn-a-what?" asked a student recently. Historically, the image of a cornucopia or "horn of plenty" has been a woven, horn-shaped basket full to the brim with vegetables, nuts, fruits and other wild edibles. In mythology and in many historic artistic depictions,Office Project ativação chave the cornucopia is a symbol of abundance which surfaces - [A Canidates' Forum on Greenspace](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/a-canidates-forum-on-greenspace/) - On Wednesday April 24, 2013 the Pittsburgh Greenspace Alliance and the League of Women's Voters will hold a forum with our city's mayoral candidates to discuss, trails, parks,greenspace and access to Pittsburgh's great outdoors! Hosted in the beautiful Heinz History Center, each candidate will discuss their plans as mayor for the expansion and integration of - [Farewell to Marshall Hart](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/farewell-marshall-hart/) - We bid fond farewells and best wishes to Marshall Hart, our Braddock Farms Manager since 2009. "When I think about the rippling effects of our work, I'm struck by how many thousands of pounds of produce Marshall grew for the community of Braddock and the hundreds of people who were trained and inspired by his presence - [Chef in the Garden 2014 - Local Chefs Cook with 1,000+ Local Kids](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/chef-in-the-garden-2014-local-chefs-cook-with-1000-local-kids/) - Chef in the Garden is an annual fall event held at our ESY Flagship schools to encourage students to celebrate and enjoy the harvest season in their school gardens. Inviting local guest chefs to the garden space to cook with students adds another level of excitement - helping fresh food become a delicious, positive experience. - [What DO we do in the winter?](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/what-do-we-do-in-the-winter/) - As the days get shorter and the temps get cooler, Grow Pittsburgh staffers tend to get the same question: "What do you guys do in the winter?" Here are your answers! To keep up with our winters at Grow Pittsburgh, just look for the hashtag #winteratGP. Across Programs Everyone is hiring! From interns to new - [Community Garden Sustainability Fund Awardees Announced](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-garden-sustainability-fund-awardees-announced/) - Twenty-one community gardens were awarded in the April cycle of the Community Garden Sustainability Fund. Congratulations to Ballfield Farm South Side Slopes Community Garden at Bandi Schaum Field Coraopolis Community Garden, Crafton Community Farm Eastfield Co-Operative Garden, Enright Community Garden Frazier Farms Glenn Avenue Community Garden Good Neighbor Garden Hamnett Place Community Garden Larimer Community Garden Martin - [2018 brings changes to Grow Pittsburgh staff](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/2018-brings-changes-grow-pittsburgh-staff/) - Winter is often a quiet, still season, but Grow Pittsburgh has been brimmed with activity, including some staff changes. Transitions are bittersweet, but we're excited for what 2018 holds for all of us. In Community Projects, Marisa Manheim is transitioning away from Grow Pittsburgh. She currently serves as Director of Policy, while Rayden Sorock is stepping into his - [Seeding Our Future](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/seeding-our-future/) - By Anne Marie Kuchera, Grow Pittsburgh Board Vice President and Pittsburgh Colfax parent Did you know that Grow Pittsburgh’s School Garden Program now supports 33 schools in Allegheny County? This means that 16,583 students in our county now have access to a garden at their school! Since 2007, Grow Pittsburgh has integrated gardening and cooking - [Gardens Give Hope, Excitement, and Choices](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/bonfili/) - By Jenn Bonfili, Grow Pittsburgh Board of Directors and Managing Proprietor, B Gourmet I’m pleased to share that with the most recent round of Learning Gardens installed, Grow Pittsburgh now supports 33 schools throughout Allegheny County! This means that 16,583 students now have access to a garden at their school. School gardens create a space - [Now hiring School Garden Assistant, Farm Outreach Assistant, Urban Farm Apprentices](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/9448-2/) - We love our jobs, and it shows in our work environment, in the gardens we grow and the communities in which we work. Come grow with us! Grow Pittsburgh is seeking a School Garden Assistant to help Learning Garden kick-off days are a great success. This is a two-month position starting in early April and running through - [Protecting community gardens for future generations](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/protecting-community-gardens-for-future-generations/) - Community gardener Masoud Sayles is no stranger to the complex processes of land protection. Sayles and other members of the McKeesport Community Garden have been forced to move their garden site three times since its inception in 2012. The group had an agreement with the city to maintain their initial site as a community garden, - [Dreaming Big in Wilkinsburg](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/dreaming-big-in-wilkinsburg/) - Friends, I’m thrilled to start the new year by sharing big news! After more than 18 months of careful planning and reflecting a shared commitment to maintaining a treasured resource for local urban agriculture, Grow Pittsburgh will be taking the reins at Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery in Wilkinsburg. Garden Dreams has been a - [Grower's Spotlight: Mike Sturges](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-mike-sturges/) - Welcome to the sixth and final installment of 2020 in our Grower’s Spotlight series! This is a bit unconventional because the “grower” we’re featuring isn’t a grower at all! Rather a master of compost, Mike Sturges created and has been stewarding the Stanton Heights Community Composting Program for over a decade now. Grow Pittsburgh Master - [Grower's Spotlight: Carlos Gasca Yanez](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-carlos-gasca-yanez/) - Spring has sprung and we’re coming up on nearly a full year of our Grow Pittsburgh’s Grower’s Spotlight! Our March feature marks the ninth installment of the series and we hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know some of the amazing local growers over the past year with us. Today we meet Carlos Gasca Yanez, the - [Arting the Soil with Mary Tremonte](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/arting-the-soil-with-mary-tremonte/) - Dirt is beautiful. It’s a simple summation of the last near of Grow Pittsburgh’s partnership with local artist Mary Tremonte, as part of the Environment, Health, and Public Art, a program of the Office of Public Art. As part of this initiatve, three local artists partnered with environmental organizations to create artworks that address several distinct yet - [2014 Intern and Apprenticeship Positions](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/2014-intern-and-apprenticeship-positions/) - Join our team for 2014 and learn how to grow food, produce seedlings or work with our education and operation teams. Our intern and apprentice seasonal positions are now accepting applications. Office 2010 ativação chave Learn more HERE how to talk to women Office 2010 Programs ativação chave zp8497586rq - [Grower's Spotlight: Laura Kuster](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-laura-kuster/) - In this month’s Grower’s Spotlight, we are featuring Laura Kuster. Laura is a native of the Pittsburgh region and currently resides in Swissvale. She is one of the organizers of the fast-approaching Swissvale Edible Garden Tour which is taking place on July 23. We talked with Laura to learn more about her passion for gardening, - [Don't know the first thing about vegetable gardening, but want to learn?](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-primer-2013/) - 2013 DATES: Thursdays * January 10, 17 & 24 Tuesdays * February 12, 19 & 26 Mondays * March 11, 18 & 25 TIME: 7:00pm - 9:00pm LOCATION: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S Highland Ave. East Liberty Mc Kelvy Room Don't know the first thing about vegetable gardening, but want to learn? lead4sure exam - [The therapeutic benefits of gardening](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/the-therapeutic-benefits-of-gardening/) - In these strange times more than ever, we're thinking of the therapeutic benefits that gardening can provide, as well as the health benefits and nutrition that growing our own food offers our communities. As we all practice social distancing for public health, we’re thrilled to see so many in our community also turning to gardening - [Growing Community in Turtle Creek and Whitehall](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growing-community-turtle-creek-whitehall/) - At Grow Pittsburgh, we believe that everyone in our region should have the opportunity to grow and eat local, healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. Collaborating with neighborhoods to grow food and teach sustainability creates healthy communities. Since 2010, we have worked with communities to start 27 gardens in Allegheny County through our City Growers and - [Learning other cultures through cooking](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/learning-other-cultures-through-cooking/) - In Grow Pittsburgh's school garden programs, we like to emphasize the importance of learning about and celebrating different cultural backgrounds, and our Winter Cooking Program provides a wonderful opportunity to do so. Each week our Garden Educators focus on a specific region or country, discuss cultural aspects of that area, and make a prominent food - [Community Garden Sustainability Fund Applications Open through October 1](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-garden-sustainability-fund-applications-open-september-1/) - Is your community food garden in need of supplies before the end of 2017? The Community Garden Sustainability Fund is a mini-grant program in partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Previous applicants have received compost, tools, gift certificates, and more. Applications are now available on our website and completed applications are due no later than October 1, 2017. Contact Rayden at rayden@growpittsburgh.org for more information. - [Announcing "Let Us Eat!" A Grow Pittsburgh Dinner Series](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/announcing-let-us-eat-a-grow-pittsburgh-dinner-series/) - DATE: The 2nd Thursday of Every Month buy ib extended essay This year we've created an opportunity for you to support us through a joyous activity we all love: eating! Grow Pittsburgh is proud to announce Let Us Eat!, a monthly restaurant dinner series CCIE 400-101 in partnership with some of your favorite Pittsburgh restaurants. The - [Announcing "Let Us Eat!" A Grow Pittsburgh Dinner Series](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/announcing-let-us-eat-a-grow-pittsburgh-dinner-series-2/) - DATE: The 2nd Thursday of Every Month buy ib extended essay This year we've created an opportunity for you to support us through a joyous activity we all love: eating! Grow Pittsburgh is proud to announce Let Us Eat!, a monthly restaurant dinner series CCIE 400-101 in partnership with some of your favorite Pittsburgh restaurants. The - [What's growing at Braddock and Shiloh?](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/whats-growing-at-braddock-and-shiloh/) - Can you believe it's fall crop time already? Production on fall crops is in full swing at Braddock and Shiloh Farms. At Braddock (where these lovely chickens live), they've begun to harvest the first fall crops: white and red icicle radishes, des vertus mareau (hammer of Thor) turnips, leeks, celeriac and butternut and spaghetti squash - [Partner Spotlight: Dan Dalton, PASA](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/partner-spotlight-dan-dalton-pasa/) - It’s an overcast Friday afternoon in Larimer. Dan Dalton carries a five-gallon bucket heaping with wood chips in each hand across the grass at Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Resource Center. Dalton, a resident of Morningside, is the Three Rivers Hub Manager for the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), a partner organization that works to build - [The GRC Goes to Baltimore](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/the-grc-goes-to-baltimore/) - Garden Resource Center Coordinator Jeremy Fleishman recently attended the First Annual Station North Tool Lending Library Symposium in Baltimore, MD! Read Jeremy's report below. Representatives from about 15 national or international libraries came together to discuss the beginnings of a sharing and tool-lending movement. Asheville, Baltimore, Denver, Hillsboro, Honolulu, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Richmond, Seattle, Edinburgh, - [#winteratGP](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/winteratgp/) - It's wintertime. The snow is falling, accumulating, and there isn't much hope for finding a garden bed under all of it. So what do we do in the winter? The answer is: plenty. In addition to their normal winter work, every program has welcomed a new staff member. This means introducing a new crop (get it, crop? - [Two ways to start a community garden in YOUR neighborhood!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/savethedate-commgarden/) - City Growers program application release date announced Applications for our Community Garden Programs will be available here on Monday August 24, 2015. Applicants are required to attend one information session. To view the schedule for the sessions click here. Starting a school garden? Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh Affiliate School garden applications will also be released Monday August 24, 2015. Stay tuned! Have - [ESY Volunteer Profile](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/esy-volunteer-profile/) - ESY is always looking for Lesson Volunteers! To learn more, hear from volunteer Michelle O'Leary. If you'd like to volunteer with the Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh, read this ESY Lesson Volunteer Description and email esy@growpittsburgh.org. Why did you volunteer with Edible Schoolyard? I was in between jobs and new to the area. So, I began volunteering with - [Urban Harvester: Preserving Herbs](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-preserving-herbs/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Herbs are a great, tough plant that can thrive in urban gardens, - [Urban Harvester: Mint](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-mint/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Mint can be an especially rewarding plant to grow in the garden. - [Urban Harvester: Plant Village, an Online Solution for Crop Questions](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-plant-village-an-online-solution-for-crop-questions/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. What do you do when your food crops suffer from pests, disease, or environmental - [Urban Harvester: Dealing with Deer](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-dealing-with-deer/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Deer can be more than a nuisance in the garden – they - [Grow Pittsburgh's Garden Resource Center Grand Opening](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grow-pittsburghs-garden-resource-center/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Have you ever wished there was one convenient place to go for organic food - [Q&A with Braddock Farms' Kristen Hunninen](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/qa-with-braddock-farms-apprentice-kristen-hunninen/) - Kristen Hunninen was a senior apprentice at Braddock Farms in 2013 and 2014. Here's a reflection from Kristen on her two years in our apprentice program. Why did you apply for the apprentice position? I applied for the apprenticeship position to learn everything that went into urban farming. From soil amendments to crop rotation, to - [The Allegheny Grows Program is now accepting applications for 2014!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/the-allegheny-grows-program-is-now-accepting-applications-for-2014/) - The Allegheny Grows Program has assisted in starting community gardens in 9 municipalities since it began in 2010. Allegheny Grows is a program of Allegheny County Economic Development that encourages community and workforce development through urban farming and gardening. Through a partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Allegheny Grows provides education, planning resources and technical - [September Grow Pittsburgh Events!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/september-grow-pittsburgh-events/) - Hungry For More Grow Pittsburgh Events? Preserving the Harvest for Intermediates Want to expand your tomato preserving?Jackie Cleary of Auburn Meadow Farm will be back to teach us Passata! - a versatile, simple home-grown pantry staple that serves as a base for soups, home-made ketchup and the most delicious and simple pasta/pizza sauce ever. We'll discuss simple - [Apply now! Community Garden Sustainability Fund applications are open](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/apply-now-community-garden-sustainability-fund-applications-open/) - The Community Garden Sustainability Fund is a partnership between Grow Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy that provides material and technical assistance to established community food gardens in Allegheny County. These include gardens managed by schools, community organizations, shelters, religious institutions and individuals. The Sustainability Fund supports projects that will improve or enhance gardens so - [Greenhouse given new life at Westinghouse Academy](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/greenhouse-given-new-life-at-westinghouse-academy/) - After several decades of sitting dormant and being used for storage, the Westinghouse Academy 6-12 greenhouse is back in operation as a fully functional, four-season growing space once again! Last month, teacher Monica Dugan and her ninth-grade biology students were the first class to visit and work in the greenhouse. Shiloh Farm Manager Hanna Mosca - [Checking in on community gardens in the summer of COVID-19](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/checking-in-on-community-gardens-in-the-summer-of-covid-19/) - Each August, our Community Projects team travels all around Allegheny County to visit with each of the now 33 community gardens that have graduated from our two-year community garden program over the past 11 years. These visits give us the chance to not only get out of our (home) offices, but more importantly, hear from - [Important Update: PWSA’s Water For Gardens Program Part 1](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/pwsas-water-for-gardens-program/) - Update (3/17/22): PWSA is keeping track of all complaints that are sent to water4gardens@pgh2o.com, so please email them with your concerns. They say they will use that information to craft a policy particular to gardens. We are actively working on a plan to mitigate this situation and will share updates periodically. What is a backflow - [Hope is in the air, and more hands are in the soil at the Crafton Community Farm](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/hope-is-in-the-air-and-more-hands-are-in-the-soil-at-the-crafton-community-farm/) - Andrea Marquis, who manages the Crafton Community Farm, has noticed an upward trend in participation and excitement for the community garden. For a manager of a community space, this is great news since keeping up with a big space without a lot of help can be a daunting task. Andrea led efforts to start the - [Grower's Spotlight: Allison Glick and Jasmine Pope](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-allison-jasmine/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features two of our partners at Phipps Conservatory, Allison Glick, Homegrown Garden Installation Coordinator, and Jasmine Pope, Community Outreach Coordinator. For the past few years, they have led the efforts at Phipps to collaborate with Grow Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Library in organizing the annual Celebration of Seeds, an annual seed swap - [Grower's Spotlight: Rayden Sorock](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-rayden-sorock/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features our long-time colleague and friend, Rayden Sorock. Last month, Rayden wrapped up 12 years of working for Grow Pittsburgh, most recently as our Director of Community Projects. Over these many years, he’s been a vital part of the community garden movement in Pittsburgh and is a wealth of knowledge. We asked - [Grower's Spotlight: Katy DeMent](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/katy-dement/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features Katy DeMent, a lifelong gardener and founding member of Swissvale Edible Garden Tour. Katy is also a papermaker who uses plants to create her paper. Hear from Katy about her process of making paper out of plants, why she created the Swissvale Edible Garden Tour, and what gardening means to her. - [Making “Black Gold” in the Steel City](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/making-black-gold-in-the-steel-city/) - Thanks to your support, this year a dozen gardeners got their hands dirty learning the intricacies of making organic compost, effectively diverting food waste from landfills, nurturing healthy soils, and helping to reverse climate change. In a time of rising temperatures and catastrophic loss of topsoil across the planet, your support has made a positive - [Grower's Spotlight: Gwendolyn Moorer](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-gwendolyn-moorer/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features Gwendolyn Moorer, a longtime Northside resident and one of Grow Pittsburgh’s Perennial members. Gwendolyn moved to Pittsburgh in the 1970s and has been involved with the (now defunct) Homewood Cemetery community garden, the Olde Allegheny Community Garden, and the East Commons Community Garden at Allegheny Commons. She also cultivates her own - [Grower's Spotlight: Amir Rashidd](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-amir-rashidd/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features Renee Wilson. Amir Rashidd, a lifetime gardener working in Pittsburgh garden spaces in many ways. Amir is a multidisciplinary artist, maker, and grower who believes song, folklore, painting, and other creative pursuits all have a place in a garden. Hear from Amir about his experience as a grower. Grow Pittsburgh: Tell us a - [Grower's Spotlight: Dorrie Smith-Richie and Lee Robinson](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-dorrie-smith-richie-and-lee-robinson/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features leaders of the Zenshine Community Garden, Dorrie Smith-Richie and Lee Robinson. ThieseNorthside residents are helping their community members grow their own food and creating a relaxing place for people to enjoy at Riverview park. Dorrie and Lee have been helping with the garden since the beginning and are excited for more growth. They - [Grower's Spotlight: Renee Wilson](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-renee-wilson/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features Renee Wilson. Renee is a retired school teacher, Hamnett Place community garden member, and serves on Grow Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors. Renee has been growing fresh food her whole life and continues to do so each summer. Hear from Renee about her experience as a grower. Grow Pittsburgh: Tell us a - [Mariano's Calabrian Chile](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/marianos-calabrian-chile/) - Mariano’s Calabrian Chile is a special pepper because it is an heirloom grown here in Pittsburgh by Mariano Floro! Mariano is from Falerna in Calabria and came to the US in 1954. He settled in Sewickley, PA where two of his brothers and their families also settled. Mariano refers to these peppers as Corno, the - [Grower's Spotlight: Tamara O'Brien](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-tamara-obrien/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features Tamara O’Brien, a lifelong gardener looking to support growers of western PA to share seeds and grow native gardens. As the founder/director of a nonprofit for pollinator awareness, Plant it Further, and president of the Western PA Wild Ones chapter, Tamara is connecting gardeners to the plants that grow here natively - [Grower's Spotlight: Mahogany Thaxton](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-mahogany-thaxton/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features Mahogany Thaxton, a 2022 Braddock Farm workshare participant and a Grow Pittsburgh Member. Mahogany grew up in Pittsburgh and is working to better her community through her career and life. Part of this has been pursuing a master’s degree in library science and learning more about urban farming. Hear from Mahogany - [Partner Profile: Dancing Gnome](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/partner-profile-dancing-gnome/) - Welcome to Grow Pittsburgh’s Partner Profile, a series we started to shine a light on some of the local businesses and organizations who partner with us to help folks throughout Pittsburgh learn how to grow their own food and enjoy the many benefits of gardening. For this Partner Profile, we are highlighting Dancing Gnome Brewery. - [Partner Profile: Ed Johnson](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/partner-profile-ed-johnson/) - Welcome to Grow Pittsburgh’s Partner Profile, a series we started to shine a light on some of the local businesses and organizations who partner with us to help folks throughout Pittsburgh learn how to grow their own food and enjoy the many benefits of gardening. For this first post, we’re featuring Ed Johnson of Wilderness - [Grower's Spotlight: Sheila Petite](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-sheila-petite/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features Sheila Petite, a long-time gardener and Pittsburgh resident who grows in her backyard and at Sunny’s Community Garden in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Sunny’s Community Garden was started in 2021 and serves the community as a space for garden education, free food distribution, and community events. Sheila walked by the garden one - [Grower's Spotlight: Deirdre Keller](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-deirdre-keller/) - This Grower’s Spotlight features Deirdre Keller, an Edible Schoolyard Teacher at the Environmental Charter School (ECS). Deirdre has been teaching at ECS for 12 years, and has been working with the Edible Schoolyard program since Grow Pittsburgh built the garden in 2012. Deirdre now manages all aspects of the garden, from planning and planting to - [Grower's Spotlight: Nick Lubecki](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-nick-lubecki/) - This Grower’s Spotlight focuses on Nick Lubecki, or Farmer Nick as he is referred to around these parts. Farmer Nick manages Grow Pittsburgh’s one-acre urban farm in Braddock. He’s known for his dry humor and visionary ideas on our staff and we want to give him the mic in this Grower’s Spotlight to share what brought - [Pawpaw tasting parties aim to educate on Zebra Swallowtail habitat restoration](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/paw-paw-tasting-parties-aim-to-educate-on-zebra-swallowtail-habitat-restoration/) - During the late, breezy afternoon in June, Gabrielle Marsden took us around Garden Dreams and pointed out the pawpaw fruits on one of the trees and also the new cultivars where she had grafted pawpaw scions onto the root-suckers of a tree. Gabrielle has served as a field archaeologist, rock singer, bicycle messenger, landscaper, plant - [Grower's Spotlight: Nichelle and Krystal Smith](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-nichelle-and-krystal-smith/) - This Grower’s Spotlight packs a double punch with a spotlight on a mother-daughter duo Krystal and Nichelle Smith, who are lifetime residents of the Pittsburgh region. They currently reside in the Hill District and are active growers and members at the MLK Community Garden. Since their neighborhood is classified as a food apartheid area, folks have - [Grower's Spotlight: Helen Naimark](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-helen-naimark/) - In this month’s Grower’s Spotlight, we talk with Helen Naimark, a 90-year-old gardener, retired office worker and artist. Helen has lived a long life of fulfilling adventures and is in no way looking to stop. During our interview with her for the Grower’s Spotlight she remarked “I’m not going anywhere, I’m too young!” and “I - [Grower's Spotlight: Marie Cosgrove-Davies](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-marie-cosgrove-davies/) - In this month’s grower’s spotlight, we’re highlighting Marie Cosgrove-Davies, a local gardener and former Google product manager. Marie began growing food when she moved to Pittsburgh from San Francisco six years ago. She quit her full time job a few months ago and has spent her time with family and friends, researching and setting up - [Grower's Spotlight: Rachel Romano](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-rachel-romano/) - In this month’s grower’s spotlight we hear from Rachel Romano, an autistic support teacher who also manages the school garden at West Liberty Elementary School. Rachel has been a long-time gardener herself and transferred that passion to her school garden where she works tirelessly to provide gardening opportunities for her students. She radiates passionate energy - [Grower's Spotlight: Wadria Taylor](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-wadria-taylor/) - In this month’s grower’s spotlight we talked with Wadria Taylor, a community gardener and a local grower who offers meaningful insights around the significance of gardening in our lives, and how nature and humans are all connected. Wadria traces her upbringing to Jamaica and in this spotlight shares her favorite Jamaican dish made with produce she - [Grow Pittsburgh Opens New Greenhouse to Feed Communities, Train Urban Farmers](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grow-pittsburgh-opens-new-greenhouse-to-feed-communities-train-urban-farmers/) - I’m writing to share the good news that Grow Pittsburgh’s new community greenhouse at Garden Dreams Urban Farm and Nursery will be open for business beginning Friday, April 15. The new greenhouse (located at 806 Holland Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA) allows Grow Pittsburgh to grow seedlings that will become fresh food for the community, as well - [Important Update: PWSA’s Water For Gardens Program Part 2](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/important-update-pwsas-water-for-gardens-program-part-2/) - Read part 1 of this blog post here Update (3/17/22): PWSA is keeping track of all complaints that are sent to water4gardens@pgh2o.com, so please email them with your concerns. They say they will use that information to craft a policy particular to gardens. We are actively working on a plan to mitigate this situation and - [Grower's Spotlight: Katie Grauer](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-katie-grauer/) - In this month’s Grower’s Spotlight, we talk with Katie Grauer, a mortgage lender and home gardener in North Point Breeze, who has a background in fine art, public policy, and urban development. Her interests outside of work range from drawing, painting, and photography to backyard gardening. Full disclosure–Katie knows Grow Pittsburgh well, being married to - [Grower's Spotlight: Lisa Fuller](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-lisa-fuller/) - In this month’s Grower’s Spotlight, we are featuring Lisa Fuller. Lisa is a secondary autistic support teacher at the Mon Valley School. Mon Valley is one of the three Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) district schools in the county and is part of Grow Pittsburgh’s School Gardens Program. AIU schools are public, non-residential specialized schools for - [Grower's Spotlight: John Inserra](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/john-inserra/) - In this month’s Grower’s Spotlight, we are featuring John Inserra, a retired schoolteacher, aspiring Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and novice gardener living in Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes neighborhood. John found himself inspired to start a garden as the COVID lockdown began in March 2020. This project that he started to fill his time soon became a - [Grower's Spotlight: Jasen Bernthisel](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-jasen-bernthisel/) - Wow! It’s hard to believe we’re here in our tenth Grower’s Spotlight installment. When COVID changed the world as we knew it last spring, we started this series as a way to cultivate community in spite of social distancing restraints. Over the past year, we’ve introduced you to some inspiring backyard growers, community gardeners, small - [Get to know our new Executive Director](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-to-know-our-new-executive-director/) - Thank you all for your gracious reception of our new executive Director, Denele Hughson, following our announcement earlier this month. As Denele officially settles into her new role, we thought we’d take this opportunity to share more about her time at Grow Pittsburgh up to this point as well as some fun facts that may surprise you. - [A New Chapter, New Direction in 2021](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/a-new-chapter-new-direction-in-2021/) - Grow Pittsburgh is pleased to announce our next Executive Director, Denele Hughson! Denele, a Homewood native who holds degrees from University of Pittsburgh (B.A.) and Carnegie Mellon University (Master of Science, Public Policy & Management), is currently Grow Pittsburgh’s Director of Farm Education and has been with the organization for more than five years. In - [Grower's Spotlight: Betty Lane](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-spotlight-betty-lane/) - Welcome to the second installment of Grower’s Spotlight, a series created to cultivate virtual community with other local growers while we’re all physically distant from each other. If you follow along with Grow Pittsburgh on social media, you may remember the calls to support the garden group at Larimer’s African Healing Garden in reaching their - [Master composters break it down... and build it back up](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/master-composters/) - While Grow Pittsburgh’s adult Master Composter students adapted, like many schools and events in the time of COVID, to online learning for this pilot year course, they still had a few chances to get outside and get their hands dirty with what they’ve been studying this season. “The master composters worked so hard through an - [Digging in with Master Composter Program](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/digging-in-with-master-composter-program/) - Attendees of last fall’s Three Rivers Urban Soil Symposium (TRUSS) may remember learning about New York City’s decades-in-the-making municipal compost project and yearning for a Pittsburgh counterpart. That day may come sooner than you think, thanks to Grow Pittsburgh’s new Master Composter program. This certification course, generously funded by Patagonia, will train individuals already involved - [Urban Ag Week goes (mostly) virtual](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-ag-week-goes-mostly-virtual/) - Last week, July 20 - 26, marked the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Urban Farm Tour in conjunction with Pennsylvania Urban Ag week. Due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, organizers from the East End Food Co-op, Pittsburgh Food Policy Council, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, and Grow Pittsburgh opted to go virtual with this year’s events, though that’s not - [Community gardens continue to grow in light of COVID-19](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens-continue-to-grow/) - Since the City's reopening of all of its community gardens late last month, gardeners in Grow Pittsburgh's Community Garden program (both in the city proper and nearby municipalities) have surged ahead with spring garden prep and working out ways to modify their programming to practice safe social distancing in light of COVID-19. Here's what's currently - [Meet the Grower: Nisha Gudal, Braddock Farms Apprentice](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/meet-the-grower-nisha-gudal-braddock-farms-apprentice/) - We're thrilled to welcome Nisha Gudal to our urban farm production team this season through a partnership with Pennsylvania Assocation for Sustainable Agriculture's (PASA) Diversified Vegetable Apprenticeship program. The program is a formal apprenticeship registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, pairing beginning farmers with experienced farmers, or “master growers”, for a two-season, - [Getting Down for Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/getting-down-for-community-gardens/) - Thank you to everyone that joined us last Thursday, August 29, for Garden Get Down in celebration of our Community Garden Program's 10th Anniversary! It was an amazing evening getting down with the dedicated community gardeners, partner organizations, and sponsors who make this programming possible. Enjoy some photos from the event! Photos by Carla Lukehart - [Garden Get Down guests to visit "Millvale's Central Park"](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-get-down-guests-to-visit-millvales-central-park/) - From fire and flood, a community garden was born. That’s the abbreviated story of The Gardens of Millvale anyway. Following flooding in 2004 and 2007, a number of houses on Millvale’s Butler Street were torn down due to damage. A couple years later, fire destroyed seven more houses in the riverfront community, leaving the street - [Welcome to our Urban Farm Apprentices](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/welcome-to-our-urban-farm-apprentices/) - Grow Pittsburgh is welcoming three Urban Farm Apprentices for this year's growing season! Get to know them today. Brittany Bankert Brittany is a Marketing Apprentice who will spend time at all Production sites and help with Farm Stands at both locations. Brittany sees her Apprenticeship as an opportunity acquire skill that compliment her interests of - [Easy Digging tools help GRC users break new ground](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/easy-digging-tools-help-grc-users-break-new-ground/) - Pittsburgh has a lot of compacted clay soil. That’s just how it is. Breaking new ground at a garden site is tough enough as it is but without the right tools, it’s even harder. We recently were the beneficiaries of a donation of tools from Easy Digging that are designed to step up to the - [Seeding Our Future: Annual Report 2018](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/seeding-our-future-annual-report-2018/) - 2018 was an eventful year for Grow Pittsburgh! Read more about our staff and community's accomplishments this past year as well as the initiatives we're working towards in 2019 and beyond in our 2018 Annual Report. - [Getting Down for School Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/getting-down-for-school-gardens/) - Thanks to everyone who supported and joined us for Garden Get Down on September 13 at Threadbare Cider and Mead to celebrate and raise funds for school gardens! Photos by Carla Lukehart - [Join us in supporting our city's youngest growers](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/join-us-in-supporting-our-citys-youngest-growers/) - This holiday season we're #SeedingTheFuture as we raise support for school gardens. Learn more on the value of this programming from Jenn Bonfili, Grow Pittsburgh board member and Managing Proprietor of B Gourmet. Do you want to provide hope, confidence, and excitement for thousands of students in Pittsburgh? In elementary school, as the child of - [Building community in Duquesne](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/building-community-in-duquesne/) - Grow Pittsburgh is excited to announce its support of five community gardens in 2018! Within the City of Pittsburgh, we will work on a garden in Homewood with BTC, Inc. and another in Homewood with Operation Better Block. We'll also support residents in Sheraden as they build a garden focused on handicap accessibility for veterans. - [Support our youngest growers at Mad Mex April 17](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/support-our-youngest-growers-at-mad-mex-april-17/) - The School Garden Program is one of Grow Pittsburgh's longest running and best known initiatives. With seven new Learning Gardens opening this spring, 37 schools throughout Allegheny County now benefit from having a garden on site! In addition to garden classes for pre-k through high school students and supporting the teachers, getting students excited about - [Braddock Farms Manager Nick Lubecki](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/braddock-farms-manager-nick-lubecki/) - Nick Lubecki started his first vegetable farm in 2012 in Stanton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh. He ran his small business, Butter Hill Farm, until 2015. He also worked at the Tree Pittsburgh Tree Nursery for five years, while there he grew native plants from seed foraged in the Pittsburgh region. He began working at Grow Pittsburgh - [Cox reconnects to family tradition through working the land](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/demetria-cox/) - At Grow Pittsburgh, we believe that everyone in our region should have the opportunity to grow and eat local, healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. Collaborating with neighborhoods to grow food and teach sustainability creates healthy communities. Since 2010, we have worked with communities to start 26 gardens in Allegheny County through our City Growers - [Januka Regmi finds a taste of home in the garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/januka-regmi/) - At Grow Pittsburgh, we believe that everyone in our region should have the opportunity to grow and eat local, healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. Collaborating with neighborhoods to grow food and teach sustainability creates healthy communities. Since 2010, we have worked with communities to start 27 gardens in Allegheny County through our City Growers - [Welcome Claire Matway, Community Garden Coordinator](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/welcome-claire-matway-community-garden-coordinator/) - Growing up in Pittsburgh, Claire always made her parents buy her the most dead-looking plants at the Giant Eagle so she could try to take care of them, and she loved harvesting red beets and raspberries in her family’s backyard garden. Her work in community organizing and planning, youth programming, conservation, and urban agriculture has - [#FeedABee grants available for urban farms, community gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/feedabee-grants-available-urban-farms-community-gardens/) - Don’t know what to do with that extra space in your community garden? Want to give your neighborhood greenspace a pop of color while promoting a healthier environment and food system? Do you just really like bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and worry about their loss of habitat? The Allegheny County Conservation District, in collaboration - [Growing the workforce, growing community](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growing-workforce-growing-community/) - It’s a sunny afternoon and neighborhood youth are crowded in a vacant lot, pulling weeds and tidying growing space. The Frankstown Avenue garden and the sunny mural across the street sit in sharp contrast to much of the surrounding area. Periodically, commuters stop to chat up the youth and admire their work. This is NaTisha - [Ruth Ann McGarry finds a sense of belonging in Sharpsburg Community Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/ruth-ann-mcgarry-finds-sense-belonging-sharpsburg-community-garden/) - At Grow Pittsburgh, we believe that everyone in our region should have the opportunity to grow and eat local, healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. Collaborating with neighborhoods to grow food and teach sustainability creates healthy communities. Since 2010, we have worked with communities to start 27 gardens in Allegheny County through our City Growers - [Now hiring three positions](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/now-hiring-three-positions/) - Come grow with us! Grow Pittsburgh strives to teach people how to grow food and to promote the benefits that gardens bring to our neighborhoods. We are excited to announce we are hiring three new positions to start in 2018. There will be two full-time positions and one part-time position—each comes with a full benefits - [A gardening expert at hand: Grow Pittsburgh's garden journal](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/gardening-expert-hand-grow-pittsburghs-garden-journal/) - As the weather and our thoughts turn to Fall, here are some hints from our Garden Journal to help you winterize your garden. Still have green tomatoes in your garden? Pick them before the first frost and ripen inside in a cool place. Start a worm bin so that you can continue to compost food scraps - [Harvest Feast reminds us of connections](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/harvest-feast-thanks/) - In partnership with The Frick Pittsburgh, Grow Pittsburgh celebrated connections with programming partners, members, and volunteers on October 1st. The weather was beautiful and guests of all ages explored the Frick while playing lawn games like soccer croquet and enjoying food from local restaurant partners including Black Radish Kitchen, Onion Maiden, Paragon Foods, and The - [GRC Volunteer Spotlight: Silvan and Jordan](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grc-volunteer-spotlight-silvan-jordan/) - Silvan and Jordan are volunteers at The Garden Resource Center. They are an awesome couple and great asset to the GRC. Talk to one of them or Queeba about volunteering at the GRC the next time you visit. Why do you like the GRC? The GRC is such a great resource for gardeners, and we're so - [Meet our Grower: Alyssa Kail](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/meet-grower-alyssa-kail/) - Alyssa Kail started at Grow Pittsburgh as an apprentice three years ago and is now the head grower at Braddock Farms. Alyssa has a background in environmental science, sustainability, and creative reuse, but farming speaks to her on a visceral level. "I get to work with my hands and quite literally see the fruits of - [Learning Garden Educator Adia Effiong](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/adia-effiong/) - Adia Effiong describes her background as eclectic, laced with meaningful experiences and constant stretching outside of her comfort zone. Her love of people and her passion for health and education have been the constant thread woven throughout her work. She was born in Pittsburgh but grew up in Harrisburg, PA where she ran her family’s - [Grower Spotlight: Ginger Brooks Takahashi](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grower-spotlight-ginger-brooks-takahashi/) - Ginger Brooks Takahashi wears many hats: artist, forager, community organizer and assistant at two of our grow sites, Shiloh Farm and The Frick Pittsburgh’s greenhouse. Shiloh Farm has expanded tremendously this year, adding two beehives and a flock of Rhode Island Red hens. The farm is a neighborhood attraction, with visitors coming to admire the chickens - [Garden Educator Will Tolliver](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-educator-will-tolliver/) - Will Tolliver is excited to be a Garden Educator with Grow Pittsburgh because he loves working outside with children and sharing his passion for the environment and education with them, their teachers, and their parents! He’s eager to continue getting to know the school communities at Pittsburgh Faison K-5 in Homewood and Pittsburgh Montessori School - [Garden Educator Tacumba Turner](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/tacumba-turner/) - Pittsburgh native Tacumba Turner sees working at Grow Pittsburgh as a point of convergence in his life, as it draws together his love of sustainable agriculture, working with youth, and social justice. He’s glad to be bringing his skills and interests back into his community by teaching at Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 and Dilworth Traditional Academy. - [GRC Volunteer Spotlight: Max Hill](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grc-volunteer-spotlight-max-hill/) - Chances are you've already met Max at the Garden Resource Center this season. Our Repair the World: Pittsburgh food justice fellow is back for another season as the cohort's team leader, where he'll continue working with us to help meet your gardening needs! We are actively seeking volunteers for the GRC: talk to Max or Queeba - [Harvest Feast Unites Gardeners](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/harvest-feast-unites-gardeners/) - Grow Pittsburgh, in partnership with The Frick Pittsburgh, will host Harvest Feast, an end of season community celebration uniting gardeners involved in our programs. The event will take place Saturday, October 1 from 1-4 p.m. on the Frick grounds. Harvest Feast will recognize programming partners, sponsors, members, and volunteers for their part in supporting Grow Pittsburgh's mission to teach people how to grow food and promote the benefits gardens - [Youth Garden Summit highlights community leadership, involvement](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/youth-garden-summit-highlights-community-leadership-involvement/) - The 4th Annual Pittsburgh Youth Garden Summit at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens was a celebration of a summer of hard work and learning experiences. The August 1 event brought together nearly 60 youth representing nine area groups who spent the summer working in gardens and farms. Each group shared information about the organizations where - [School Gardens Growing in Pittsburgh](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/school-gardens-growing-pittsburgh/) - While many schools appear dark and empty for the summer, life is bustling despite the lack of students. Summer is a time for major school construction and cleaning projects that can’t happen when buildings are bustling with children. More recently, eighteen Pittsburgh schools used the long days of summer as a time for nourishing their Learning Gardens. This summer saw the construction - [For Immediate Release: Joint Venture Formed to Protect Urban Agricultural Land](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/press-release-urban-ag-land-trust/) - For Immediate Release: Joint Venture Formed to Protect Urban Agricultural Land Contact: Jake Seltman | jake@growpittsburgh.org | 412-362-4769 x201 Contact: Lindsay Dill | ldill@alleghenylandtrust.org | 412-741-2750 x206 August 22, 2017 For Immediate Release JOINT VENTURE FORMED TO PROTECT URBAN AGRICULTURAL LAND Two Pittsburgh-area nonprofits, Grow Pittsburgh and Allegheny Land Trust (ALT), announced today that they - [Register Now for Community Garden Conference, July 27-30](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/register-now-community-garden-conference-july-27-30/) - Conference invites gardeners to connect to their roots The American Community Gardening Association is hosting "CONNecting to Our Roots," its 38th national conference July 27-30 in Hartford, CT. The 2017 conference lineup includes workshops, panels, film screenings and full-day excursions to nearby community farms and urban agriculture programs, and a gala. Grow Pittsburgh's Community Garden - [Garden Resource Center offers new tools, advice](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-resource-center-offers-new-tools-advice/) - My name is Raqueeb Bey but most people call me Queeba. I have already met with many of you and I enjoy your presence and conversations at the Garden Resource Center. I look forward to meeting more of you and assisting you to the best of my capabilities. The Garden Resource Center now has a - [Staff Retreat](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-retreat/) - The Grow Pittsburgh team joined together earlier this month for a staff retreat to connect, welcome new team members, and show appreciation for our work and each other. We're excited to step into spring under the direction of our new executive director. "We know that our greatest asset is our staff and the amazing passion - [Our 2016 Annual Report](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/our-2016-annual-report/) - Grow Pittsburgh's 2016 Annual Report is here! In 2016, we taught 19 garden workshops to 214 participants. We constructed five new Learning Gardens at Pittsburgh Public Schools, extending access to school gardens to 6,039 students. Our production sites at Braddock Farms, Shiloh Farm, and the Frick Greenhouse grew 19,740 pounds of produce and donated 3,000 - [Urban Farm Apprenticeship](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-farm-apprenticeship/) - Our apprentices reflect back on their time with us As our first cohort of Urban Farm Apprentices wrap up their time with Grow Pittsburgh, they reflect back on their experiences and what they'll carry with them into their next adventures. Sydnee Turner tells nearly everyone she meets about how she wants "to do business without - [Our 2015 Annual Report](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/our-2015-annual-report/) - Grow Pittsburgh's 2015 Annual Report is here! In 2015, we taught 12 garden workshops to ever 190 participants. Over 1,100 students participated in cooking demonstrations as part of Chef in the Garden events in three school gardens. Community gardens connected to Grow Pittsburgh grew over 8,000 pounds of produce, some of which went to neighborhood - [Goodbye to a good friend - Susanna Meyer moves on](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/goodbye-to-a-good-friend-susanna-meyer-moves-on/) - It's time to say goodbye to our Director of Agricultural Production, Susanna Meyer, after 10 years with Grow Pittsburgh. Susanna began her career with Grow Pittsburgh co-managing Mildred's Daughters Urban Farm. She then moved onto managing the Frick Greenhouse in Grow Pittsburgh's first year working there. After the organization began growing at Shiloh Farm, that - [Announcing our new Executive Director](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/announcing-our-new-executive-director/) - Grow Pittsburgh is pleased to announce our new Executive Director, Jake Seltman! Jake is our current Director of Educational Programming and has been with Grow Pittsburgh for four years. In that time he has been instrumental in significantly growing the organization and our educational offerings, including our partnership in the Learning Garden program with The - [#winteratGP 2017](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/winteratgp-2017/) - Every winter, we we get the same question: What do you DO all day? Just because we aren't harvesting plants in the sun, doesn't mean we aren't doing lots of work to prep for 2017. Operations Jake Seltman is making the transition from Director of Educational Programming to our new Executive Director. He's passing his old responsibilities - [Rooted in Principle](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/rooted-in-principle/) - The Grow Pittsburgh staff is deeply invested in our work, our communities, the world around us, and our future. Every day, we meet people wanting to make their corner of the planet more just, more equitable and more whole. Here are some upcoming events that interest us and we hope you find something that interests - [Grow Pittsburgh welcomes three new staff members](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grow-pittsburgh-welcomes-three-new-staff-members/) - Raqueeb Bey, Garden Resource Center Coordinator Raqueeb staffs the Garden Resource Center, a multi-user gardening tool lending library and materials depot. While this is Raqueeb's second season with Grow Pittsburgh, she has spent considerable time working and volunteering with Grow Pittsburgh projects. She previously served as the community outreach coordinator for the MLK Garden and volunteered at a - [Catching up with community gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/catching-up-with-community-gardens/) - Hazelwood YMCA Community Garden Despite the recent news that the Hazelwood branch of the YMCA will be closing at the end of June, the garden continues to be a source of healthy food for the community and a space for working and learning. Through a partnership with Hops on Lots, there are now hops growing in - [Community Garden Sustainability Fund Recipients](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-garden-sustainability-fund-recipients/) - This year the Community Garden Sustainability Fund received 37 applications and we will be implementing projects for 32 community gardens throughout the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Projects include replacement raised beds, groundhog fencing, consultation and workshops, seedling gift certificates, community-garden-level yearly fees for the Garden Resource Center, a waterline installation, compost, and more!Congratulations to all - [Get to know Chef Kate Romane](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-to-know-chef-kate-romane/) - This month, Grow Pittsburgh is excited to hold our spring Let Us Eat dinner on Thursday, April 28th, at staff favorite e2. Grow Pittsburgh has had a relationship with owner Kate Romane since she opened the Highland Park staple in 2010. e2 quickly became one of our regular restaurant partners, working directly from Braddock Farms - [Pittsburgh Public Schools Approves New Learning Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/pittsburgh-public-schools-approves-new-learning-gardens/) - Over the next four years, Grow Pittsburgh and The Kitchen Community will partner to expand school garden programs and availability across Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Public School (PPS) board has approved Grow Pittsburgh and The Kitchen Community, two non-profit organizations, to build the first five of 50 Learning Gardens in Allegheny County over the next - [Let Us Eat at Square Cafe](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/let-us-eat-at-square-cafe/) - This week, Grow Pittsburgh will host a winter Let Us Eat at Square Cafe on February 24th from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All drinks, food, and even catering orders placed will benefit Grow Pittsburgh. Square Cafe has been a generous supporter of GP for nearly a decade, when the first executive director Miriam Manion used to - [Welcome to Jim and Rachel](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/welcome-to-jim-and-rachel/) - Grow Pittsburgh is excited to welcome Jim and Rachel to our staff. Rachel Brunner, Community Garden Coordinator Rachel is new to Grow Pittsburgh and to Pittsburgh itself! She is the newest addition to the Community Gardens team. What is your background? My work has mainly been supporting and starting community gardens, supporting local food distribution - [Welcome, new staff members!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/welcome-new-staff-members/) - It's a new year, and Grow Pittsburgh has three new staff members to welcome! AJ Bisesi, Community Garden Coordinator Background: Director of Community Outreach at Garfield Community Farm What about your role here makes you most excited/what are you most looking forward to? My job is a perfect mixture of community mobilization, food justice, and - [Welcome Denele Hughson!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/welcome-denele-hughson/) - Please join us in welcoming Denele Hughson, Grow Pittsburgh's new Education and Outreach Coordinator! Denele is a Pittsburgh native who grew up in Homewood and lived there for the first 11 years of her life. After graduating from Allerdice High School, Denele went to the University of Pittsburgh and majored in Political Science with minors - [Lots growing for Edible Schoolyard!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/lots-growing-for-edible-schoolyard/) - There is so much going on with Edible Schoolyard! Read all about it. Alice Waters Event Saturday, September 12th Pittsburgh Botanic Garden hosted a gala honoring Alice Waters, Edible Schoolyard visionary, for her work to encourage edible education around the world. Four Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh students from Pittsburgh Dilworth surprised Ms. Waters during the event - [Welcome to Paul Pagoda!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/welcome-to-paul-pagoda/) - Grow Pittsburgh would like to welcome our newest team member, Paul Pagoda! Paul is our newest Garden Educator, serving at Pittsburgh Colfax. Hear from Paul in his own words. GP: Tell us a bit about yourself. Paul: I grew up in Allentown, PA, about an hour outside of Philadelphia. I first moved to Pittsburgh after high - [Community Garden Sustainability Fund - Fall Update](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/cgsf-2015-update/) - The City Growers team has been busy working with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to complete projects for the Community Garden Sustainability Fund. Most popular projects this year included raised beds, soil testing, rain barrels and water line/irrigation. We also provided educational materials, lawn mowers, fencing, straw, compost, and signage. This program is a great chance for us at Grow - [Urban Agriculture Zoning Approval Process](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-agriculture-zoning-approval-process/) - This post comes from Cassandra Morgan, Manager at the Frick Greenhouse and Shiloh Farm. I've wanted to get two beehives at Shiloh Farm for about a year, but wanted to wait for the new Zoning Code to pass. I thought the process would be easier and cheaper, and it was definitely worth the wait! I - [Congratulations to our 2015 Sustainability Fund Recipients](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/2015-cgsf-recipients/) - 20 COMMUNITY GARDENS SELECTED FOR SUSTAINABILITY FUND Twenty community food gardens in Allegheny County are about to get an upgrade, thanks to the Community Garden Sustainability Fund. The Community Garden Sustainability Fund is a project of Grow Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. It provides support for existing gardens for projects that will make the - [Urban Agriculture Zoning Code passed](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-agriculture-zoning-code-passed/) - Tuesday, July 7th Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed changes to the Urban Agriculture Zoning Code 8-0 (Councilman Lavelle was not present). The updated code streamlines the process for keeping animals and expands the opportunity for the sale of vegetables. Previously, individuals, community organizations and businesses wishing to keep chickens or bees on their property were - [The Great Garden Giveaway](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/the-great-garden-giveaway/) - The Great Garden Giveaway is back! Pittsburgh-based law firm Leech Tishman, the Office of the Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner, Grow Pittsburgh and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank have once again joined forces to present the Great Garden Giveaway. The Great Garden Giveaway provides eligible community members with vegetable plants and seeds, as well - [Urban Harvester: Harvesting Herbs](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-harvesting-herbs/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Herbs are a great plant for urban gardens. They can handle growing - [Urban Harvester: Flowers in the Vegetable Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-flowers-in-the-vegetable-garden/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Flowers may not be the first thing on your mind as you’re - [Urban Harvester: Creating New Garden Spaces](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-creating-new-garden-spaces/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Garden beds can take many forms. From large, in-ground gardens, to a - [Our 2014 Annual Report](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/our-2014-annual-report/) - Grow Pittsburgh is celebrating 10 years. That's a decade of teaching people how to grow food and promoting the benefits gardens bring to our neighborhoods. We've launched Farm Stands, Apprenticeship programs and Edible Schoolyards in addition to helping communities start gardens all over Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Last year... We held 14 skillshare and gardening - [Urban Harvester: Seedling Sale 2015](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-seedling-sale-2015/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Every year, Grow Pittsburgh offers our naturally- and locally-grown seedlings for sale. - [Urban Harvester: Garden Bed Layout](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-garden-bed-layout/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. As the weather slowly warms, it’s a great time to get inspired - [Urban Ag Zoning Code Public Meeting](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-ag-zoning-meeting/) - Make your voice heard Tuesday, March 24 at 4 p.m.! Grow Pittsburgh Supporters, As many of you know, the City of Pittsburgh is considering significant amendments to the urban agriculture zoning code that will make it easier to grow food in our city, as well as increase opportunities to keep bees, chickens, goats and more, depending on property - [Urban Harvester: Preparing Seedlings for the Great Outdoors](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-preparing-seedlings-for-the-great-outdoors/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Seedlings grown indoors or even in a greenhouse require a gradual process - [Urban Harvester: Growing Raspberries](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-growing-raspberries/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Love fruit? Have you considered planting raspberries in your garden? They take - [Welcome to our new staff!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/welcome-to-our-new-staff/) - Grow Pittsburgh has hired four new staff members in 2015! Get to know them today. Anita Adalja Anita started in February as the Urban Farm Apprenticeship Coordinator. She is responsible for ensuring the Urban Farm Apprentices have a fulfilling experience. Anita is thrilled to be joining the Grow Pittsburgh team. Originally from the rolling hills of - [Will Your Seeds Grow?](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/will-your-seeds-grow/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. If you’ve got seeds left over from other years, you may be - [Public meeting on proposed agriculture zoning code changes](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/public-meeting-on-proposed-agriculture-zoning-code-changes/) - There will be a community meeting about proposed changes to Pittsburgh's Urban Agriculture Zoning Code Thursday, February 12 at the Pittsburgh Public Market in the Strip District (2401 Penn Avenue) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. There will be a presentation and question and answer session from 6:30-7:30 p.m. about the changes. The remaining time is an opportunity - [Crop Families](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/crop-families/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Vegetable crops can be divided into groups according to their crop “families.” Much - [A fond farewell to Jessica McNally](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/a-fond-farewell-to-jessica-mcnally/) - Grow Pittsburgh is sad to see one of our Community Garden Coordinators, Jessica McNally, leave our ranks at the end of January 2015. Here are some reflections from Jess, followed by reflections from her City Growers teammates Marisa and Rayden. Q&A with Jessica Where are you going? To be determined...I've been indulging in dreams of - [Urban Harvester: Garden Tool Maintenance](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-garden-tool-maintenance/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. The long, cold winter months offer a great opportunity to clean and maintain your - [Urban Harvester: Winter Solstice](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-harvester-winter-solstice/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. The solstice occurs everywhere on earth at the same time: around 5:00 pm on - [Shrub: a Fruity Addition to Drinks](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/shrub-a-fruity-addition-to-drinks/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Preserving food for the winter can take on many forms. From canning and freezing - [Unique Holiday Gifts for Gardeners](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/unique-holiday-gifts-for-gardeners/) - Looking for some holiday gifts for the gardeners in your life? Check out these options that may not have crossed your mind! For Beginner Gardeners: Most beginner gardeners are happy to receive the basics, or anything that simplifies their gardening tasks. Beyond gift certificates to reputable seed catalogs, we recommend: Seed tape: Seed tape takes - [The Three Sisters](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/the-three-sisters/) - Native Americans passed along a life-sustaining gift, called the Three Sisters, to early European settlers. Three important crops: corn, beans, and squash, planted together, are called the Three Sisters. In many Native American communities, these three crops hold spiritual significance, as they are seen as gifts from the Great Spirit to sustain life on earth. - [Mulled Apple Cider](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/mulled-apple-cider/) - Oh the weather outside is frightening…already! But we’ve got an idea for staying cozy. Keeping a simmering pot of mulled apple cider chases away the chill. Great for entertaining or just a relaxing night at home, mulled cider is easy to make. The recipe below is very flexible; choose the amounts and additions that most - [Braddock Farms gets a shipping container](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/braddock-farms-gets-a-shipping-container/) - Thanks to a generous donation from The Fairmont Pittsburgh, Braddock Farms recently got a new shipping container! The container will be a space to store greens on the farm and prepare them for selling at the farm stand or restaurants, or for donations in the community. Not only did The Fairmont make a generous donation, but - [Fall Fun in Edible Schoolyard Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/fall-fun-in-edible-schoolyard-gardens/) - Fall is one of the most exciting times in a school garden! Check out what our ESY Pittsburgh schools are up to... Seed Saving: Each fall, our Garden Educators lead students in the ancient tradition of saving seeds from spent plants in the gardens. We appreciate this lesson because it helps to connect students (and adults!) to - [Farm to Table VIP Ticket Giveaway!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/farm-to-table-vip-ticket-giveaway/) - Grow Pittsburgh is excited to give away a pair of VIP tickets to Farm to Table's Harvest Tasting! The 3rd Annual Farm to Table Harvest Tasting is a casual gathering that allows consumers to experience first-hand the quality and diversity of locally grown, produced and prepared food. First, the event details: Sunday, November 16 The Market - [Overwintering Fig Trees](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/overwintering-fig-trees/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. One of the benefits of living in the Pittsburgh area is that we can - [How to Use Fallen Leaves in the Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/how-to-use-fallen-leaves-in-the-garden/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. The leaves have started falling. While they can be hard on lawns, if left - [Halloween ESY Volunteer Day](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/halloween-esy-volunteer-day/) - We're celebrating Halloween by building some new raised beds at Pittsburgh Montessori, will you come to join us? Costumes welcome! What? A work morning at Pittsburgh Montessori's Edible Schoolyard garden. We will be creating 7 new raised beds and filling them with new soil/compost. Please come prepared to use power tools and haul around heavy soil. - [Sustainability Fund 2014 Updates](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/sustainability-fund-2014-updates/) - The City Growers team has been busy working with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to complete projects for the Community Garden Sustainability Fund. Fencing and water systems are the most common projects - this includes deer and groundhog fencing, rain barrels, water catchment and irrigation. The CG/WPC team has also been organizing volunteer days, testing soil, ordering signage, - [Japanese Knotweed](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/japanese-knotweed/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Japanese knotweed, an ubiquitous, exotic invasive plant in the Pittsburgh region, can make gardening - [Thank you, Woolf Farms!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/thank-you-woolf-farms/) - Grow Pittsburgh would like to say a special thank you to Woolf Farms in Columbiana County, Ohio. For the last three years, Woolf Farms has donated bushels of apples to Edible Schoolyard. We use these apples for juicing, making applesauce and tasting fresh in our programming. Last year, ESY Pittsburgh Program Manager Maria Bowman interviewed owner - [Slow Cooker Apple Butter](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/slow-cooker-apple-butter/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. The weather is growing chillier, the daylight is shorter, and it’s starting to feel - [Just Harvest's 26th Annual Harvest Celebration Dinner](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/just-harvests-26th-annual-harvest-celebration-dinner/) - Just Harvest, a local organization working in Allegheny County to end hunger and poverty, is hosting their 26th Annual Harvest Celebration Dinner Wednesday, October 22. Since 1989, the Harvest Celebration Dinner has been Just Harvest's signature event, bringing together hundreds of supporters and community leaders to celebrate Just Harvest's victories. Grow Pittsburgh is honored to - [Cover Crops that Winterkill](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/cover-crops-that-winterkill/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. You may have heard of cover crops before. They are crops planted for reasons - [Western PA School Garden Map](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/western-pa-school-garden-map/) - Our Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh team is putting together a digital map of all of the school gardens in our region. We hope this tool will help connect neighboring programs, share volunteers and promote the establishment of new school gardens. If you have a school garden, take our survey so we can add you to the map! Please share - [Winter Squash Harvest and Storage](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/winter-squash-harvest-and-storage/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Your winter squash may look ready on the vine, but how can you tell - [Garden Pests and Beneficials: Spiders](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-pests-and-beneficials-spiders/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. You’re harvesting in the garden or checking the leaves for signs of pests or - [September in Our School Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/september-in-our-school-gardens/) - With the start of another school year comes the start of Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh garden programming in our 5 Flagship elementary schools. September means garden tours and scavenger hunts, harvesting with classes using our 5 Senses, storing and pickling fall produce and - favorite of all - our annual Chef in the Garden event. During Chef - [Cooking Corner: How to Freeze Produce](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/cooking-corner-how-to-freeze-produce/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Now is the bountiful time in the season, and if your garden is doing - [Production updates](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/production-updates/) - August was a busy month at our production sites! At the Frick Greenhouse and Shiloh Farm, Manager Cassandra Morgan has been doing lots of summer produce! Tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, beets, greens (swiss chard, kale and collards), carrots, summer squash, cucumbers, turnips, leeks and herbs have been harvest between the two sites! - [Disease ID & Management: Septoria Leaf Spot](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/disease-id-management-septoria-leaf-spot/) - Check in weekly, on Wednesdays, to read our new post on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! We’ll share tips and techniques, gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. Email info@growpittsburgh.org with any topics you’d like us to cover. Septoria Leaf Spot is a plant disease that can moderately to severely affect tomato - [Applications for Allegheny Grows 2015 available now!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/applications-for-allegheny-grows-2015/) - The 2015 Allegheny Grows Application is available now! Allegheny Grows is a partnership of Grow Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and is a program of Allegheny County Economic Development. Through the program, existing and newly developing community vegetable gardens in low-to-moderate income communities throughout Allegheny County (not including the City of Pittsburgh) receive education, planning resources, - [Sub-irrigated planting at CLP - East Liberty](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/sub-irrigated-planting-at-clp-east-liberty/) - Community Garden Coordinator Jessica McNally worked this year with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - East Liberty branch on some cool sub-irrigated plantings. A sub-irrigated planter introduces water to the plant from below, instead of watering it from above. Here are some photos, and a detailed sub-irrigated planter how-to. Check CLP - East Liberty's Facebook for more - [Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh ready for a new school year!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/edible-schoolyard-pittsburgh-ready-for-a-new-school-year/) - We'd like to welcome back our three stellar Garden Educators for the 2014-2015 school year! Courtney Thrall, Molly McHolme and Jim Rowell are all now part-time staff members with Grow PIttsburgh and we couldn't be more excited for another year with them on our team. Fall in the Edible Schoolyard means three things: Back to - [Pittsburgh Youth Garden Summit Wrap Up](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/pittsburgh-youth-garden-summit-wrap-up/) - Forty five youth from six different programs came together Tuesday, August 5 for the first annual Pittsburgh Youth Garden Summit. The day was 100% facilitated and presented by youth - there were no adult voices. The day included a keynote speaker and breakout sessions covering topics in four larger categories: Best Urban Farming Practices, Food and - [Pittsburgh Youth Garden Summit](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/pittsburgh-youth-garden-summit/) - Across Pittsburgh, youth engage in urban farming summer programs. But they don't have the chance to come together and learn from their peers. That will change this year. About 50 youth will come together at Phipps Conservatory Tuesday, August 5 for a first-ever Pittsburgh Youth Garden Summit. The program will begin with a motivational speech - [Youth programs in full swing](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/youth-programs-in-full-swing/) - Our summer youth programs in Braddock and Homewood are in full swing! The six Braddock youth in our Urban Farmers in Training (UFIT) program have been busy. On top of ongoing work at Braddock Farms and helping with farm stand sales, UFIT participants have had many projects! They lead tours of interested youth around Braddock - [Congratulations to the Sustainability Fund recipients!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/congratulations-to-the-sustainability-fund-recipients/) - Congratulations to the 2014 Community Garden Sustainability Fund recipients! The Community Garden Sustainability Fund is a partnership of Grow Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The fund provides the opportunity for existing community gardens in Allegheny County to complete projects that contribute to the sustainability of their gardens. We received 25 applications this season and - [Faison Community Work Days](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/faison-community-work-days/) - Summer means no school! No school means we don't have classrooms of gardeners to care for our Edible Schoolyard gardens. That's where you come in! Please join us if you are available for some garden care at Pittsburgh Faison. Friends are welcome. It takes a village to maintain a school garden in the summertime! We'll - [Community Compost Workshop with Allegheny Cleanways](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-compost-workshop-with-allegheny-cleanways/) - Allegheny Cleanways and the Urban EcoStewards program are excited to provide a Saturday morning workshop to learn how the Stanton Heights community is fighting back against persistent dumping with a compost pile and native plants. In the process, they are revitalizing a green space and strengthening stewardship of their community. The workshop is Saturday, June - [Allegheny Grows updates](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/allegheny-grows-updates/) - With the warm weather and strong sun, our Allegheny Grows gardens sure are growing! Check out some updates below. Amity Harvest Community Garden, Homestead Students from Propel Homestead are hard at work, painting a garden-themed mural on the tool shed! Under the guidance of Cem from the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, volunteers installed an orchard - [Shiloh Farm ready for Farm Stand 2014](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/shiloh-farm-ready-for-farm-stand-14/) - Shiloh Farm is in full swing preparing for the farm stand season! The farm stand will start Thursday, June 12th and will run every Thursday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. through mid-October. Shiloh Farm Stand accepts cash, credit card, EBT, and FMNP. The Farm Stand is located at the corner of Homewood Avenue and Thomas Boulevard. Wondering - [Braddock Farms prepares for summer](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/braddock-farms-prepares-for-summer/) - As the weather warms up, Braddock Farms manager Marshall Hart has been busy! Many visitors have stopped by Braddock Farms, including chefs from the Parkhurst restaurant group, the produce department from Marty's Market, and children from Fairless Elementary School in North Braddock! Some of the sights to see include a recently-completed, in-ground worm bin. Worms are - [ESY wrapping up successful season](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/esy-wrapping-up-successful-season/) - At Edible Schoolyard (ESY) Pittsburgh we're wrapping up another inspiring and delicious year of food education. This school year, our three Garden Educators taught gardening and cooking lessons to over 1,900 Pittsburgh elementary students - all during the school day, connected to core curriculum. Our ESY students spent over 220 hours learning where their food - [2014 Great Garden Giveaway](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/2014-great-garden-giveaway/) - For the fourth year in a row, the Great Garden Giveaway will provide plants and seeds to eligible individuals who attend any of the five "Produce to People" food distributions, May 20 through June 21. This year, the law offices of Leech Tishman as well as the Office of the Allegheny County Controller have joined - [Take our Farmer Development Program survey!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/take-our-farmer-development-program-survey/) - Hilltop Alliance, Grow Pittsburgh, and Penn State Cooperative Extension are proposing a multi-faceted urban farm on the former St. Clair Village site in the St. Clair neighborhood of the Hilltop area of the South Side. The proposed Hilltop Urban Farm would include a farmer development program where aspiring farmers can rent prepared growing space, access farming - [Finding Jobs on Farms](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/finding-jobs-on-farms/) - Are you interested in finding farming work, but you're not sure where to start? We partnered with the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture to create a guide for finding employment on farms. The document includes helpful resources, resumé and cover letter tips, and deciding what job is right for you. Take a look today: Finding Jobs - [Our 2013 Annual Report](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/our-2013-annual-report/) - Our 2013 Annual Report is here! In 2013, we grew 5.9 tons of food (more than 2 tons more than last year!). Four new community gardens were started. Through the Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh Flagship program, 1,943 students were taught food-based lessons. Thank you to our partners, supporters, members, volunteers, and friends - you all make this - [Apprentices and Interns 2014](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/apprentices-and-interns-2014/) - We are excited to welcome five field-based production apprentices, an education intern, and an external affairs intern this year! Our apprentices will get hands-on experience at Braddock Farms, the Frick Greenhouse and Shiloh Peace Farm. By the end of the growing season, they will have direct experience will all aspects of urban farming, from seedling - [Solar at Shiloh](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/solar-at-shiloh/) - If you've driven past Shiloh Peace Farm at the corner of Homewood Avenue and Thomas Boulevard, you've probably noticed two very large, new additions: solar panels! In January, Energy Independent Solutions installed 40 solar panels behind Shiloh Farm. This 11-kilowatt array connects to another 34 panels located on the roof of the house next to - [Our Urban Agriculture Policy Priorities](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/our-urban-agriculture-policy-priorities/) - We are pleased to share with you a document outlining the urban agriculture policy priorities that Grow Pittsburgh is committed to spearheading in the the near future. These policy priorities arose from the many conversations we've had with urban growers over the last few years, culminating in the Urban Agriculture Policy Symposium we hosted in - [Our 2012 Annual Report!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/our-2012-annual-report/) - Last year was a big year for us- we grew over 3.75 tons of fresh, healthy and tasty vegetables, facilitated 25 workshops teaching people how to grow food in the city, taught 1,668 students through our Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh program and more! We hope our 2012 Annual Report highlights and showcases in just a - [How to Give Back This Growing Season](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/how-to-give-back-this-growing-season/) - Do you know someone in need of fresh produce? Each summer, do you find yourself growing more tomatoes than you know what to do with? how to enlarge penis Check out the April issue of The City Grower, the City Growers program newsletter, for some easy ways that you and your fellow gardeners can give - [April Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh Newsletter](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/april-edible-schoolyard-pittsburgh-newsletter/) - buy a paper APRIL: Snow and Sugar Snap Peas Read this month’s edition of the Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh Newsletter! It’s full of early spring updates -and photos- from our 6 flagship partner schools, a seasonal children’s book suggestion, a delicious kale salad dressing recipe and more. Get the inside scoop on school gardens in Pittsburgh by - [Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh Website Launch](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/edible-schoolyard-pittsburgh-website-launch/) - [Grow Pittsburgh Open House](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grow-pittsburgh-open-house/) - We could not be happier with our new, spacious office at 6587 Hamilton Ave #2W in Larimer and we are ready to show you how we've grown! You are cordially invited to our open house on Thursday November 1, 2012 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. We can't wait to show you the work our great supporter and landlord ## Pages - [Welcome to Grow Pittsburgh](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/) - BackyardGardens CommunityGardens SchoolGardens UrbanFarms Blog: What's Fresh? Food Justice Fund: Mwanakuche Community Garden Read Food Justice Fund: Freeman Family Farm Read Food Justice Fund: Homewood Partners Read Meet The Educators at the Environmental Charter School: Our School Garden Heroes​ Read Why Grow Food? Whether you are growing in your own garden, a community garden, or - [Community Composter School (formerly Master Composter)](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/start-and-build-a-garden/community-composter/) - Community Composter School is a certification program that seeks to make existing community gardens drop off sites for Community Composting. It is a hands-on educational series for individuals or teams looking to take their garden’s composting up a notch. TO APPLY FOR CCS 2026, FILL OUT THIS FORM. Some notes on the application process: - [Get Funding and Support](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/start-and-build-a-garden/get-funding-and-support/) - Community Garden Sustainability Fund Are you a member of a community food garden? Could your garden use some support with supplies, infrastructure, or consultation? The CGSF is a project of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Grow Pittsburgh, sponsored in part by Allegheny County Economic Development, that exists to provide material and technical assistance to existing - [Garden Get Down](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/gardengetdown/) - Join us for our annual fundraiser and celebration! Get ready for the 2026 Garden Get Down! Calling all community members, educators, gardeners, and foodies, it’s time to get dahn at the Get Down! The Garden Get Down is our annual celebration of fresh food, community, and the power of gardens. It’s also our biggest fundraiser - [Produce](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/produce/) - Find produce from our Urban Farms at farm stands in the neighborhoods where the farms are located: Braddock and Homewood/North Point Breeze. All of our farm stands seek to serve the communities surrounding our farm sites. We accept Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program checks, EBT/SNAP payments, and Food Bucks. Braddock Farm Stand 1000 Braddock Ave, Braddock, - [Staff & Board](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/) - We are so grateful for the amazing group of individuals and partner organizations who make this work possible. Our staff is hard-working and passionate about urban agriculture. We also have a lot of fun! If you are interested in reaching out to someone about a particular subject, please use the contact info below. If you - [Help People Grow Food and Share the Benefits of Gardening!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/give/) - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/vee/) - Vee Cugini As the Development Manager, Vee supports Grow Pittsburgh through donor and member communications, grant and proposal writing, event and fundraiser management, and the development of community and corporate partnerships. Reach out to Vee if you want to learn more about partnering with or hosting a fundraiser for Grow Pittsburgh, have questions about a - [Get the Pittsburgh Urban Grower's Guide](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-the-pittsburgh-urban-growers-guide/) - Fill in this form to get access to the Urban Grower’s Guide. - [Pittsburgh Urban Growers Guide](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/pittsburgh-urban-growers-guide/) - [pdf-embedder url=https://www.growpittsburgh.org/wp-content/uploads/Urban-Growers-Guide-7-webres.pdf] Download the PDF here - [Garden Resource Center](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/locations/garden-resource-center/) - The Garden Resource Center (GRC) is a tool-lending library and garden materials depot. We reduce barriers to growing food by making it easier for gardeners in our region to access the tools and supplies they need to grow beautiful and productive home and community gardens. For a sliding scale annual membership fee, the GRC allows - [In the News](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growpittsburgh-in-the-news/) - Below you can discover our news archive featuring Grow Pittsburgh’s programs, team members, and community impacts. Thanks to all the regional journalists who cover food security, gardening, and urban agriculture. (Did we miss one? Please contact us!) 2026 Feel like pounding some flowers? Grow Pittsburgh has your workshop Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Apr 28, 2026 Columbia - [Current and Graduated Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/current-graduated-gardens/) - Since the start of our community gardening programs in 2010, we have helped build 45 community gardens and supported more than 160 additional established gardens across Allegheny County. We’re very proud of our partner communities and their amazing work. For a full list of active community gardens in Allegheny County, check out our Garden Map. - [New Garden Support](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/new-garden-support/) - Do you want to start a community food garden in your neighborhood? Grow Pittsburgh supports new garden groups with the skills and materials they need to start thriving community gardens. Check out our Current and Graduated Gardens to see what communities we have supported so far and our Community Garden Guide for some suggestions for - [Annual Report 2025](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/annual-report/) - [Garden Dreams](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/locations/garden-dreams/) - Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery is Grow Pittsburgh’s USDA certified organic farm and greenhouse located at 806 Holland Ave in Wilkinsburg. The annual plant sale runs mid April through late June each year. The greenhouse allows Grow Pittsburgh to grow seedlings that will become and abundance of food for the community, as well as - [Seedling Sale](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/seedlingsale/) - Our 2026 seedling sale at Garden Dreams begins April 10th. Have a question about the sale? Read the Frequently Asked Questions Email seedlingsale@growpittsburgh.org or call 412-362-4769 x234 2026 Dates and Hours Garden Dreams (April 10-June 20) Fridays 12pm – 6pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm Garden Dreams will have the greatest abundance and variety all season Please park at - [Our Partners](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/about-us/our-partners/) - Grow Pittsburgh is grateful for support received from many Pittsburgh businesses, foundations, government agencies and fellow nonprofits in the region. Below is a list of our primary partners in these sectors. For more information on how your business or organization can get involved, contact Ryan Walsh at ryan@growpittsburgh.org or 412-362-4769 x 219. Community Partners Local government, - [Shiloh Farm](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/locations/shiloh-farm/) - Shiloh Farm is a model of what is possible in urban agriculture on one city lot. Since 2008, Grow Pittsburgh has exchanged produce for the use of this formerly vacant lot at the corner of Homewood Ave. and Thomas Blvd. in Point Breeze North. We’ve converted the lot into a small urban farm, complete with - [Employment](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/employment/) - Equal Opportunity Employer Grow Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or belief. We encourage a diversity of candidates to apply for the position. People are at the heart of everything we do. Grow Pittsburgh’s staff is made - [Urban Farmers in Training (UFIT)](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/ufit/) - A 6-week youth Learn & Earn summer job at Grow Pittsburgh Grow Pittsburgh’s Urban Farmers in Training Program provides local teens with the opportunity to gain summer employment while learning about the value of growing and eating healthy food. Our program has four components that are woven throughout the summer experience: Together we will… Learn - [Locations](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/locations/) - Grow Pittsburgh has food production sites throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area: Braddock Farms, located just outside the city in the borough of Braddock, Garden Dreams, located in the borough of Wilkinsburg, and Shiloh Farms, located in North Point Breeze. Each of our production sites strives to be an educational demonstration model of small-scale sustainable - [Land Leasing Listings](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/land-leasing-listings/) - Go Back to Land Leasing Resources Check out land for lease in Pittsburgh. Grow Pittsburgh makes no representations whatsoever regarding the accuracy, quality, safety, suitability, or reliability of any information posted here. Any user of this site assumes all risks associated with its use. Grow Pittsburgh shall not be liable for any damages of any - [Growers Library](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers_library/) - The Grower’s Library is Grow Pittsburgh’s library of techniques, tips, and information about gardening and urban farming. Begining Gardening Starting Planting Testing Garden Soil Direct Seeding Creating Compost Lasagna Gardening Creating New Garden Spaces Preparing Seedlings for Planting What is Organic Gardening? Seeding Spring Crops Outdoors Transplanting Seedlings Chickens and Bees Pittsburgh Urban Agriculture Zoning - [Become a Corporate Partner](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/become-a-corporate-partner/) - There are several ways your company can partner with Grow Pittsburgh to improve food access, provide workforce development, & increase garden education for 40,000+ people in our community. Check out the options below for inspiration and ideas to get involved. Corporate Sponsorship Grow Pittsburgh’s work would be impossible without the community organizations and companies that - [Grow Pittsburgh Production Site Visit Request](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grow-pittsburgh-farm-visit-request/) - [Program Impact Reports](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/program-impact-reports/) - We accomplished a lot this past year and we couldn’t have done it without the support of you and our community of growers. Find the program impact reports for our three programs: farm education & production, school gardens, and community gardens below and see what we were able to accomplish thanks to your generosity and - [Braddock Farms](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/locations/braddock-farms/) - Braddock Farm was started in 2007 with the purpose of providing fresh produce for the Braddock community and creating on-farm educational opportunities. Since then, the farm has grown in size to nearly one acre. We have built three hoop houses, a greenhouse, an office, a walk-in cooler, and a roadside farm stand. Our staff and - [Community Garden Sustainability Fund Application](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/2025-community-garden-sustainability-fund/) - Community Garden Sustainability Fund Application "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 6 - Community Garden Sustainability Fund Application 16% Before You Begin Welcome to the CGSF application! Are you sure exactly what supplies you want to request, including quantities, sources, and specific costs? If not, you're not ready to fill out the application yet. - [Community Partnerships](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-partnerships/) - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/dora/) - Dora Walmsley As Deputy Director, Dora works across program teams to support day-to-day program operations, ensuring the work stays grounded in the mission, is responsive to community needs, and supports our region’s food justice efforts. Contact Dora if you’d like to learn more about Grow Pittsburgh programming, roller skating, entrepreneurship or need help organizing anything. - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/claire/) - Claire Matway As the Director of Community Projects, Claire supports our Community Projects team in starting new and supporting established community gardens while working as a resource connector for various community-based food and land projects in our region. Contact Claire to learn more about how Grow Pittsburgh supports community gardens, to tell her any type - [Volunteer with Us!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/volunteer/) - There are several ways to lend a hand with our staff or learn more about what we do. Check out the options below and we hope to see you soon! For all opportunities with Grow Pittsburgh, be sure to dress for the weather in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/ryan-2/) - Ryan Walsh As Director of Development and Communications, Ryan enjoys sustaining all of our programs through fundraising, storytelling, and cultivating meaningful relationships. Contact Ryan if you’d like to make a donation, learn about other ways to help support gardens, share your favorite poems, or discuss backcountry wilderness trails. ryan@growpittsburgh.org 412.362.4769 x219 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/megan/) - Megan Gallagher As Braddock Farms manager, Megan is responsible for growing lots of food to feed the Braddock community as well as our partner farm stands at Shiloh, and the Wilkinsburg and Homewood farmers markets. In addition to growing, Megan shares her knowledge and passion for food growing with the community through hosting events and - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/denise/) - Denise Edwards As the Education & Outreach Coordinator, Denise is responsible for coordination of our workshop series, and our summer youth program, UFIT. She also coordinates with volunteer groups at our farm sites. Contact Denise if you or your group would like to coordinate tours and or volunteer opportunities. denise@growpittsburgh.org 412-362-4769 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/ly/) - Emily Evangelista In their role as office and administrative manager, Emily is responsible for office maintenance, database management, and internal record keeping. Contact Emily for any Grow Pittsburgh inquiries, human resource questions, or help to find the right person to contact about your gardening questions! ly@growpittsburgh.org 412-362-4769 x200 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/thalia/) - Thalía Muñoz Malavé Thalia Munoz Malave, Garden Dreams Greenhouse & Farm Manager, holds a B.S. in Entertainment Management from Point Park University. In a past life she was a private event planner and organized farm to table dinners. She is currently a Root & Bloom Fellow with the National Young Farmers Coalition. Thalia is a former PASA - [Ways to Give](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/ways-to-give/) - Uncertainty, rising grocery costs, and cuts to food assistance are hurting families and children right here in our community. Will you make a special gift to share fresh local food with those who need it and help more community members grow their own fruits and vegetables? Your urgent gift can help families in our community enjoy - [Backyard Gardening](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/backyard-gardening/) - Growing your own food has incredible benefits, and Grow Pittsburgh is happy to support backyard gardeners. We believe that everyone has the right to have fresh fruits and vegetables, and a backyard garden is one way to do that. If you’re just getting started with gardening, check out our workshops or the Growers Libary. It’s our - [Events](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/events/) - Workshops & Community Events Thu Jul 9 Growing Great Greens July 9, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Braddock Farm Join us for a conversation on how we grow greens at Braddock Farm. Read More » $17.85 Register » Sat Jul 11 Shiloh MVP July 11, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Shiloh Farm Join - [Volunteer Waiver](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/volunteer-waiver/) - [Land Leasing Resources](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/resources/land-leasing-resources/) - Are you interested in finding a Grower to grow food on your property? Click the link below to fill out a form to list your land on Grow Pittsburgh’s Land Listing Webpage I have Land Available for Rent for GrowersView Land Leasing Listings Are you a Grower interested in finding land to grow food on - [Rain Barrels](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers_library/rain-barrels/) - [Lessons Learned in Lead Remediation: Be.Wilder Farm Wilkinsburg](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers_library/lessons-learned-in-lead-remediation-be-wilder-farm-wilkinsburg/) - Be.Wilder Farm Wilkinsburg Soil Remediation Project The goal of this project was to transform an urban site which was formerly a house into a food growing site. The problems faced were severe soil compaction and high lead levels. This project was approached using the Scoop & Dump soil remediation model. Be.wilder Farm Project Overview Be.wilder - [Three Rivers Agricultural Land Initiative (TRALI)](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/trali/) - Secure, affordable, long-term land access has been consistently identified as a top concern by Pittsburgh growers. Urban farmers and community gardeners need to have long-term land tenure in order to feel confident that the material and emotional investments made in creating a thriving project will last. Grow Pittsburgh has partnered with Allegheny Land Trust to protect - [Lesson Plans](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/lesson-plans/) - A lesson for every season. Sometimes it is hard to identify what lesson plan would best fit the needs of both the garden and the classroom curriculum. Below you will find a short description of all lesson plans that will help you decide which to choose. You may also narrow your search to lessons by season - [Community Garden Resources](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-garden-resources/) - Grow Pittsburgh has great resources for community members looking to learn more about starting, maintaining, and managing a community garden. Find everything you’re looking for here. Growers’ MapGrower's LibraryCommunity Garden Guide - [Community Garden Guide](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/start-and-build-a-garden/) - At Grow Pittsburgh we know that the idea of creating a new community garden is exciting but may be daunting. The goal of our Community Garden Program is to help neighborhoods like yours create sustainable community food gardens that will be enjoyed for generations to come. When starting a community garden, there are many factors - [Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/) - Grow Pittsburgh fosters community gardening in the Pittsburgh region in a variety of ways, both by helping build new gardens and by supporting existing gardens. To receive updates about Sustainability Fund, skillshares, workshops, and other events, and other general info relevant to community gardeners, sign up for our Community Garden Network mailing list! Subscribe New - [Pittsburgh Community Garden Map](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/pittsburgh-community-garden-map/) - Check out the map for places to get growing in your neighborhood! Select category Commercial Urban Farm (10) Community Allotment Garden (77) Community Composting Site (2) Community Farm (62) Grow Pittsburgh Site (6) School Garden (106) List Map Redo search when map moved Community Garden: aka “allotment garden” where individuals rent or adopt beds to - [Community Garden Network Workshops](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-garden-network-workshops/) - Community Composter School Community Composter School is a certification program that seeks to make existing community gardens drop off sites for Community Composting. It is a hands-on educational series for individuals or teams looking to take their garden’s composting up a notch. Learn More How To Start a Community Garden Series Grow Pittsburgh’s “How to - [How to Start a Community Garden Workshop Series](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/how-to-start-a-community-garden-workshop-series/) - Grow Pittsburgh’s “How to Start a Community Garden” resources were originally created for new garden groups, but are now meant for both new and experienced community gardeners. Folks in all stages of community garden work have found them to be helpful. - [Shirts and Merch](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/buy-our-goods/shirts-and-merch/) - Proudly show your support for Grow Pittsburgh and urban agriculture with our official merchandise! Shop Grow Pittsburgh merch online at the link below. Please email info@growpittsburgh.org if you have any issues with making an online purchase. Alternatively, look for us at events around town where we’ll likely be selling merchandise. Shop GP Merch Online! Shirts Tote - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/14053-2/) - Sarah VanderMolen As the Shiloh Farm and Greenhouse Interim Manager, Sarah grows and sells fresh produce for the community at weekly farm stands. She also leads volunteer programs, mentors assistants, and educates workshop participants at the Shiloh urban farm. Feel free to reach out to Sarah with any plant-growing questions, to swap favorite recipes, or - [Mission, Vision and Values](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/our-mission-vision-and-values/) - About Us Grow Pittsburgh develops and supports food-growing initiatives and programs across the region as a key way to improve the social, economic, environmental, health, and educational realities of people in our community. Our work can be summarized in three approaches: We teach people how to grow food through school garden curriculum, teacher trainings, workforce - [Pre-Apprenticeship Program](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/pre-apprenticeship-program/) - The pre-apprenticeship program is in partnership with Pasa Sustainable Agriculture for those who have little or no growing experience but are interested in exploring a farming career. This is a two-year program, where participants will volunteer four hours per week on our farm sites doing a variety of farm tasks and receive a share of vegetables - [Monthly Giving](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/monthly-giving/) - Join the Perennials, our caring group of supporters who commit to giving each month. Monthly giving is a special way for you to have a greater impact on providing growers of all ages with the tools, resources, and know-how needed to grow vibrant gardens and share fresh food with their families and neighbors. It’s easy - [Become a Perennial sustaining donor](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/perennials/) - [Buy Our Goods](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved/buy-our-goods/) - Buy Produce At both our Braddock and North Point Breeze locations, a team of Grow Pittsburgh farm managers, assistants, apprentices, youth, and volunteers farms through the season to supply fresh-grown produce to city residents. Most of our produce is sold through farm stands in the neighborhoods where our farm stands are located. We sell additional - [Seeds & Seedlings](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-library99/seeds-seedlings/) - Some seeds can be planted directly in the ground (direct seeding) and others require that you start them indoors and transplant them outside after the frost date. Transplanting gives plants a head start in protected conditions. Before transplanting, harden-off seedlings by placing them outdoors out of direct sun and wind for an increasing amount of - [Farm Sites](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/what-we-do/farm-sites/) - Growing food in an urban environment is an important part of what Grow Pittsburgh does – it serves as a platform for our educational programming and provides much needed access to fresh, local produce in communities that are often lacking access. We have two production sites in the region: Braddock Farms, located just outside the city - [Grow Pittsburgh In the News](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grow-pittsburgh-in-the-news/) - Below, find archives of articles featuring Grow Pittsburgh's team members and programs. Thanks to local journalists covering community gardens and urban agriculture! Did we miss one? Please contact info@growpittsburgh.org with information. 2017 Show Your Civic pride by shunning meat Public Source, December 18, 2017 Farm Aid invests $50,000 in 8 eastern farm and food - [Farm to School](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/school-gardens/farm-to-school/) - Farm to School is a global movement that encompasses a lot of what we already do with our school gardens: engaging students in growing, eating and making food, and purchasing local and healthy produce for school meals. Over the past year, we’ve partnered with the Pittsburgh Public Schools Food Service Department and the Pittsburgh Food - [Community Garden Program Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/communitygardenfaq/) - General When do I need to submit my application? Please submit your complete application by August 2, 2024. If you need an extension, please let us know before the due date. We review potential projects in August and early September in consideration for the following year and typically inform groups about inclusion in the program - [Garden Insurance](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-library99/urbanagpolicy/garden-insurance/) - Liability Insurance One of the best ways to protect you and your organization’s assets is to carry adequate liability insurance. A Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy is your first line of defense against many common claims (such as bodily injury or property damage) that could occur in your garden or on other sites included - [Soil & Compost](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-library99/soil-compost/) - Compost Compost, composed of household wastes and other organic materials such as newspaper, leaves, and grass, provides valuable nutrients to garden soil. Used as a soil amendment or mulch, compost also helps to suppress weeds and disease-causing pests. Below are resources for starting a home compost pile, ways to improve your existing compost pile, and - [Urban Agriculture Policy](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-library99/urbanagpolicy/) - Getting Access to City-Owned Land in Pittsburgh The City’s Adopt-A-Lot process provides legal access to City-owned lands for greenspace projects such as community gardens and urban farms. The City requires all Adopt-A-Lot gardens to be have liability insurance. Grow Pittsburgh and NexTier Insurance have created a group liability insurance policy for community gardeners. Commercial Agriculture Check - [Get Organized](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/start-and-build-a-garden/get-organized/) - Formalizing the understandings among the gardeners does not mean the people involved need to be formal. There are many methods of minimizing or preventing issues between the people involved in a community garden. For example, you can establish monthly meetings, clear roles and responsibilities, a decision-making process, and a garden agreement at the outset. You - [Find a Suitable Site](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/start-and-build-a-garden/finding-a-suitable-site/) - Allegheny County has many vacant lots – over 25,000 in Pittsburgh alone. However, many of these lots are not suitable for vegetable gardening; and many suitable vacant lots cannot be accessed legally. Here is information on how to evaluate a potential site, determine the ownership, and get permission to garden there. Evaluating a Garden Site - [Pest & Disease Management](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-library99/pest-disease-management/) - Pests and diseases often infiltrate even healthy gardens. It is important to regularly check your plants for spreading diseases or signs of pest damage. Here are some helpful general links: Identifying Vegetable Pests in Pennsylvania Penn State Allegheny County Extension Office Insect Image Gallery Landscape Problem Solver – University of Maryland Pest Problem Solver Comprehensive - [Stay in Touch](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/mailing-list/) - We’ll send you periodic updates about our programs, opportunities, and events. - [Workshops](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/workshops/) - Looking for our community events or fundraisers? Check out our special events - [Advocate for Urban Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/advocate-for-urban-gardens/) - Grow Pittsburgh is committed to addressing any local or statewide policy hurdles that interfere with the success of urban agriculture in our region. We are proud to participate in the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council, an organization that works to build a food system that benefits our communities, our economy and our environment in ways that are - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/hanna/) - Hanna Mosca Hanna is the Director of Urban Agriculture and Programming in Production, overseeing agricultural production and programming across our farm sites. Contact Hanna about urban farming, seed starting, or growing flowers for DIY natural beauty products. hanna@growpittsburgh.org 412-545-3595 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/jasenbernthisel/) - Jasen Bernthisel In his role as a Community Garden Project Manager, Jasen provides support to emerging and established community garden projects. Contact Jasen if you’d like to learn more about starting and maintaining a community garden, or if you are interested in discussing wild food foraging, chestnut trees or building saunas. jasen@growpittsburgh.org (412) 362-4769 - [Grower's Map](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-map/) - Check out the map for places to get growing in your neighborhood! Select category Commercial Urban Farm (10) Community Allotment Garden (77) Community Composting Site (2) Community Farm (62) Grow Pittsburgh Site (6) School Garden (106) List Map Redo search when map moved Community Garden: aka “allotment garden” where individuals rent or adopt beds to - [Directory](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/directory/) - [SMS Terms and Conditions](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/sms-terms-and-conditions/) - Messaging Terms & Conditions Grow Pittsburgh | Grow Pittsburgh | 6587 Hamilton Ave # 2W null Pittsburgh PA US 15206-4147 General When you opt-in to the service, we will send you a message to confirm your signup. By opting into messages, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages from Grow Pittsburgh - [School Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/school-gardens/) - We integrate garden and cooking activities into the regular classroom curriculum to support the development and education of the whole child. We aim to teach students to grow, cook and eat fresh food while celebrating the cultures and experiences of our students and our city. Early Childhood Garden Program Learning about your taste buds, smelling - [School Garden Resources](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/school-garden-resources/) - Grow Pittsburgh has a collection of great resources for teachers and other school community members looking to learn more about starting, maintaining, and teaching in a school garden. It includes lesson plans, garden recipes, and best practices. These resources have been developed and tested by Grow Pittsburgh staff and are used by teachers throughout the - [Urban Farming](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/urban-farming/) - View a comprehensive listing of farmer’s markets in and around Pittsburgh in the PGH Market Guide from the Western PA Chapter of the National Young Farmers Coalition. Urban Farmers in Training Grow Pittsburgh, in partnership with Braddock Youth Project, Homewood Children’s Village, and Wilkinsburg Youth Project, offers a six-week employment and educational program for high-school - [Useful Links](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/useful-links/) - Garden Resources from Around the Country Here are some other organizations across the country that we rely on for support, inspiration, and supplies! Garden Education Programs The Edible Schoolyard Project The original Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley has created an incredible resource with ideas for your school gardens submitted by ESY Berkeley and school garden programs - [Grower's Resources](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/start-a-garden/growers-resources/) - We often get calls to our office from aspiring, novice or expert gardeners looking for information on specific gardening topics, or contact information for quality suppliers of garden products such as compost, soil, lumber, seed and seedlings. We also get quite a few questions about urban agriculture zoning laws and their effect on urban growing, - [Visit an urban farm](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/visit-an-urban-farm/) - Come visit our production sites to see how Grow Pittsburgh maintains its urban farms, and works to involve the surrounding communities! The best times to visit Braddock Farms and Shiloh Farm are for our community events like the Zucchini Fest in July, the Shiloh Farm Open house in August, or the Fall Festival in October. - [About Us](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/about-us/) - Growing food is a key factor in building and supporting healthy and equitable communities in Pittsburgh. Grow Pittsburgh is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit that serves as a resource and guide for backyard, school and community gardeners, as well as urban farmers across the Greater Pittsburgh region. Our mission is to teach people how to grow - [Take A Tour](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved/take-a-tour/) - Did you know our production sites yield over 10,000 pounds of produce annually? Most of that produce is sold at farm stands to community residents or to local restaurants. Experience a working urban farm in full production, see the work happen, and learn the impact the work has on the communities of Braddock and/or Point Breeze and - [What We Do](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/what-we-do/) - We Teach People How to Grow Food Everything we do at Grow Pittsburgh involves an aspect of teaching urban agriculture. Certain programs are more directly instructional than others, but all strive to educate the general public about the importance of gardening and agriculture as part of a vibrant, healthy community. Whether it be working with - [Programs](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/programs/) - School Gardens Community Gardens Urban Farming Urban Farmers in Training Youth Program Backyard Gardening - [Join Our Team](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved/join-our-team/) - 2017 Apprentice Opportunities: The second term UFA application is now available: applications are due by June 2, 2017. Word Document PDF 2017 Intern Opportunities: We are not currently seeking interns. Employment Opportunities: There are no employment opportunities at this time. Consulting Opportunities: There are no consulting opportunities with Grow Pittsburgh at this time. Volunteer: Come - [Braddock Feast](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/braddock-feast/) - Artists, designers and chefs come together to create the ultimate Feast. Local chefs, event producers, food purveyors and creatives bring their talents to the table to celebrate an emerging community. A progressive dinner throughout key points in the Braddock Community - [Spring Soirée at Churchview Farm](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/spring-soiree-at-churchview-farm/) - May 24, 2017 Grow Pittsburgh collaborated with programming partner Churchview Farm for an evening that highlighted our Urban Farm Apprentice Program, relationships with local restaurants, and celebrated a third generation urban farm in Pittsburgh. Grow Pittsburgh apprentices gave tours of the farm while guests enjoyed live music by Arlo Aldo, beer from East End - [The Urban Harvester](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/the-urban-harvester/) - Our pre-Info Hub information center, the Urban Harvester offers posts on gardening, harvesting, and making use of that fine, extra-local produce! In these archives, you can find tips and techniques gleaned from our urban farms and gardens. We're working on consolidating these articles into Info Hub sheets. But for now, you can find info both here and - [Local Events](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/local-events/) - This calendar displays all Grow Pittsburgh events as well as those hosted by partner organizations, community gardens, and other local groups. Are you hosting an event that Grow Pittsburgh’s community of growers would be interested in? Fill out our event request form to have it added to this calendar. Add an Event *Please submit events - [Become a Member](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved-2/member/) - Join us! Our supporters are the heart of Grow Pittsburgh and help keep the movement growing. To become a member, simply make a donation of any amount or volunteer 5 hours or more at any of Grow Pittsburgh’s sites (urban farm production sites, community gardens, school gardens, or our Garden Resource Center). DONATEVOLUNTEER As a way - [Your Gift Will Help Grow Fresh Food!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/give-archived-20210504/) - This year of uncertainty is extending into winter, and people across Pittsburgh still face an overwhelming need for fresh fruits and vegetables. Helping to feed our community has never been more critical. Any amount you can donate will help increase the amount of healthy fresh food grown throughout our community to meet the growing need. - [From Bhutan to Pittsburgh: Januka Regmi finds a taste of home in the garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/from-bhutan-to-pittsburgh-januka-regmi-finds-a-taste-of-home-in-the-garden/) - Januka Regmi has volunteered at The Whitehall Peace and Community Garden, a program of South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) since its groundbreaking at the Whitehall United Presbyterian Church in 2016. The church hosts a garden for the residents of Whitehall Place Apartments (formerly Prospect Park) and weekly volunteers alternate harvesting for their families and for - [Join a Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/join-a-garden/) - So you want to join a community garden. That’s great! Community gardens have different levels of responsibility that vary from garden to garden. It’s important to consider how much time you have to devote to the garden, for example, and what you might like to gain from community gardening. To find out if there is - [Advocacy](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/what-we-do/advocacy/) - For many of our neighbors, raising their own food is an affordable way to eat healthier, access culturally appropriate foods, and improve the environment. However, many challenges stand in the way, from zoning laws to financial constraints. Grow Pittsburgh works to increase opportunities for residents to grow produce and raise farm animals in Allegheny County - [Resource Locator](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/resource-locator/) - Through class offerings, weekly garden tips, and interactive mapping, Grow Pittsburgh strives to connect you to resources in the community that will help you start gardening or improve your gardening skills. GARDEN WORKSHOP SERIES Attend the Grow Pittsburgh Garden Workshop Series to build knowledge and skills relating to growing and maintaining gardens. These classes are - [Building Partnerships](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/start-and-build-a-garden/building-partnerships/) - Community gardens are more than just the soil and plants – a successful community garden is really a network of relationships that may include neighbors, relatives, local businesses, churches and schools, civic government, and more. Start from what you have, rather than what you lack. The Asset-Based Community Development Institute website: https://resources.depaul.edu/abcd-institute/Pages/default.aspx Non-Profit Partner Having - [Blog](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/stories/) - Keep up-to-date on everything Grow Pittsburgh with our blog and our events calendar! You can also see our mentions in the press or read about our special events. - [Garden and Farm Resources](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/resources/) - Grow Pittsburgh is here to help residents interested in starting their own backyard garden or starting or getting involved in a local community garden. There are details for getting started, and resources to make your garden grow. Get growing! Backyard Gardens Are you an aspiring, novice or expert gardener looking for information on specific gardening topics? - [Application](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/application/) - To join the Garden Resource Center, please review and fill out the following forms. Stop by during our open hours to submit your paperwork and start borrowing! How It Works Policies and Conditions Membership Form - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/charleewilliams/) - Charlee Williams As Garden Resource Center Manager, Charlee oversees the operations and tool library at the Garden Resource Center. Contact Charlee about the Garden Resource Center and the tools available to the members throughout the season or if you want to share recipes. charlee@growpittsburgh.org 412-362-4769 Ext. 215 - [Farmers Seeking Land Listings](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-and-farm-resources-farmer-listings/) - Go Back to Land Leasing Resources Check out Farmers Seeking Land for lease in Pittsburgh. Grow Pittsburgh makes no representations whatsoever regarding the accuracy, quality, safety, suitability, or reliability of any information posted here. Any user of this site assumes all risks associated with its use. Grow Pittsburgh shall not be liable for any damages - [Why Grow Food?](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/about-us/why-grow-food/) - There are so many reasons to grow your own 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, including the following: Bolstering Food Security and Food Sovereignty According to the City of Pittsburgh’s 2020 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/brandy/) - Brandy Patterson Brandy is our Early Childhood Garden Educator. Contact Brandy if you’re interested in learning about ECE garden programming, how nature can improve your mental health, using herbs in your daily life and any sports related discussion. Contact Felicity with all things that should reach the Grow Pittsburgh community or to brainstorm DIY projects. - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/felicity/) - Felicity Thompson In her role as the Communications Coordinator, Felicity is responsible for managing Grow Pittsburgh’s social media channels, event communications, designing reports, and mailing newsletters. Contact Felicity with all things that should reach the Grow Pittsburgh community or to brainstorm DIY projects. felicity@growpittsburgh.org 412-362-4769 x207 - [Victoria Thurmond](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/victoria-2/) - Victoria Thurmond Victoria is our School Gardens Program Manager Contact Victoria about garden programming, building a garden at your ECE facility, or if you like to use plants to dye yarn and such. victoria@growpittsburgh.org 412.362.4769 Ext: 216 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/redding-2/) - Redding Jackson As Director of School Garden Programs, Redding supports our team of educators and builds relationships with community partners to further Grow Pittsburgh’s mission in schools. Contact Redding about ways to engage youth in the garden, home or school gardening questions, and where to find skunk cabbage or spring ephemerals around the city. redding@growpittsburgh.org - [Legacy Giving](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/legacy-giving/) - Leave a legacy that grows. Include Grow Pittsburgh in your estate plans A legacy gift to Grow Pittsburgh makes you a member of our Orchard Circle, benefitting future generations of people who want to learn to grow food for themselves and their neighbors, while helping you meet your philanthropic and financial goals. We created the - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/robertgrey/) - Robert Grey As the Urban Agriculture Programs Manager, Robert supports Grow Pittsburgh’s education and production department in a variety of ways. Robert’s main responsibilities include coordinating Grow Pittsburgh’s educational workshop series, teaching and mentoring youth through our Urban Farmers In Training program(UFIT), and engaging in direct outreach with the public. Contact Robert if you’re interested in - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/ruth/) - Ruth Marshall Ruth is a Garden Educator in the School Garden Program, teaching students about growing and cooking food at several of our multiple Learning Gardens. Contact Ruth about school garden programming, conscious parenting, raising chickens, and loving pitbulls. ruth@growpittsburgh.org 412-362-4769 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/rayden/) - Rayden Sorock As Director of Community Projects, Rayden supports our Community Projects team in starting new community gardens, supporting established gardens, and protecting gardens in our region in the long-term. He serves on the boards of Upstream and Pittsburgh LGBTQ Hockey. Contact Rayden if you’d like to learn more about starting and supporting community gardens or - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/heathermanning/) - Heather Manning Heather is a Garden Educator in the School Garden Program, teaching students about growing food in the garden at one of our three Flagship sites, the Pittsburgh Montessori School as well as multiple Learning Gardens. Contact Heather about school garden programming, garden inspired recipes, or the benefits of Hatha Yoga. heather@growpittsburgh.org 412-362-4769 x216 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/12634-2/) - Annie Fox In their role as a Community Garden Project Manager, Annie supports emerging and established community garden projects. Contact Annie if you’d like to learn more about starting and maintaining a community garden, talk about herbal medicines, or discuss your favorite soup recipes. annie@growpittsburgh.org 412 580 5934 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/jaagrit-2/) - Jaagrit Randhawa In her role as the Communications Coordinator, Jaagrit is responsible for managing Grow Pittsburgh’s social media channels, event communications, designing reports, and mailing newsletters. Contact Jaagrit with all things that should reach the Grow Pittsburgh community and also with your recommendations for the latest & the greatest food spots around town. jaagrit@growpittsburgh.org 412-362-4769 - [Learning Garden Program](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/school-gardens/learning-garden-program/) - Grow Pittsburgh and Big Green (formerly The Kitchen Community) previously partnered to bring schools Learning Gardens, ADA accessible outdoor classrooms built to fit organically into any school yard. They are designed to be easily managed spaces which schools take ownership over and incorporate into the structure and culture of their school community. The Learning Garden transforms - [CGSF Application](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/cgsf-application/) - Community Garden Sustainability Fund Application "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 6 - Community Garden Sustainability Fund Application 16% Before You Begin Welcome to the CGSF application! Are you sure exactly what supplies you want to request, including quantities, sources, and specific costs? If not, you're not ready to fill out the application yet. - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/11434-2/) - Silvan Goddin As the Shiloh Farm and Greenhouse Manager, Silvan grows and sells produce for the community at weekly farm stands, helps execute Grow Pittsburgh’s annual seedling sale, and oversees and educates volunteers, assistants, and workshop participants at the Shiloh urban farm site. Contact Silvan with questions about growing plants and mushrooms or to share - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/nick/) - Nick Lubecki As Braddock Farms Manager, Nick is responsible for growing the tens of thousands of pounds of fresh produce every season. He sells produce at the weekly seasonal farm stand, organizes events like the Farm Olympics and Zucchini Cook-Off and oversees and teaches Urban Farm Apprentices and other farm volunteer groups on the Braddock - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/adia-2/) - Adia Effiong As Director of School Garden Programs, Adia supports our team of educators and builds relationships with community partners to further Grow Pittsburgh’s mission in schools. Contact Adia with general questions about our School Garden Programs, farm to school programming in Pittsburgh Public Schools, or your favorite romantic comedy. adia@growpittsburgh.org 412.362.4769 x216 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/alyssa/) - Alyssa Kail In her role as the Community Garden Network Manager, Alyssa organizes projects awarded through the Community Garden Sustainability Fund and oversees the Community Garden Network to support established community gardens. Contact Alyssa about updating your garden’s listing on the Growers Map, applying for a Sustainability Fund award, or if you are interested in - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/ian-2/) - Ian Bonnet Ian is a Flagship Garden Educator in the School Garden Program, teaching students about growing food in the gardens at Pittsburgh Colfax and Pittsburgh Dilworth. Contact Ian about school garden programming, cassette tapes, and dialogue about bad movies. ian@growpittsburgh.org 412.362.4769 x216 - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/denele-2/) - Denele Hughson As Executive Director, Denele works with our great staff and partners to support Grow Pittsburgh’s mission to teach people how to grow food and promote the benefits that gardens bring to our neighborhoods. Contact Denele about our strategic plan, visioning, new partnerships, fundraising, or her expert opinion on a host of fantasy-related topics, including - [Shop](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/buy-our-goods/) - Produce Grow Pittsburgh farm managers, assistants, worksharers, youth, and volunteers work together to farm through the season to supply fresh-grown produce to local residents. Produce is sold through farm stands in the neighborhoods where our farm stands are located. Learn More Seedlings We offer a variety of vegetable, herb and flower seedlings to encourage individuals - [Growing for the future](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growing-for-the-future/) - After a lot of reflecting and dreaming, we recently completed our strategic plan for 2022-2026 and are eager to share it with you. For the next five years, our focus is to ensure that all people in our community have the resources, capacity, and knowledge to fully realize the benefits that food-growing projects bring to - [ESPAÑOL](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/espanol/) - Aprende más sobre lo que hacemos con nuestro folleto informativo. Por favor, mándame un e-mail info@growpittsburgh.org para más información o con cualquier pregunta. ¡Ver el folleto aquí! - [Frick Greenhouse](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/locations/frick-greenhouse/) - In 2006, The Frick Pittsburgh approached Grow Pittsburgh, offering the use of their beautiful, Victorian Frick Greenhouse. We utilize the east wing of the greenhouse for seedlings and other food production. Visit the Seedling Sale! Productive Produce Every year, we use organic growing practices to produce vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings at The Frick greenhouse. - [New Community Greenhouse and Urban Agriculture Hub at Garden Dreams](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/locations/garden-dreams/new-greenhouse-project-at-garden-dreams/) - Project Overview In Summer 2021, we completed construction of two new net zero energy greenhouses at Garden Dreams that are powered by an on-site solar array. Our staff began germinating seedlings in February 2022 and will open the greenhouses for our seedlings sale on April 15, 2022. A re-developed and community land trust-protected Garden Dreams location - [Add Listing](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/add-directory-listing/) - Add Listing Add Your Garden to the Growers’ Map Registering your community garden, community farm, schoolyard garden, urban farm, or community composting site helps raise awareness and visibility of the exciting growing that you’re doing and can help people in your community get involved too. Garden Categories Choose the categories that apply best for your garden. - [July - December 2021 Events Catalog](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/july-dec-2021-events-catalog/) - Please note: this catalog is meant to be a broad overview to aid in general scheduling purposes. For more details on an event as it approaches, visit the listing on our Events page by clicking the button below. Grow Pittsburgh Events - [January - July 2021 Events Catalog](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/january-july-2021-events-catalog-2/) - [Jobs](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/jobs/) - Jobs and Employment Opportunities We love our jobs, and it shows in our work environment, in the gardens we grow and the communities in which we work. Come grow with us! Available Positions 2019 Urban Farmers in Training Crew Leader/Youth Supervisor (Temporary summer position through KEYS Service/AmeriCorps) Consulting Opportunities There are no current consulting opportunities available. - [Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/become-a-corporate-partner/educational-improvement-tax-credit-eitc-program/) - Support School Gardens through the EITC Program! Giving through the EITC program directly supports local students and allows your business to earn up to 90% of your gift back in the form of a tax credit. How to Apply: The filing date is July 1 for first year applications. Businesses apply online stating what amount - [Farewell note from Mindy Schwartz, owner of Garden Dreams and co-founder of Grow Pittsburgh](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/locations/garden-dreams/farewell-note-from-mindy-schwartz-owner-of-garden-dreams-and-co-founder-of-grow-pittsburgh/) - Friends, Happy New Year and welcome to 2020! It's the start of a new decade and, fittingly so, the start of something new for Garden Dreams. Let me explain... The Gift of Garden Dreams As many of you know, I got married a little while back and over the last couple of years, I've been - [Seedling Sale](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/seedling-sale/) - [2020 seedling sale](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/2020-seedling-sale/) - [Garden Layouts](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-layouts/) - The Garden Layout is an interactive guide developed for school garden educators and farmers working to design their own educational garden. The Garden Layout will give you access to detailed information about what we grow in each season and why we choose the plants that we do. Make sure to rotate these beds yearly on a - [Donation List](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/locations/garden-resource-center/donation-list/) - Have spare tools or supplies to donate? Want to make a contribution? Thank you for considering the Garden Resource Center for your donation! Donations must be pre-approved and may only be accepted during normal business hours. Please contact grc@growpittsburgh.org or 412-362-4769 ext. 215 before donating. Only new or gently used tools and materials may be donated. - [Add An Event](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/local-events/add-an-event/) - [Harvest of the Month Poster Contest](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/school-gardens/farm-to-school/harvest-of-the-month-poster-contest/) - Oct ’19: Bell Pepper 1st Place Winner Submitted by Samantha Guldin 9th grader at University Prep Sept ’19: Grape Tomato 3rd Place Winner Submitted by Gudrun, 5th grader at Pittsburgh Montessori Nov ’19: Broccoli 3rd Place Winner Submitted by Sawyer Eberhart, 2nd grader at Concord Elementary Dec ’19: Carrot 2nd Place Winner Submitted by Evonna - [Garden Get Down](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-get-down-2/) - [You help kids try and love new, nutritious food!](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/you-help-kids-try-and-love-new-nutritious-food/) - We can’t thank you enough for your gifts of volunteer time and donations that support garden education for students throughout Pittsburgh. While winter is generally a slower period for the gardens, thanks to your support, nearly 400 second grade students spent this time learning to cook at our four Flagship Schools (Colfax, Dilworth, Faison, and - [Get Involved](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved-2/) - [Annual Report](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/wp-content-uploads-annualreport2018-individualpages-4-sm-1-pdf/) - [Seedlings](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/buy-our-goods/seedlings/) - Through our partnership with the Frick Art & Historical Center, Grow Pittsburgh grows seedlings at the Frick Greenhouse. Our seedlings are offered for sale to the general public and to our garden programs through grant funding each year. We offer a variety of vegetable, herb and some flower seedlings as part of our effort to - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/erin-2/) - Erin Gaughan In her role as a Flagship Garden Educator, Erin educates students in the Flagship School Gardens at Pittsburgh Faison and Pittsburgh Montessori about growing food and natural processes that occur in the garden. Contact Erin if you’re interested in volunteering in the School Garden Program or about vegan baking recipes. erin@growpittsburgh.org 412.362.4769 x221 - [Lessons by Season](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/lesson-plans/lessons-by-season/) - Click on each tab for a list of seasonally appropriate lessons. WinterFallSpringSummerWinter (Winter Cooking Program) Food Journal – 3rd Grade This Food Journal is made to accompany our Winter Cooking Program. We’ve included a worksheet and recipe to correspond with each lesson pair in the Program. We hope this journal encourage students to document their - [Lessons by Crop](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/lesson-plans/lessons-by-crop/) - Click on each tab for a dropdown list of lessons that highlight or include that crop. Amaranth Threshing and Winnowing Amaranth Threshing and winnowing are age-old practices that help farmers process raw grain crops into edible products. In this hands-on lesson, students will use many of their senses to process Amaranth grain, an ancient plant - [Children's Garden Book List](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/resources/school-gardens-2/childrens-garden-book-list/) - Are you interested in connecting the garden with your literacy goals and activities? Here you will find our favorite garden and food-focused children’s books and their basic descriptions. Many of these titles can be found in your local library! Kindergarten-2nd Grade Seeds Go, Seeds Grow by Weakland (Non-fiction) Farmer Molly’s favorite book! A lesson in - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/russ-2/) - Russ Thorsen As a Community Garden Coordinator, Russ works with community gardeners and their growing spaces in gardens throughout Allegheny County. Contact Russ with growing questions, community gardens, or Game of Thrones fan theories. russ@growpittsburgh.org - [](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/staff-and-board/about-us-staff-and-board-christina/) - Christina Bard As Development Manager, Christina enjoys sharing all of the wonderful things happening in Grow Pittsburgh’s programs with our supporters and securing funding to keep them going. Contact Christina about membership, marketing, corporate partnerships, fundraising events, or if you have great tree house ideas. christina@growpittsburgh.org 412.362.4769 x219 - [Garden Get Down](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-get-down/) - [Volunteer Jobs](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/volunteer/volunteer-jobs/) - Monthly Volunteer Projects - [Membership Grows Communities](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved/give/become-a-member/) - Your membership gift supports community gardens in our region.$20 subsidizes the fee for a low-income backyard gardener to access tools and garden supplies through the Garden Resource Center$25 can cover the cost of a soil test for a community garden$30 supplies the hardware for a new 3-bin compost system$40 provides cover crop seed for the - [Grow Pittsburgh Seedling Pre-Order Form](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grow-pittsburgh-seedling-pre-order-form/) - [Workshop Series Feedback](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/workshop-series-feedback/) - g - [Grow Pittsburgh Volunteer Request](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/grow-pittsburgh-volunteer/) - [Community Garden Sustainability Survey](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/gset/) - [Sign-in Form](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/eventsignin/) - [2018 Grow Pittsburgh Donor Survey](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/2018-grow-pittsburgh-donor-survey/) - [Media Kit](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/media-kit/) - Grow Pittsburgh Brochure: PDF download Logos: PNG Color PNG Greyscale - [Teacher Workshop Feedback Form](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/teacher-workshop-feedback-form/) - [School Garden Interest Form](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/school-garden-interest-form/) - [Contact Us](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/contact-us/) - 6587 Hamilton Avenue #2W Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Please click the map for directions 412-362-GROW (4769) info@growpittsburgh.org - [Harvest Feast](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/harvest-feast-2016/) - Grow Pittsburgh’s 2016 Harvest Feast! October 23rd 12-4pm The Frick Community Room, 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 All are welcome to attend this FREE event, but please RSVP so we know how many to expect! Join Grow Pittsburgh for our end-of-season event - [Become a Member Today - testing](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved/give/become-member-today-testing/) - [Outreach & Publicity](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/start-and-build-a-garden/outreach-and-publicity/) - People are the foundation of any community garden effort and they are the place to start your organizing. It’s best to keep an open mind and let the people who become invested in the project take an active role in shaping it. From the beginning, establish a welcoming environment. Everyone who expresses support for the - [Programs](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/about-us/programs/) - Every day, more and more people are recognizing the value and benefit of growing their own food. Grow Pittsburgh’s educational programs seek to assist individuals in all stages of life in broadening and deepening their knowledge of our food system and where our food comes from, in the context of urban agriculture. Through our work - [Community Garden Network](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/community-garden-network/) - There are more than 80 community and school gardens throughout Allegheny County. The Community Garden Network connects community gardens to each other and to resources through regular in-person meet-ups, workshops, field trips and newsletters. Stay tuned for more information about how your community garden can join the network! - [Media](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/about-us/media/) - In the News View both recent articles articles and archives of news stories featuring Grow Pittsburgh’s team members and programs. Learn More Press Releases Access our archive of the Grow Pittsburgh press releases to learn about past and current events, initiatives, and announcements from our organization. Coming soon. Press Kit Interested in covering Grow Pittsburgh - [News and Events](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/news-and-events/) - [Create a Vision](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-gardens/start-and-build-a-garden/create-a-vision/) - How will your garden change your community and people’s lives? This is your garden vision. Having one can unify your garden group, help set your priorities, and provide a touchstone as you move forward. A vision statement is a clear, concise, specific phrase that can become the tagline for your garden, but bullet-points can be - [Water](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/growers-library99/water/) - Estimating Water Use There are many factors that impact the amount of water used on a given garden: rainfall amount, the crops being grown, use of mulch (which cuts down on evaporation), soil texture. Despite these variables, it’s possible to get a general sense of how much water you will need during the course of - [Garden at Home](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved/garden-at-home/) - [Problem Solving](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/problem-solving/) - Resources: Anticipating Problems compiled with info from Philadelphia Greens (NEEDS A DOC LINK) Citizen’s Handbook: Keeping People - [Grow More Leaders](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/about-us/programs/grow-more-leaders/) - Meet Robert, an aspiring entrepreneur Robert Grey has been involved with the Braddock Youth Project since 2008. He has enjoyed working on Braddock Youth Project's Flower Farm, but was using a lot of trial and error that produced mixed results. In 2014, he was accepted into Grow Pittsburgh's Urban Farm Apprenticeship program, working at all - [Trainings and Apprenticeships](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/trainings-and-apprenticeships/) - [Community Garden Support](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/community-garden-support/) - [Partners](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/partners/) - [My Account](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/my-account/) - [woocommerce_my_account] - [Directory Dashboard](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/directory-dashboard/) - [Eleven Benefit Dinner](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/eleven-benefit-dinner/) - Join us May 11 for a five-course meal, including wine pairings and dessert, created by big Burrito Executive Chef Bill Fuller and Eleven Executive Chef Eli Wahl. The dinner will feature seasonal greens grown by Grow Pittsburgh. This intimate meal will be an evening to remember. Wednesday, May 11 6:00 p.m. - [Our Mission, Vision and Values](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/about-us/our-mission-vision-and-values-2/) - MISSION Our mission is to teach people how to grow food and promote the benefits gardens bring to our neighborhoods. VISION We envision the day when everyone in our city and region grows and eats fresh, local and healthy food. VALUES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: prioritizing neighborhood voices to guide programs ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: using, teaching and advocating - [Special Events](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/special-events-2015/) - big Burrito Benefit Dinner May 11, 2016 Join us on May 11 for a five course menu including wine pairings and dessert created by big Burrito Executive Chef Bill Fuller. The dinner will feature seasonal greens grown by Grow Pittsburgh. This intimate meal will be an evening to remember. Tickets are $175 per person - [Volunteer Personal Portal](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/volunteer-personal-portal/) - [Volunteer Sign Up](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/volunteer-sign-up/) - [Symposium on Urban Agriculture and Public Policy](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/symposium-on-urban-agriculture-and-public-policy/) - Children's Museum Pittsburgh transportation details: 10 Children's Way Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Public Transit PAT bus route 54C stops near the Children’s Museum. Note: Due to the construction of Allegheny Square Park, this bus stop has been moved down the street. It is still located on Children's Way, in the inner circle of Allegheny Square West. - [Thanks](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved/give/thanks/) - Thanks for signing up. - [Membership Form](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/get-involved/give/membership-form/) - First Name Last Name Email Company City State AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT - [Start a Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/start-a-garden/) - We receive many calls at Grow Pittsburgh from residents interested in starting their own backyard garden or starting or getting involved in a local community garden. This section of the website is meant to guide you through some key aspects of getting started, and point you to resources that will make it easier. Use the menu ## Events - [Medicinal Syrups](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/medicinal-syrups/) - Have you ever wondered how to make your own medicinal syrup? We will learn the basics of herbal syrup making with herbalist Therese Robbins of Heart Beet Herbals and discuss herbs and spices to make a super-powered health tonic for you and your family - [How to use an electric pressure canner & Winter pressure canning recipes](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/how-to-use-an-electric-pressure-canner-winter-pressure-canning-recipes/) - Why pressure can over water bath canning? What are the things that SHOULD be pressure-canned? These questions and more will be answered in this virtual class. Our instructor will go over the steps to using an electric pressure canner as well as share recipes that you can make and pressure can to get us through - [Microgreens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/microgreens-4/) - Microgreens aren't just for fancy restaurant dishes! Learn how to grow fast, easy, and extremely delicious microgreens inside throughout the winter. Sample fun flavor combinations and come away with all the knowledge you need to set up your own home microgreen growing station at home. - [Urban Farms: Certifying Organic, One Step at a Time](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/urban-farms-certifying-organic-one-step-at-a-time/) - This workshop is designed to guide urban farmers through the process of achieving organic certification. Participants will learn about the essential steps and requirements for obtaining organic certification for their farms. The workshop will cover topics such as organic farming practices, record-keeping, soil health management, and navigating certification standards. It aims to empower urban farmers - [7th Annual Braddock Fall Festival](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/7th-annual-braddock-fall-festival/) - You’re invited to the 7th Annual Braddock Farm Fall Festival on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00AM-2:00PM at Braddock Farms (1000 Braddock Ave, 15104). A FREE, community, and family-friendly celebration of the Fall Harvest season. Join us for food, crafts, games, pumpkins, demos, and much more! FREE street parking is available along Braddock Ave. Enter in - [Microgreens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/microgreens-3/) - Microgreens aren't just for fancy restaurant dishes! Learn how to grow fast, easy, and extremely delicious microgreens inside throughout the winter. Sample fun flavor combinations and come away with all the knowledge you need to set up your own home microgreen growing station at home. - [Paw Paw Party at Garden Dreams](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/paw-paw-party-at-garden-dreams-3/) - Have you ever tasted a pawpaw? Do you know what a pawpaw is? Come to Garden Dreams to sample local pawpaws as they ripen. Gabrielle Marsden will explain their anachronistic ways and discuss the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly. A miracle happened this year when a zebra swallowtail showed up in Greenfield and laid eggs for - [Water Bath Canning for beginners: Pickled Jalapenos](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/water-bath-canning-for-beginners-pickled-jalapenos/) - Turn that harvest of peppers into delicious pickled peppers. This will be a workshop that is easy for beginners to follow along and make their very own water bath pickled peppers. - [Painting With Plants: Making and Painting with Watercolors from the Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/painting-with-plants-making-and-painting-with-watercolors-from-the-garden/) - In this workshop, you'll learn how to make pastel pigments from flowers and how to apply them with simple watercolor techniques. - [Paw Paw Party at Garden Dreams](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/paw-paw-party-at-garden-dreams/) - Have you ever tasted a pawpaw? Do you know what a pawpaw is? Come to Garden Dreams to sample local pawpaws as they ripen. Gabrielle Marsden will explain their anachronistic ways and discuss the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly. A miracle happened this year when a zebra swallowtail showed up in Greenfield and laid eggs for - [Paw Paw Party at Garden Dreams](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/paw-paw-party-at-garden-dreams-2/) - Have you ever tasted a pawpaw? Do you know what a pawpaw is? Come to Garden Dreams to sample local pawpaws as they ripen. Gabrielle Marsden will explain their anachronistic ways and discuss the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly. A miracle happened this year when a zebra swallowtail showed up in Greenfield and laid eggs for - [How to Start a Community Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/how-to-start-a-community-garden/) - This workshop focuses on the organizing, people power building, and community engagement aspects of community garden work. We touch on other topics like design, the build process, and growing techniques. You'll have the chance to explore a Wilkinsburg community garden and connect with other community gardeners from around town. - [Cover Cropping on Urban Farms and Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/cover-cropping-on-urban-farms-and-gardens/) - Cover cropping is an amazing tool for protecting and building soil in your farm or garden. Learn techniques to incorporate cover cropping into intensive vegetable production as well as the benefits of cover cropping. - [Growing Ginger Indoors & Out](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-ginger-indoors-out/) - Did you know you can grow ginger in Pittsburgh? You don't even need a greenhouse! Come learn about how to grow ginger in your own garden. Farmers Hanna & Tara will talk about sourcing seed, pre-sprouting, transplanting, harvesting & preserving. - [Beneficial Plants and Herbs for Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/beneficial-plants-and-herbs-for-community-gardens/) - Join us at the Bellevue Friendship Garden to learn about incorporating beneficial plants and herbs into your community garden space. Beneficials are often native, but may also be culinary or medicinal herbs. How can we establish beneficial plantings that help manage crop pests, add color and personality to garden sites, and become part of our - [Pepper School](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/pepper-school-2/) - Learn how to grow and care for your home pepper garden that will take your culinary dishes to the next level. Participants will learn about growing peppers in containers and in-ground beds. We will touch on seed starting, cultivation techniques, pest/disease issues, and favorite varieties and do an informal tasting, most likely just right off - [Back to School Teacher Workshop: Fall Planting Basics](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/back-to-school-teacher-workshop-fall-planting-basics/) - Plan your fall planting with the school gardens team. Learn basic strategies for crop rotation throughout the year and leave prepared to clean up your garden this fall. - [Extending the Garden Season](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/extending-the-garden-season/) - Learn some strategies for Fall and Winter growing in the home garden. - [Growing for Donation: Community Garden Production & Distribution Strategies](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-for-donation-community-garden-production-distribution-strategies/) - Many community gardens seek to increase fresh food access in their neighborhoods by growing crops to share with community members for free, or donating produce to local food pantries. How can we make the most of our efforts to grow healthy, productive crops for donation? Learn from local garden leaders and Grow Pittsburgh staff. Thanks - [Pest & Disease Walk](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/pest-disease-walk/) - Join us for a Summer Pest and Disease walk with Penn State Extension agent Glen Bupp - [Shiloh Farm Open House](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/shiloh-farm-open-house/) - Come check out Shiloh Farm and see all the food and community we are growing in North Point Breeze! Take a tour of our quarter-acre production farm and meet our laying hens, honeybees, and more! We will have free food cooking on the grill, tomato-tasting, and art activities for kids and adults. - [Picnic at Shiloh](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/picnic-at-shiloh/) - Enjoy a picnic dinner at Shiloh Farm while supporting Grow Pittsburgh! In collaboration with the culinary creatives behind the Giving Series, Lola's Eatery & @iamrachelbakes, guests will enjoy a picnic basket filled with farm-fresh goodies & unique non-alcoholic beverages while learning about Grow Pittsburgh's programming. This event is BYOB (booze & blankets). Feel free to - [Zucchini Day 2024](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/zucchini-day-2024/) - Join us for National Zucchini Day at our Braddock Farm! We will be grilling up Zucchini at our farm from 3:30pm-5 pm so you can share in the abundance. Plus, bring your largest zucchini in for our biggest zucchini contest weigh-off, with a prize for the biggest! - [Tomato School](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/tomato-school-2/) - Learn how to grow and care for your home tomato garden. Farmers Tara & Hanna will guide participants through the Shiloh tomato field and discuss everything from seed selection and transplanting, to trellising and pruning, harvesting best practices, to pest and disease management. We will share insight into favorite preparations & uses. Plus, we will - [Eat Your Garden Weeds](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/eat-your-garden-weeds-2/) - Mid Summer is often when our gardens get taken over by weeds, but don't despair! While keeping your garden beds weeded is important so your veggies can thrive, many of these pesky plants are actually delicious, nutritious and edible. Learn how to identify the tastiest weeds in your garden as well the best ways to - [Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-at-braddock-farms-6/) - Join us for our Monthly Volunteer Project at Braddock Farms. Open to anyone wanting to volunteer with Grow Pittsburgh. You will help out with things like: Mulching pathways, weeding and cultivating garden beds, general clean-up and beautification of the farm and the surrounding area, flower plantings, etc. - [Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-at-braddock-farms-5/) - Join us for our Monthly Volunteer Project at Braddock Farms. Open to anyone wanting to volunteer with Grow Pittsburgh. You will help out with things like: Mulching pathways, weeding and cultivating garden beds, general clean-up and beautification of the farm and the surrounding area, flower plantings, etc. - [Volunteer Day att Braddock Farms](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-att-braddock-farms/) - Join us for our Monthly Volunteer Project at Braddock Farms. Open to anyone wanting to volunteer with Grow Pittsburgh. You will help out with things like: Mulching pathways, weeding and cultivating garden beds, general clean-up and beautification of the farm and the surrounding area, flower plantings, etc. - [How to Grow a Culinary Herb Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/how-to-grow-a-culinary-herb-garden/) - Learn how to grow and care for your home herb garden to take your culinary dishes to the next level this season. Participants will tour the gardens. Tara and Hanna will discuss herbs cultivated at both Churchview and Grow Pittsburgh. They will share their favorite uses and recipes. Everyone will take home herb seedlings (courtesy - [Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/outdoor-mushroom-cultivation-2/) - 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 the knowledge and resources to grow several other kinds of delicious and healthy - [Flower School](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/flower-school/) - Learn how to grow a cut flower garden in your yard! Tara and Hanna will discuss our favorite varieties, including both annuals and perennials. We will talk about planting techniques, basic garden maintence, and proper harvest. - [Backyard Farm School: Chickens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/backyard-farm-school-chickens-2/) - 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. - [Pressure Canning 101](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/pressure-canning-101/) - Interested in pressure canning but not sure where to start? Join Grow Pittsburgh for an introductory workshop that will discuss what foods should be pressure canned, how pressure canning works, and safety while pressure canning. Participants will leave this workshop with a basic understanding of how pressure canners work, when to pressure can vs. water - [Growing Berries](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-berries/) - Growing berries is one of the most rewarding home crops. Learn how Braddock Farm grows Red Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Blackberries and Grapes - [Eat Your Garden Weeds](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/eat-your-garden-weeds/) - As the weather gets hot, weeds in the garden start to explode! And while keeping your garden beds weeded is important so your veggies can thrive, many of these pesky plants are actually delicious, nutritious and edible. Learn how to identify the tastiest weeds in your garden as well the best ways to harvest, process - [Irrigation](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/irrigation/) - 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. This - [Raised Garden Beds](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/raised-garden-beds/) - Join us at the GRC to learn how to build Raised Garden Beds! - [Intro to Gardening: Caring for your Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/intro-to-gardening-caring-for-your-garden-2/) - You planted your garden.... now what?! In this workshop, you will learn about basic organic garden maintenance. We will cover weeding, mulching, pest & disease identification and management and soil health. We will also talk about succession planting to get the most out of our urban spaces. - [Native Plants](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/native-plants/) - Learn about native plants in the Pennsylvania /Pittsburgh area with the Western PA chapter of Wild Ones! - [2024 Community Composter School Info Session](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/2024-community-composter-school-info-session/) - Community Composter School is an opportunity for folks who work with an existing compost site (often at a community garden) to become advanced compost managers and skilled compost educators. Supplies are provided and consultation will be available to each participant as you make progress with your compost site. Attend this info session for more details - [Organic Gardening Basics for Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/organic-gardening-basics-for-community-gardens-2/) - Join us for a quick & dirty on organic gardening geared towards folks who are managing or participating in community gardens. We'll cover the most essential gardening basics: soil health pests and diseases garden planning tips for watering, weeding and mulching We'll bring it home to topics specific to community gardens: low-maintenance growing strategies gardening - [How to Design & Build a Community Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/how-to-design-build-a-community-garden-2/) - Learn how to plan out a multipurpose community garden space to function how you need it to, and learn to build it so that it'll last. We'll touch on many topics, from groundhog fencing and raised bed supplies to methods for designing accessible garden gathering space for young kids and older adults. We'll also tackle - [Composting 101](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/composting-101-2/) - This zoom workshop will introduce gardeners to the fundamentals of creating healthy composts. Learn the basics of soil and decomposition science, management of compost ingredients and how to build and utilize various compost systems at home. A Q&A session following the presentation will allow participants to follow up with any questions they may have about - [Intro to Gardening: Caring for your Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/intro-to-gardening-caring-for-your-garden/) - You planted your garden.... now what?! In this workshop, you will learn about basic organic garden maintenance. We will cover weeding, mulching, pest & disease identification and management and soil health. We will also talk about succession planting to get the most out of our urban spaces. - [Seed Starting](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/seed-starting/) - 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 hands-on seed-planting activity. A list of resources will also be provided for purchasing the seeds and equipment that will be discussed. Each participant - [Early Spring Teacher Workshop](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/early-spring-teacher-workshop/) - As we come out of Winter, we remember it's going to be Spring soon! It's time to start planning your garden! In this workshop, our school garden team will share how to plan and map your garden. We will also be starting seeds together for you to take home. Garden mapping and seed starting indoors - [Farm Fresh Trivia Fundraiser](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/farm-fresh-trivia-fundraiser/) - Join Grow Pittsburgh and Drew's Clues for a trivia fundraiser night at Goodlander Cocktail Brewery! Ticket price includes catering from Salem's Market and Grill. You can register solo or as a team (of up to 6 people) If registering as a team, list your team name and team mates names in the optional question after purchasing a - [Microgreens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/microgreens-2/) - Microgreens aren't just for fancy restaurant dishes! Learn how to grow fast, easy, and extremely delicious microgreens inside throughout the winter. Sample fun flavor combinations and come away with all the knowledge you need to set up your own home microgreen growing station - [Container Gardening](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/container-gardening-2/) - In this workshop attendees will learn about the basics of growing plants in pots and containers. We will discuss some pros and cons of container gardening, learn about good container varieties to grow, and much more! There will be a hands on component where participants can seed and take home their very own spinach or - [Growing Mushrooms Indoors](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-mushrooms-indoors-2/) - Mushrooms are quick and easy to grow inside any time of year, providing fresh and delicious mushrooms in as little as a month. In this hands-on workshop we will go over the equipment and techniques needed for successfully setting up a simple growing chamber for cultivating mushrooms on straw or other common garden materials. Participants - [Community Outreach & Building People Power for Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/community-outreach-building-people-power-for-community-gardens-2/) - Community Outreach & Building People Power for Community Gardens (part of the Grow Pittsburgh "How to Start a Community Garden" series - originally created for new garden groups, but now meant for both new and experienced community gardeners): Alongside tending to the garden, building people power is a constant task for community gardens. It can - [Making Herbal Honeys](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/making-herbal-honeys/) - Herbal honeys are a delightful way to take in the powerful medicine of herbs in a gentle way. Learn the proper techniques and appropriate herbs to infuse into honey. Everyone will go home with their own jar. - [How to Gather & Lead a Community Garden Team](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/how-to-gather-lead-a-community-garden-team-2/) - How to Gather & Lead a Community Garden Team (part of the Grow Pittsburgh "How to Start a Community Garden" series - originally created for new garden groups, but now meant for both new and experienced community gardeners): At the core of each successful community garden is a strong team. Learn to engage the folks - [Growing Mushrooms Indoors](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-mushrooms-indoors-3/) - Mushrooms are quick and easy to grow inside any time of year, providing fresh and delicious mushrooms in as little as a month. In this hands-on workshop we will go over the equipment and techniques needed for successfully setting up a simple growing chamber for cultivating mushrooms on straw or other common garden materials. Participants - [Herbal Tea Support for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/herbal-tea-support-for-fertility-pregnancy-and-postpartum/) - For centuries herbs have helped people on the journey when trying to conceive and beyond. Knowing which herbs can help at which step of the journey can be empowering. Students will go home with a tea blend. - [Elderberry Syrup](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/elderberry-syrup/) - Have you ever wondered how to make your own elderberry syrup? Elder is an incredible herbal ally native and abundant to our region. We will learn the basics of herbal syrup making and discuss additional herbs and spices to make a super-powered health tonic for you and your family. - [Intro to Gardening: Starting your garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/intro-to-gardening-starting-your-garden-2/) - In this Intro level Garden Basics workshop, attendees will learn about the basic needs of plants. We will discuss how to choose a garden location, when and how to plant your garden, and different types of plants you can grow! Come with all of your gardening questions! - [Intro to Gardening: Starting your garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/intro-to-gardening-starting-your-garden/) - In this Intro level Garden Basics workshop, attendees will learn about the basic needs of plants. We will discuss how to choose a garden location, when and how to plant your garden, and different types of plants you can grow! Come with all of your gardening questions! - [Fundraising for Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/fundraising-for-community-gardens/) - Are you seeking money or donations for your community garden? In this webinar, we'll cover a handful of general fundraising strategies for community garden leaders, as well as some funding resources that are specific to Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. - [Fall Vegetable Ferment](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/fall-vegetable-ferment/) - The harvest season is near and it's the perfect time to learn how to ferment autumn's vegetables! Join Trevor Ring, founder of Community Cultures, in this introductory fermentation workshop to learn about the power of using microbes to harness creativity and flavor. The focus of this workshop will be on sauerkraut and brined vegetables--participants will - [Making and Using Herb Infused Oils Topically](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/making-and-using-herb-infused-oils-topically/) - Herb oils can be used to soothe and support skin, muscle, and even bones. Having them in as a part of your herbal arsenal is key to overall herbal support. We will learn from Denise from Triple Moon Apothocary and make an infused oil to bring home. Additional supplies can be purchased to make infused - [Microgreens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/microgreens/) - Microgreens aren't just for fancy restaurant dishes! Learn how to grow fast, easy, and extremely delicious microgreens inside throughout the winter. Sample fun flavor combinations and come away with all the knowledge you need to set up your own home microgreen growing station - [The Case to Kill Your Lawn](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/the-case-to-kill-your-lawn/) - Thinking about getting rid of your turf grass lawn? This workshop will discuss why to consider an alternative lawn, how to remove your turf grass, and what to do next. - [6th Annual Braddock Fall Festival](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/6th-annual-braddock-fall-festival/) - You’re invited to the 6th Annual Braddock Farm Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7th from 10:00AM-2:00PM at Braddock Farms (1000 Braddock Ave, 15104). A FREE, community, and family-friendly celebration of the Fall Harvest season. Join us for food, crafts, games, pumpkins, demos, and much more! FREE street parking is available along Braddock Ave. This event - [Applesauce Workshop (hot water bath canning)](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/applesauce-workshop-hot-water-bath-canning/) - Apples thrive in our region in the late summer and fall. Come learn how to preserve some of that delicious abundance by making and canning homemade applesauce. In this workshop, we will go over the process of preparing and cooking down apples into applesauce. We will also demonstrate how to use the water bath canning - [Roasted Salsa Demo](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/roasted-salsa-demo/) - We will demo how to preserve our favorite roasted tomato salsa! We will go through the whole process of cooking & canning the salsa in the Braddock Outdoor Kitchen. We will have copies of the recipe and you will be able to purchase all of the veggies in the salsa at the Braddock Farm Stand - [Growing and Processing Small Scale Staple Crops: Corn](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-and-processing-small-scale-staple-crops-corn/) - Growing staple crops to feed your friends and family is possible in a small space! In this hands on workshop, Jordan Tony of Homegrown Handgathered will show participants how to grow, harvest, store and process heirloom grain corn on a small scale to make delicious and nutritious meals like tacos, polenta, cornbread and more. - [Accessibility for Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/accessibility-for-community-gardens/) - How do you make a community garden space as accessible as possible? At this workshop, we will consider: layout and design infrastructure and tools communication methods and technology cultural approaches to accessibility We'll look at case studies from garden groups who are putting serious effort into creating community garden spaces that are accessible for folks - [Hot Peppers and Hot Sauce](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/hot-peppers-and-hot-sauce/) - Come and learn about the basics of making hot sauce and how you can incorporate hot peppers into your everyday cooking. This workshop is sponsored by CRAFT at Chatham University and led by Trina Goggins from The Hood Garden. - [Shiloh Farm Open House](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/shiloh-open-house/) - Come check out Shiloh Farm and see all the food and community we are growing in North Point Breeze. Take a tour of our quarter-acre production farm and meet our laying hens, honeybees, and more! We will have free food cooking on the grill, tomato-tasting, and art activities for kids and adults. - [Growing Figs](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-figs/) - Did you ever eat a luscious, juicy, fresh fig? Tastes nothing like your everyday Fig Newton! Come learn about figs’ origin and cultural history, unusual characteristics and varieties specific to northern climes. Yes it is possible to grow fig trees in the North! Then explore how and when to prune, harvest, and preserve figs. And - [Ginger and Tumeric School](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/ginger-and-tumeric-school/) - Did you know you can grow ginger in Pittsburgh? You don't even need a greenhouse! Come learn about how to grow ginger in your own garden. Farmers Hanna & Tara will talk about sourcing seeds, pre-sprouting, transplanting, harvesting & preserving. - [Making Handmade Paper from Garden Waste & Invasive Japanese Knotweed](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/making-handmade-paper-from-garden-waste-invasive-japanese-knotweed/) - Participants will partake in an exploration of paper-making processes and Japanese knotweed invasion history while creating sheets of handmade paper using sustainable practices. Participants of all ages will assist in beating garden waste and invasive plant fibers to a pulp! They will also make sheets of paper by hand and embellish the paper with a - [Paw Paw Parties](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/paw-paw-parties-3/) - Have you ever tasted a pawpaw? Do you know what a pawpaw is? Come to Garden Dreams to sample local pawpaws as they ripen. Gabrielle Marsden will explain their anachronistic ways and discuss the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly that will soon return to Pittsburgh after an absence of a hundred years! Maybe you can help - [Paw Paw Parties](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/paw-paw-parties-2/) - Have you ever tasted a pawpaw? Do you know what a pawpaw is? Come to Garden Dreams to sample local pawpaws as they ripen. Gabrielle Marsden will explain their anachronistic ways and discuss the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly that will soon return to Pittsburgh after an absence of a hundred years! Maybe you can help - [Paw Paw Parties](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/paw-paw-parties/) - Have you ever tasted a pawpaw? Do you know what a pawpaw is? Come to Garden Dreams to sample local pawpaws as they ripen. Gabrielle Marsden will explain their anachronistic ways and discuss the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly that will soon return to Pittsburgh after an absence of a hundred years! Maybe you can help - [Pressure Canning](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/pressure-canning/) - Interested in pressure canning but not sure where to start? Join Grow Pittsburgh for an introductory workshop that will discuss what foods should be pressure canned, how pressure canning works, and safety while pressure canning. Participants will leave this workshop with a basic understanding of how pressure canners work, when to pressure can vs. water - [Intro to Canning Tomatoes](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/intro-to-canning-tomatoes/) - Come and learn how to get started with your tomato canning projects! In this workshop we will go over the equipment and processes for safely preparing tomato sauce for winter use. After the workshop participants can visit the Braddock Farmstand to purchase bulk tomatoes for canning. - [Sourcing with Simplicity- Dinner with Grow Pittsburgh and Patagonia](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/sourcing-with-simplicity-dinner-with-grow-pittsburgh-and-patagonia/) - Join us for a Farm to Table dinner with Patagonia on August 13th at Ineffable Café. Come enjoy a three-course meal from Veggies N’at, with drinks provided by Goodlander Cocktail Brewery. Doors will open at 6PM with dinner being served at 6:30PM. This event is a fundraiser with sliding-scale tickets. Please give as generously as - [Tomato School](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/tomato-school/) - Learn how to grow and care for your home tomato garden. Farmers Tara & Hanna will guide participants through the Shiloh tomato field and discuss everything from seed selection and transplanting, to trellising and pruning, harvesting best practices, to pest and disease management. We will share insight into favorite preparations & uses. Plus, we will - [Zucchini Festival](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/zucchini-festival/) - Join us for our 5th annual Pittsburgh Zucchini Festival! Enter your zucchini into our biggest zucchini contest weigh-off. Bring a zucchini dish to share in our zucchini cook-off, and practice your zucchini skills in our Zucchini Olympics, including the famous Zucchini Home Run Derby. Featuring fresh zucchini from Braddock Farm. Our farm stand will also - [Garden Get Down 2023](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/garden-get-down-2023/) - The Garden Get Down is our annual celebration that uplifts fresh food and gardening, while raising money to support Grow Pittsburgh’s programming across our community. Join us on Wednesday, August 23, to celebrate the many ways that growing and sharing fresh local food is helping neighborhoods across Allegheny County. BUY TICKETS - [Tending to the Garden with Camille T. Dungy and Denele Hughson](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/tending-to-the-garden-with-camille-t-dungy-and-denele-hughson/) - Join our partners at City of Asylum for this author event, moderated by our own Denele Hughson. This program welcomes poet and scholar Camille T. Dungy for a reading and conversation surrounding her essay collection, Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden. Soil is a seminal work that expands how we talk about the natural world - [Accessible Movie Night at Garden Dreams (with audio description): Chicken Run](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/accessible-movie-night-at-garden-dreams-with-audio-description-chicken-run/) - Join Grow Pittsburgh and BOLD for a free Family Garden Movie Night. Bring your own lawn chairs and snacks. We will have popcorn and soda. This film will be accessible to the blind and will be audio described. BOLD (Blind Outdoor Leisurely Development). Audio description is voice narration that describes what is happening on the - [Pepper School](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/pepper-school/) - Learn how to grow and care for your home pepper garden that will take your culinary dishes to the next level. Participants will learn about seeding and cultivating, in both in-ground beds and containers. We will touch on seed starting, cultivation techniques, pest/disease issues,and do an informal tasting, most likely just right off the plants! - [Pest and Disease Walk at Braddock Farm](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/pest-and-disease-walk-at-braddock-farm/) - Join Penn State Extension Agent Glenn Bubb for a pest and disease walk around Braddock Farm. We will check on all the crops on this one acre mixed vegetable urban farm. We’ll take special note of how tomato crops are doing as well as the fall greens and cabbage. Glenn will share tips on diagnosis - [New Beginnings: Sol Patch Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/new-beginnings-sol-patch-garden/) - Owner Collette Walsh will show us around her new main field site in Braddock, PA, after moving from an incubator site at Hill Top Urban Farm. Learn about the site preparation steps she took and what remediation is necessary for starting a new farm, as well as how to transition from an incubator farm to a - [Pollinator Week at Garden Dreams](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/pollinator-week-at-garden-dreams/) - 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 - [be.wilder Grower-to-Grower Tour](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/be-wilder-grower-to-grower-tour-2/) - 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 - [be.wilder Grower-to-Grower Tour](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/be-wilder-grower-to-grower-tour/) - 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 - [Free Soil Education and Soil Lead Screening](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/free-soil-education-and-soil-lead-screening/) - 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 - [Backyard Farm School: Growing Berries](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/backyard-farm-school-growing-berries/) - Growing berries is one of the most rewarding home crops. Learn how Braddock Farm grows Red Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Blackberries and Grapes - [Backyard Farm School: Chickens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/backyard-farm-school-chickens/) - 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. - [Leasing Land for Growing Projects](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/leasing-land-for-growing-projects/) - Are you a grower interested in expanding your growing project and need more space? Are you a property owner and are interested in a grower using your space? Join us for a conversation where we hear from and Farmer and Landlord on their experience with land leasing. Join us to discuss the importance of having - [Irrigation Systems for Urban Growers](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/irrigation-systems-for-urban-growers/) - 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 - [Free Soil Screening with ACCD](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/free-soil-screening-with-accd/) - In Partnership with Grow Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Conservation District will host a Free Soil Lead Screening for county residents. In Allegheny county, there has been a surge in interest in backyard gardening as well as revitalization of vacant lot space to be used for urban agriculture, community green space, play yard construction, and more. Get - [Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-at-braddock-farms-4/) - 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 - [Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-at-braddock-farms-3/) - 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 - [Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-at-braddock-farms-2/) - 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 - [Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-at-braddock-farms/) - 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 - [Garden Dreams Tour for Farmers](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/garden-dreams-tour-for-farmers/) - 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 - [Container Gardening](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/container-gardening/) - 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. - [Garden Basics](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/garden-basics/) - In this Intro level Garden Basics workshop, attendees will learn about the basic needs of plants. We will discuss how to choose a garden location, when and how to plant your garden, and different types of plants you can grow! Come with all of your gardening questions! - [Composting 101](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/composting-101/) - An introduction to composting for backyard gardeners and community gardens. This zoom workshop will introduce gardeners to the fundamentals of creating healthy composts. Learn the basics of soil and decomposition science, management of compost ingredients and how to build and utilize various compost systems at home. A Q&A session following the presentation will allow participants - [Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/outdoor-mushroom-cultivation/) - 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 - [Organic Gardening Basics for Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/organic-gardening-basics-for-community-gardens/) - Join us for a quick & dirty on organic gardening geared towards folks who are managing or participating in community gardens. We'll cover the most essential gardening basics: soil health pests and diseases garden planning tips for watering, weeding and mulching We'll bring it home to topics specific to community gardens: low-maintenance growing strategies gardening - [How to Design & Build a Community Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/how-to-design-build-a-community-garden/) - Learn how to plan out a multipurpose community garden space to function how you need it to, and learn to build it so that it'll last. We'll touch on many topics, from groundhog fencing and raised bed supplies to methods for designing accessible garden gathering spaces for young kids and older adults. We'll also tackle - [Community Outreach & Building People Power for Community Gardens](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/community-outreach-building-people-power-for-community-gardens/) - Alongside tending to the garden, building people power is a constant task for community gardens, and it can feel overwhelming. We'll talk about ways your garden team can consistently: invite folks to events and to join the garden seek out volunteers for big garden projects keep regular contact with garden members tell the garden's story - [How to Gather & Lead a Community Garden Team](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/how-to-gather-lead-a-community-garden-team/) - At the core of each successful community garden is a strong team. At this workshop, learn to: engage the folks who will join your garden team create rhythms for decision-making and communication customize a group structure that works for you navigate the joys & challenges of collaborating with other people in the community garden context - [School Gardens Teacher Workshop: Pollinators in Your Garden](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/school-gardens-teacher-workshop-pollinators-in-your-garden/) - We wouldn't be able to grow anything without pollinators!In this workshop you'll learn: What a pollinator is. About how important pollination is in our school gardens. How to plant to attract pollinators. Activities and lessons about pollination to do with your students. - [Seed Starting Workshop](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/seed-starting-workshop/) - SOLD OUT--Learn the skills and tools needed to start your own seedlings at home this year. Topics will include choosing the proper soil, crops, trays, pots, and lighting along with a hands-on seed planting activity. A list of resources will be provided for purchasing the seeds and equipment that will be discussed. Each participant will - [Growing Mushrooms Indoors](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-mushrooms-indoors/) - SOLD OUT- Learn how to grow and harvest your very own gourmet mushrooms indoors! Mushrooms are quick and easy to grow inside any time of year, providing fresh and delicious mushrooms in as little as a month. In this hands-on workshop we will go over the equipment and techniques needed for successfully setting up a - [Backyard Farm School: Maple Sugaring](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/backyard-farm-school-maple-sugaring/) - Late winter is a great time to get to know maple trees. Our woods have several species which can be tapped for their sap. In this workshop, attendees will learn tree identification, how to tap trees and the proper time of year when the sap flows. We will also discuss how to cook with maple - [2023 Community Composter School Info Session](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/2023-community-composter-school-info-session/) - Community Composter School is an opportunity for folks who work with an existing compost site (often at a community garden) to become advanced compost managers and skilled compost educators. CCS starts in early April with a 6-week run of intensive spring classes, followed by 2-3 field trips spread out over the summer. Supplies are provided - [Medicinal Herbs: Winter Joy](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/medicinal-herbs-winter-joy/) - SOLD OUT - In this workshop we will explore herbal allies that keep us warm and uplifted through the long and dark days of winter. We will taste various teas and tinctures and discuss winter herbal rituals. Each participant will create their own personalized herbal blend to carry them through to spring. This class will - [Garden Trivia Fundraiser with Drew's Clues](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/garden-trivia-fundraiser-with-drews-clues/) - Join Grow Pittsburgh and Drew's Clues for a trivia night fundraiser on a cozy winter night. This garden themed trivia night will take place over Zoom and is a great opportunity to grab some friends and test your garden knowledge! If planning on participating on a team, make sure to include your team name when you register! - [Medicinal Herbs: Elderberry Syrup](https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/medicinal-herbs-elderberry-syrup/) - Have you ever wondered how to make your own elderberry syrup? Elder is an incredible herbal ally native and abundant to our region. We will learn the basics of herbal syrup making and discuss additional herbs and spices to make a super powered health tonic for you and your family. 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