Pressure Canning 101

Braddock Farms 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, Braddock, PA, US

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 […]

$10

Backyard Farm School: Chickens

Shiloh Farm 7211 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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.

$10

Volunteer Day att Braddock Farms

Braddock Farms 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, Braddock, PA, US

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.

Zucchini Day 2024

Braddock Farms 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, Braddock, PA, US

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!

Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms

Braddock Farms 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, Braddock, PA, US

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.

Picnic at Shiloh

Shiloh Farm 7211 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 […]

$60 – $100

Flower School

Churchview Farm 3897 Churchview Avenue Extension , Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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.

$15

Eat Your Garden Weeds

Shiloh Farm 7211 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 […]

$10

Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms

Braddock Farms 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, Braddock, PA, US

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.

Pest & Disease Walk

Braddock Farms 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, Braddock, PA, US

Join us for a Summer Pest and Disease walk with Penn State Extension agent Glen Bupp

$10
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