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UID:13780-1724781600-1724787000@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Growing for Donation: Community Garden Production & Distribution Strategies
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThanks to Penn Hills Community Garden for hosting! We’ll take a tour of their active donation garden\, check out their solar-powered produce cooler and greenhouse\, and learn about their operations
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-for-donation-community-garden-production-distribution-strategies/
LOCATION:Penn Hills Community Garden\, 1160 Jefferson Road\, Penn Hills\, PA\, 15235\, Select a Country:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T133326Z
UID:13778-1724176800-1724180400@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Pest & Disease Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Summer Pest and Disease walk with Penn State Extension agent Glen Bupp
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/pest-disease-walk/
LOCATION:Braddock Farms\, 1000 Braddock Avenue\, Braddock\, PA 15104\, Braddock\, PA\, 15104\, US
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T201433Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-at-braddock-farms-6/
LOCATION:Braddock Farms\, 1000 Braddock Avenue\, Braddock\, PA 15104\, Braddock\, PA\, 15104\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240620T143815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T143815Z
UID:13735-1722360600-1722366000@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Eat Your Garden Weeds
DESCRIPTION: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 harvest\, process and cook with these underrated culinary gems. Plus\, gain a better understanding of when and how to weed to keep your garden from getting out of control.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/eat-your-garden-weeds-2/
LOCATION:Shiloh Farm\, 7211 Thomas Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240315T154705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T154705Z
UID:13634-1721842200-1721847600@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Flower School
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/flower-school/
LOCATION:Churchview Farm\, 3897 Churchview Avenue Extension \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240710T194335Z
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SUMMARY:Picnic at Shiloh
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a picnic dinner at Shiloh Farm while supporting Grow Pittsburgh! \nIn 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. \nThis event is BYOB (booze & blankets). Feel free to bring a chair if that’s more your style. \nShiloh Farm is a small farm\, so baskets will be served in two sessions to ensure that guests have enough room to spread out and enjoy the space. \nEach ticket reserves 1 picnic basket\, which serves 2 people. \nThis is a fundraiser with sliding scale tickets. Please give as generously as you can. All proceeds benefit Grow Pittsburgh’s work to help teach people how to grow food and to promote the many benefits gardens bring to our neighborhoods.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/picnic-at-shiloh/
LOCATION:Shiloh Farm\, 7211 Thomas Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240523T200904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T200904Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at Braddock Farms
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-at-braddock-farms-5/
LOCATION:Braddock Farms\, 1000 Braddock Avenue\, Braddock\, PA 15104\, Braddock\, PA\, 15104\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240709T205620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T205620Z
UID:13757-1721403000-1721408400@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Zucchini Day 2024
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/zucchini-day-2024/
LOCATION:Braddock Farms\, 1000 Braddock Avenue\, Braddock\, PA 15104\, Braddock\, PA\, 15104\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240523T200750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T200750Z
UID:13694-1718445600-1718452800@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Day att Braddock Farms
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/volunteer-day-att-braddock-farms/
LOCATION:Braddock Farms\, 1000 Braddock Avenue\, Braddock\, PA 15104\, Braddock\, PA\, 15104\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240315T154507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T154541Z
UID:13633-1718127000-1718132400@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Farm School: Chickens
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/backyard-farm-school-chickens-2/
LOCATION:Shiloh Farm\, 7211 Thomas Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240315T154340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T154354Z
UID:13632-1717696800-1717700400@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Pressure Canning 101
DESCRIPTION: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 bath can\, basic safety guidelines for pressure canning\, and where to find recipes and tips. \n  \nModern pressure canners are much safer to use in home-kitchens than they used to be\, and pressure canning can be a great way to preserve your summer harvest! Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods like veggies\, meat\, or stock.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/pressure-canning-101/
LOCATION:Braddock Farms\, 1000 Braddock Avenue\, Braddock\, PA 15104\, Braddock\, PA\, 15104\, US
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240409T134412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T134534Z
UID:13657-1717608600-1717614000@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:How to Grow a Culinary Herb Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 of GP) and will leave smelling enchantingly of rosemary and basil.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/how-to-grow-a-culinary-herb-garden/
LOCATION:Churchview Farm\, 3897 Churchview Avenue Extension \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240315T154216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T154216Z
UID:13631-1717524000-1717527600@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Growing Berries
DESCRIPTION:Growing berries is one of the most rewarding home crops. Learn how Braddock Farm grows Red Raspberries\, Black Raspberries\, Blackberries and Grapes
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-berries/
LOCATION:Braddock Farms\, 1000 Braddock Avenue\, Braddock\, PA 15104\, Braddock\, PA\, 15104\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240315T154100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T154100Z
UID:13630-1715880600-1715886000@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Eat Your Garden Weeds
DESCRIPTION: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 and cook with these underrated culinary gems. Plus\, gain a better understanding of when and how to weed to keep your garden from getting out of control.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/eat-your-garden-weeds/
LOCATION:Shiloh Farm\, 7211 Thomas Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240315T153917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T153936Z
UID:13629-1715709600-1715713200@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Irrigation
DESCRIPTION: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 event includes a tour of the Braddock Farm irrigation systems so you can see real life applications of the system.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/irrigation/
LOCATION:Braddock Farms\, 1000 Braddock Avenue\, Braddock\, PA 15104\, Braddock\, PA\, 15104\, US
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240205T133405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T143852Z
UID:13545-1713607200-1713614400@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation
DESCRIPTION: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 mushrooms\, such as shiitake\, lion’s mane\, and oyster.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/outdoor-mushroom-cultivation-2/
LOCATION:Garden Dreams\, 806 Holland Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15221\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240315T153753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T153753Z
UID:13628-1713290400-1713294000@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Raised Garden Beds
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the GRC to learn how to build Raised Garden Beds!
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/raised-garden-beds/
LOCATION:Garden Resource Center\, 147 Putnam St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240315T153423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T153429Z
UID:13626-1713013200-1713018600@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Gardening: Caring for your Garden
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/intro-to-gardening-caring-for-your-garden-2/
LOCATION:Garden Dreams\, 806 Holland Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15221\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, US
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240315T153131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T153131Z
UID:13618-1712683800-1712687400@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Learn about native plants in the Pennsylvania /Pittsburgh area with the Western PA chapter of Wild Ones!
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/native-plants/
LOCATION:Garden Resource Center\, 147 Putnam St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20231212T184112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T184112Z
UID:13523-1712251800-1712257200@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION: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 lettuce in 4 inch pots. Geared towards beginner urban and small scale growers.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/container-gardening-2/
LOCATION:Garden Dreams\, 806 Holland Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15221\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20231127T141238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T171709Z
UID:13486-1710959400-1710964800@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Microgreens
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/microgreens-2/
LOCATION:Garden Dreams\, 806 Holland Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15221\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240205T135325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T135325Z
UID:13556-1710871200-1710874800@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Organic Gardening Basics for Community Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nsoil health\npests and diseases\ngarden planning\ntips for watering\, weeding and mulching\n\nWe’ll bring it home to topics specific to community gardens: \n\nlow-maintenance growing strategies\ngardening in tight spaces\nmanaging communal crops\n\nThis workshop is an opportunity to hear from Grow Pittsburgh’s Community Projects team\, share your own experiences\, connect with other community gardeners\, and share community gardening methods that you’ve tried. You’re welcome to attend whether you’re dreaming about a future community garden or entering another year as a seasoned community gardener–or anywhere in between. \nCheck out the other workshops in our “How to Start a Community Garden” series! \nGrow 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.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/organic-gardening-basics-for-community-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240205T133247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T133247Z
UID:13543-1710671400-1710676800@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Seed Starting
DESCRIPTION: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 will be able to start their own 6 pack seedling and leave with the skills to get started right away.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/seed-starting/
LOCATION:Garden Dreams\, 806 Holland Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15221\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240108T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T205818Z
UID:13532-1710527400-1710534600@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Farm Fresh Trivia Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nYou can register solo or as a team (of up to 6 people)\nIf registering as a team\, list your team name and team mates names in the optional question after purchasing a ticket\nEach team member must have a ticket\nIf you’re not sure about a team yet don’t worry! You can register as a solo player and email us later to form a team\nIf you want to play but don’t have a team Drew can randomly assign you to a team!\nWe’ll have limited spots to register in-person at the event\, so try to register your entire team online!\n\nThis event is a fundraiser for Grow Pittsburgh. Tickets are on a sliding scale starting at $30. All proceeds will support Grow Pittsburgh and our mission to develop and support 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.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/farm-fresh-trivia-fundraiser/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
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UID:13541-1710352800-1710358200@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Early Spring Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As we come out of Winter\, we remember it’s going to be Spring soon! It’s time to start planning your garden! \nIn 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 are great classroom activities to add to your curriculum and get students excited about your garden! \nThe workshop will take place inside the greenhouse due to potential chilly weather. As always\, dinner and childcare will be provided. \nOur 2024 Teacher Training series is generously supported by Baird Pittsburgh
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/early-spring-teacher-workshop/
LOCATION:Grow Pittsburgh Office\, 6587 Hamilton Ave #2W\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
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UID:13553-1710271800-1710271800@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:How to Design & Build a Community Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 a simple approach to garden infrastructure project planning. \nThis workshop is an opportunity to hear from Grow Pittsburgh’s Community Projects team\, share your own experiences\, connect with other community gardeners\, and start to troubleshoot design/ build plans for any community garden you’re involved in. You’re welcome to attend whether you’re dreaming about a future community garden or entering another year as a seasoned community gardener–or anywhere in between. \nCheck out the other workshops in our “How to Start a Community Garden” series! \nGrow 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.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/how-to-design-build-a-community-garden-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240205T134720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T221703Z
UID:13549-1709834400-1709838000@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:2024 Community Composter School Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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 and to start your application to be part of the 2024 cohort. \nThere are 6 modules in the program\, with 1-2 supplemental field trips. Some sessions will take place on Zoom but most will be in person\, outdoors\, with hands-on activities. CCS sessions will mostly take place every other Tuesday evening in April\, May\, and June. Modules include topics on soil and decomposition science\, compost basics and composting systems\, compost site design and management\, rebuilding urban soils\, and reaching and teaching others. Learn from soil and compost educators at Grow Pittsburgh and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture\, as well as local community composting leaders who’ll share their stories and skills.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/2024-community-composter-school-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20240205T134855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T134855Z
UID:13551-1709661600-1709667000@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Composting 101
DESCRIPTION: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 composting in general\, or specifically about their own composting systems.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/composting-101-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20231127T142417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T142417Z
UID:13495-1708772400-1708779600@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Growing Mushrooms Indoors
DESCRIPTION: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 will go home with their own mini oyster grow kit.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/growing-mushrooms-indoors-3/
LOCATION:Garden Dreams\, 806 Holland Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15221\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071923
CREATED:20231127T140635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T143435Z
UID:13483-1708452000-1708455600@www.growpittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Community Outreach & Building People Power for Community Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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 feel overwhelming to invite folks to events\, seek out volunteers for laborious garden projects\, keep regular contact with garden members\, and tell the garden’s story to the larger community all at once. Learn to create a simple outreach strategy and set up multifaceted outreach routines specific to your needs\, so that you can make your community garden as welcoming\, accessible\, energized\, and well-supported as it can be. This workshop is an opportunity to hear from Grow Pittsburgh’s Community Projects team\, share your own experiences\, connect with other community gardeners\, and plan some concrete next steps for any community garden outreach that you’re working on. You’re welcome to attend whether you’re dreaming about a future community garden or entering another year as a seasoned community gardener–or anywhere in between.
URL:https://www.growpittsburgh.org/x/community-outreach-building-people-power-for-community-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Online
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