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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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