Latest Past Events

Growing Figs

Garden Dreams 806 Holland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221, Pittsburgh

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 […]

$10

Pressure Canning

Braddock Farms 1000 Braddock Ave., Braddock

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

Pepper School

Shiloh Farm 7211 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh

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!

$10