Nurture with Nature – Blooms & Brews: Native Bouquet & Herbal Tea

Dive deeper into the “Nurture with Nature” series and join us for a July session where you’ll cultivate beauty and wellness! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the art of crafting stunning fresh bouquets using professional arranging techniques. We’ll utilize a beautiful mix of native plant materials harvested directly from our garden, combined with specially

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Grid’s Picks for Fall Trips

by Hannah Waters As the November chill sets in, it’s tempting to turn on the heat, lock the doors and curl up under a blanket for the long winter ahead. The reasons to go into an early hibernation practically invent themselves: it’s too cold; bundling up is too burdensome; the couch cushions are too alluring.

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PhillyEarth fosters risk-taking and resilience in North Philadelphia

PhillyEarth permaculture students at the Village of Arts and Humanities stand with their teacher, Jon Hopkins (center) in the middle of their garden | photos by Jared Gruenwald By Marilyn Anthony  The cob oven, hand-built from Warnock Street clay, was nearly finished when it suddenly collapsed. Jon Hopkins, Director of the PhillyEarth project thought, “Oh my

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