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Shop woody plants online beginning March 22nd. Trees, shrubs, and vines available for early season planting. Shop here: shop.schuylkillcenter.org/native-plants/.
Grow Your Own veggies and plants Demonstration and Goat stroll (no land, no problem, grow things in pots and windowboxes!) Black Girls With Green Thumbs will lead tours of Awbury, pointing out plants with purpose with the Goats! In addition there will be lessons on planting and growing your own foods, with or without a backyard, plus learn how to use the foods you are planting. There's plenty to learn at this FREE can't miss event! Rain Date April 2.
Shop our full selection of native plants online beginning April 5th: shop.schuylkillcenter.org/native-plants/.
A class by Tony Croasdale, Avid Birder; Supervisor, Wissahickon Environmental Center, Philadelphia Parks and Rec. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Birding is one of America’s favorite hobbies, and what could be better than watching birds actively foraging in your own backyard? This class will teach you how to turn your backyard into a desirable habitat for songbirds by discussing which plants to grow for food and shelter, how to arrange them effectively, and other gardening practices friendly to avians. It's truly amazing how even a few changes can greatly increase your landscape's attractiveness to both resident and migrating
An online class with Dr. Toby Musgrave, Garden Historian, Designer, Author. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. The perception of beauty is subjective and what one person may think beautiful, another may not. This is as true for garden art as for any other art form and in this lecture, plants and gardens historian Toby Musgrave will present and explore a selection of garden styles from across the world and down the centuries that have drawn differing opinions as to their beauty … or not, and delve into the whys and wherefores of the differences in opinion. Dr. Musgrave
A course with Tony Dufour, Registered Landscape Architect, Anthony Dufour Gardens. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. In this intensive lecture we'll cover the advantages and disadvantages of planting nursery stock— harvested, balled-and-burlapped, bare root, grown in containers or root control bags. Participants will gain a solid understanding of handling and transporting trees, identifying the root collar and proper planting depth, and dealing with root defects such as girdling roots. We'll discuss the size of the planting hole, soil amendments (yes or no?), pruning (yes or no?), watering and tools and equipment of the trade. This course has been
The Arboretum’s rosarian Erin Conley had the incredible opportunity to work at a private garden in England from June to September 2022, thanks to a Chanticleer Scholarship. While abroad, she visited 30 gardens in England. Join her on a virtual tour through some of her favorites, including a few of England’s most famous gardens as well as other notable gardens in the English countryside. Besides providing lush images of double borders and the stately and classic English hedges, Erin will highlight what makes an English garden, the influential characters behind these famous gardens, and exciting plants she encountered along the
The Pawpaw is an amazing native tropical fruit that produces prolifically in our region with little to no pest and disease pressure. Come learn how to propagate pawpaws via grafting in this intermediate-level workshop at the POP Learning Orchard and Nursery at 4100 Woodland Ave. Instructor: The Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow and to protect your garden from pests. A beginner to intermediate level course! Instructor: Tish Golafaie Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Join InLiquid Saturday, June 10th from 12 - 6 pm for our annual affordable art fair, Art for the Cash Poor! Enjoy local art at the 23rd annual installment of this art fair that directly benefits visual artists, designers, and craftspeople. InLiquid invites the public to experience and support an accessible and thriving Philadelphia creative community, on the 1400 + 1500 blocks of N. American St. Enjoy art, crafts, music, and more! With more than 100 artists, all work is priced under $250 and all proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. For more information please visit https://www.inliquid.org/aftcp/aftcp2023
Learn about different natural pest management methods for your garden! Please note that this intermediate-level workshop takes place at Chop Karabots Garden at 48th and Market Streets. Instructor: Carly Freedman, Program Coordinator for Community Garden and Food Sustainability at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Time & Location Jun 18, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM FarmerJawn Greenery, 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA About the Event Happy Father's Day! Create an awesome Companion Planter for the awesome guy in your life! Just like Dad's, Companion Plants work together to feed, support, and protect our gardens! Join us at The Greenery this weekend for a hands-on Father's Day celebration!
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Cliveden’s next Second Saturday event on July 8th, from 9am to 4pm, and the theme is Citizenship! Local organization Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS) will host a civic engagement and legislative conversation with Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. From 9am to 12pm, community members are welcome to volunteer in the gardens and assist the Preservation Director in maintaining the greenspace. Tools and directions will be provided, no experience is necessary. Volunteers should come to the Carriage House and Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119, to meet with Libbie.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Philadelphia has a rich history of community-led agriculture. Let’s learn together about the tradition of land-based movements in our city. Located at Neighborhood Food Farm (608 N 53rd St). Led by Alexis Wiley (intermediate) Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
You will be taken through the step-by-step process of processing elderberries, to create an elderberry syrup and/or tincture. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of AfroDiasporic Herbalism practices, skills in harvesting and processing elderberries, and a delicious elderberry preparation to enjoy at home. Located at Mill Creek Farms (4901 Brown St.) Led by Yaya Vallis from Philly Herb Hub. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
Learn about irrigation systems and how to build your own by using easy-to-find products. This workshop will teach you how to capture water and channel it exactly where you want it. DATE August 24, 2023 TIME 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm COST FREE ACCESSIBILITY Click here for more information about accessibility at the PHS Pop Up Garden at Manayunk.
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your fall garden in this free, beginner-level workshop. We will also cover fall maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Ty Holmberg. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
An introduction to using raw herbs in foods, as well as other methods of introducing highly nutritious foods/herbs grown into everyday cooking. Let’s get comfortable exploring what you grow and expanding what you eat! Led by Tish Golafaie (beginner-intermediate) Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
PHS trains Tree Tenders and provides the resources needed to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,500 Tree Tenders from 100+ neighborhoods! Join an existing group or form your own Tree Tenders group by attending the training with two neighbors. Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training this fall. This eight-hour course offered both in-person AND virtually, offers topics including tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree care programs. This is a three
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
One of two weekly work sessions (the other is Sunday from 3-5 p.m.) for Hansberry Garden & Nature Center's Garden Collective. The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center builds community by offering organic gardening, educational programs, and fresh, wholesome produce to an underserved neighborhood.
Learn the difference between seed saving and seed keeping. The story is in the seed! This beginner-level workshop is led by Chris Bolden-Newsome and Owen Taylor from Truelove Seeds. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!
Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done! Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8
