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How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

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 sustain it. 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. More Information: [email protected] This class takes place on five Wednesday evenings: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 6

Horticulture Workshop: Plant Grooming 101

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

Interested in entering the Horticulture section of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show? Learn from a horticultural expert how to get your plants “ready for their close-up” at the 2024 Show. Although this program is designed for new and prospective exhibitors, long-time exhibitors can pick up new tips to refresh their grooming techniques. January 13, 2024 TIME 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm COST Free ACCESSIBILITY PHS McLean Library is ADA compliant. On-street parking and parking lots are located nearby. Questions? Please contact our team at [email protected] for more information.

Botanical Arts Program: Putting the FUN in Fundamentals

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

Interested in entering the Botanical Arts (formerly Jewelry) section of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show? Learn the fundamentals of Botanical Arts and how entries are critiqued. The presenters will show examples of past award-winning entries and demonstrate tips and tricks that will help take your entries to the next level. This is event is free, but advance registration is required. COST Free ACCESSIBILITY PHS McLean Library is ADA compliant. On-street parking and parking lots are located nearby.  

Event Series Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

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

Event Series Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

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

Event Series Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

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

Tree Tenders Fall Basic Training 2023

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

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

Event Series Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

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

Event Series Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

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

Event Series Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

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