Medicinal Herbs: Winter Joy

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

SOLD OUT - In this workshop we will explore herbal allies that keep us warm and uplifted through the long and dark days of winter. We will taste various teas and tinctures and discuss winter herbal rituals. Each participant will create their own personalized herbal blend to carry them through to spring. This class will […]

$15

Accessibility for Community Gardens

How do you make a community garden space as accessible as possible? At this workshop, we will consider: layout and design infrastructure and tools communication methods and technology cultural approaches to accessibility We'll look at case studies from garden groups who are putting serious effort into creating community garden spaces that are accessible for folks […]

$5

Native Plants

Garden Resource Center 147 Putnam St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Learn about native plants in the Pennsylvania /Pittsburgh area with the Western PA chapter of Wild Ones!

$10

Intro to Gardening: Caring for your Garden

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

You planted your garden.... now what?! In this workshop, you will learn about basic organic garden maintenance. We will cover weeding, mulching, pest & disease identification and management and soil health. We will also talk about succession planting to get the most out of our urban spaces.

$10

Raised Garden Beds

Garden Resource Center 147 Putnam St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us at the GRC to learn how to build Raised Garden Beds!

$10

Irrigation

Braddock Farms 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, Braddock, PA, US

We will discuss the basics of designing and building an irrigation system for your garden. Proper irrigation is the number one way you can improve crop yields and have better tasting fruit and vegetables. We will discuss the benefits and trade offs of: drip tape vs overhead sprinklers for delivering water to your crops. This […]

$10

Eat Your Garden Weeds

Shiloh Farm 7211 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

As the weather gets hot, weeds in the garden start to explode! And while keeping your garden beds weeded is important so your veggies can thrive, many of these pesky plants are actually delicious, nutritious and edible. Learn how to identify the tastiest weeds in your garden as well the best ways to harvest, process […]

$10

Pressure Canning 101

Braddock Farms 1000 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, Braddock, PA, US

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

Backyard Farm School: Chickens

Shiloh Farm 7211 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Chickens are inexpensive and easy to maintain, and their eggs are beautiful, great-tasting & nutritious. Participants will leave this workshop with the knowledge they need to raise their own flock.

$10

Flower School

Churchview Farm 3897 Churchview Avenue Extension , Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Learn how to grow a cut flower garden in your yard! Tara and Hanna will discuss our favorite varieties, including both annuals and perennials. We will talk about planting techniques, basic garden maintence, and proper harvest.

$15