As a Phipps member, take the opportunity to tour the Spring Flower Show in the evening with up to two non-member guests per member household. To make your reservations, e-mail Joe Reed at jreed@phipps.conservatory.org. When submitting your reservation, list the total number of people in your party. We look forward to welcoming you to this special time in our garden.
Not a member? Not a problem! Join right now to take advantage of an entire year of free admission at Phipps.
Visit Phipps at the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show
March 5-14, 2010
Stop by Phipps' table during the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Consult with our Master Gardeners and pick up a copy of the new wallet-sized Pocket Green Garden Guide, which contains Phipps' Top 10 Sustainable Plants for 2010, tips for green living and more.
Arias in Bloom – The Pittsburgh Opera at Phipps
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Join us for a special collaboration between Phipps and the Pittsburgh Opera. Enjoy a bounty of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails throughout the conservatory as performers from the opera sing arias set against the rich and colorful living scenery of Phipps’ Spring Flower Show.
Spring Flower Show
March 12, 2010 through April 11, 2010
Phipps' annual Spring Flower Show celebrates spring's quintessential blooms with breathtaking displays of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, azaleas, pansies and lilies. Meander from room to room taking in the fresh sights, smells and sounds which mark the end of a long winter and the promise of warm months to come.
Journey to the birthplace of the Amazon River inside our Tropical Forest Conservatory, and experience the exotic plants and cultures of the most diverse region on Earth.
Enjoy diverse food, dance, and cultural happenings!
March 7
at 12:30 PM
Origami
Create flowers and other shapes from folding paper!
March 13
at 1:30 PM
Lepre-CAN!
Use everyday items in a new way in the garden, economical and green at the same time!
March 14
at 1:30 PM
Integrated Pest Management at Phipps
Find out how Phipps uses beneficial insects to control pest problems.
March 20
at 1:00 PM
Botanical Embroidery
Botanical embroidery - Add to your repertoire of skills, or gain a new hobby!
March 21
at 1:30 PM
Bees Please
What can bees do for your garden? Interested in urban beekeeping? Learn from Burgh Bees!
March 27
at 1:30 PM
Headwaters of the Amazon Culture
Enjoy diverse food, dance, and cultural happenings!
March 28
at 1:30 PM
Seed Starting
Start a garden, learn some seed-starting techniques!
Exhibits & Events in April 2010
Western Pennsylvania Gardening & Landscaping Symposium
April 24, 2010
Join Phipps for this annual event, moved to April this year to allow Phipps to bring back the Garden Marketplace at a time appropriate for planting. Several special guests will be in attendance, including Sydney Edison, who specializes in landscaping color, and Pam Baggett, a tropicals expert. Expect an insightful day of discussion, presentations, plants and accessories. Held at Chatham University Athletic Center. More information.
26th Annual Great Plant Auction
April 30, 2010
This event, held at Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park, is a gardening aficionados' dream. Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres while bidding on rare and newly introduced plants in silent and live auctions. The auctions feature unique trees, shrubs, tropicals and garden accessories. Reservations required: 412/441-4442, ext. 3925.
Used Bulb Sales
Saturdays, April 1 and May 1, 2010
Held in the outdoor garden at Phipps Conservatory, the Used Bulb Sale offers $5 bags of bulbs for flowers such as yellow and white daffodils, blue hyacinths, muscari and lilies. Each bag contains enough bulbs to plant two pots, and the sale is first-come, first-serve. Be sure to arrive early for the best selection.
Butterfly Forest
April 24, 2010 through September 6, 2010
Like flowers that fly, our butterfly collection will enchant nature-lovers of every age. Watch as butterflies emerge from their chrysalises and flutter among the flowers. You will encounter Western Pennsylvania favorites such as Spicebush Swallowtails and Monarchs in addition to non-native species such as Julias and Zebra Longwings.
Journey to the birthplace of the Amazon River inside our Tropical Forest Conservatory, and experience the exotic plants and cultures of the most diverse region on Earth.
Phipps' annual Spring Flower Show celebrates spring's quintessential blooms with breathtaking displays of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, azaleas, pansies and lilies. Meander from room to room taking in the fresh sights, smells and sounds which mark the end of a long winter and the promise of warm months to come.
Create flowers and other shapes from folding paper!
April 4
at 1:30 PM
Caring for Easter Bulbs
Find out the proper care of your bulbs in bloom for this time!
April 10
at 1:30 PM
Peruvian Recipes
Raised in Peru, this teacher shares her food and specialty recipes!
April 11
at 1:30 PM
Environmentally Friendly Garden Power Tools
Join in on this show-n-tell of a wide variety of eco-conscious tools.
April 17
at 1:30 PM
Bonsai
Learn from the Phipps Bonsai specialist!
April 18
at 1:30 PM
Hummingbird Gardening
Find out what plants attract hummingbirds to your garden.
April 24
at 1:30 PM
Headwaters of the Amazon Culture
Enjoy diverse food, dance, and cultural happenings!
April 25
at 1:30 PM
Spring Planting
Get ready! Now’s the time to prepare for planting.
Exhibits & Events in May 2010
May Market: Eco-Garden Festival
May 7 and 8, 2010
Join Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in celebrating Pittsburgh's designation as North American host city for World Environment Day at May Market: Eco-Garden Festival. Now in its 74th year, the May Market is updated for 2010 with a focus on sustainable gardening, offering attendees the knowledge, tools and plants they need to transform their garden into an eco-sensitive haven. For more information on World Environment Day, visit pittsburghwed.com.
Summer Flower Show: Gargoyles in the Garden
May 1–Sept. 12, 2010
Experience our Summer Flower Show, which features bright hibiscus, dahlias, begonias, fuchsias and more under the ever-watchful eyes of gargoyles and grotesques. Created by local artists, the sculptures are replicas of gargoyles which are perched on actual area churches.
Tropical Forest: Headwaters of the Amazon
Now open
Journey to the birthplace of the Amazon River inside our Tropical Forest Conservatory, and experience the exotic plants and cultures of the most diverse region on Earth.
Held in the outdoor garden at Phipps Conservatory, the Used Bulb Sale offers $5 bags of bulbs for flowers such as yellow and white daffodils, blue hyacinths, muscari and lilies. Each bag contains enough bulbs to plant two pots, and the sale is first-come, first-serve. Be sure to arrive early for the best selection.
Butterfly Forest
April 24, 2010 through September 6, 2010
Like flowers that fly, our butterfly collection will enchant nature-lovers of every age. Watch as butterflies emerge from their chrysalises and flutter among the flowers. You will encounter Western Pennsylvania favorites such as Spicebush Swallowtails and Monarchs in addition to non-native species such as Julias and Zebra Longwings.
Stock up on your veggies and meet local farmers at the second annual Farmers at Phipps market on Phipps Conservatory's historic green.Choose from a variety of local, certified organic and Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) products.
Tropical Forest: Headwaters of the Amazon
Now open
Journey to the birthplace of the Amazon River inside our Tropical Forest Conservatory, and experience the exotic plants and cultures of the most diverse region on Earth.
Like flowers that fly, our butterfly collection will enchant nature-lovers of every age. Watch as butterflies emerge from their chrysalises and flutter among the flowers. You will encounter Western Pennsylvania favorites such as Spicebush Swallowtails and Monarchs in addition to non-native species such as Julias and Zebra Longwings.
Experience our Summer Flower Show, which features bright hibiscus, dahlias, begonias, fuchsias and more under the ever-watchful eyes of gargoyles and grotesques. Created by local artists, the sculptures are replicas of gargoyles which are perched on actual area churches.
Exhibits & Events in July 2010
Discovery Garden Day
July 10, 2010
At the children's Discovery Garden, visitors are invited to dig in the dirt and get planting as they learn about gardening and garden critters.Activities include a scavenger hunt, maze, crafts, a storyteller, games and colorful plants.
Tropical Forest: Headwaters of the Amazon
Now open
Journey to the birthplace of the Amazon River inside our Tropical Forest Conservatory, and experience the exotic plants and cultures of the most diverse region on Earth.
Like flowers that fly, our butterfly collection will enchant nature-lovers of every age. Watch as butterflies emerge from their chrysalises and flutter among the flowers. You will encounter Western Pennsylvania favorites such as Spicebush Swallowtails and Monarchs in addition to non-native species such as Julias and Zebra Longwings.
Experience our Summer Flower Show, which features bright hibiscus, dahlias, begonias, fuchsias and more under the ever-watchful eyes of gargoyles and grotesques. Created by local artists, the sculptures are replicas of gargoyles which are perched on actual area churches.
Farmers at Phipps
Wednesdays, June through October, 2010
Stock up on your veggies and meet local farmers at the second annual Farmers at Phipps market on Phipps Conservatory's historic green.Choose from a variety of local, certified organic and Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) products.
Exhibits & Events in August 2010
Tomato & Garlic Festival
Aug. 29, 2010
Celebrate the bounty of summer at Phipps' 6th annual Tomato & Garlic Festival, which features two of summer's tastiest crops. Enjoy an afternoon of tastings, demostrations and a farmers' market.
Tropical Forest: Headwaters of the Amazon
Now open
Journey to the birthplace of the Amazon River inside our Tropical Forest Conservatory, and experience the exotic plants and cultures of the most diverse region on Earth.
Like flowers that fly, our butterfly collection will enchant nature-lovers of every age. Watch as butterflies emerge from their chrysalises and flutter among the flowers. You will encounter Western Pennsylvania favorites such as Spicebush Swallowtails and Monarchs in addition to non-native species such as Julias and Zebra Longwings.
Experience our Summer Flower Show, which features bright hibiscus, dahlias, begonias, fuchsias and more under the ever-watchful eyes of gargoyles and grotesques. Created by local artists, the sculptures are replicas of gargoyles which are perched on actual area churches.
Farmers at Phipps
Wednesdays, June through October, 2010
Stock up on your veggies and meet local farmers at the second annual Farmers at Phipps market on Phipps Conservatory's historic green.Choose from a variety of local, certified organic and Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) products.
