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Stock up on unique plants and gardening accessories, and talk with the experts at Phipps' 77th annual May Market.

In honor of spring and National Public Gardens Day, come celebrate at our 77th annual May Market, a bustling marketplace where Phipps horticulturists, local garden clubs, nurseries, farms and other vendors will come together to offer a wide selection of plants and more for your garden from 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. on May 10 and 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on May 11. May Market is free and open to the public, and Conservatory admission is 50-percent off during event hours. It’s the perfect Mother’s Day weekend outing! 

Among the offerings you can expect to find this year are organic herbs and vegetable seedlings; tropical plants and succulents; low-maintenance perennials and shrubs on Phipps’ Top 10 Sustainable Plant Lists; native and rain garden plants; and many other seasonal favorites. Also available for sale will be everything from organic soil and landscaping materials to botanical art and natural body care products. As always, Phipps staff and Master Gardeners will be on hand to share advice, and delicious hand-dipped fondant strawberries — a traditional offering — will be served. See below for a list of 2013 vendors and make plans to join us today!

2013 Vendors*
 
Always Summer Herbs
Café Phipps
Carol Skinger
Charmed by Nature
Cherry Valley Organics
Colonial Wagon & Wheel
Daffodil and Hosta Society
Design 2-C
Designs by Stephanie
Djoi Jewelry Designs
Friendship Farm
Garden Dreams
Goose Creek Gardens, Ltd.
greenSinner
Grow Pittsburgh
Gutter Helmet
Hess Landscaping
Iris and Daylily Society
juNxtaposition and Bel Monili
Karen McKee
Kridler Gardens
La Cigale
Lambs Ear Farm
Linden Garden Club
Luna Jaze
Maggie the Farmer
Moments in Time
Mosaic Mitzi
Mulberry Creek Farm
On the Rocks Designs
Organic Mechanics
Pam Werner
Penn Hills Lawn and Garden
Phipps Tropicals, Perennials and Shrubs
Prospect Berry Farms
Pucker Brush Farms
Renewal by Andersen
Robyn's Nest Pottery
Rockledge Garden Club
Sand Hill Berries
Seeders and Weeders Garden Club
Carol Skinger
Slate Accents
Sylvania Natives
Tastefully Simple
Una Biologicals
Whimsical Wonders
Who Cooks for You Farm

*subject to change



Other Featured Exhibits & Events

Summer Flower Show:
Glass in the Gardens
April 27 – Oct. 6, 2013
The dazzling glass creations of artists working in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania will make our gardens shimmer and shine all summer long. Highlights include lifelike floral forms, whimsical long-legged birds, rotating stained-glass towers, and a large, articulated woolly mammoth skeleton.
Butterfly Forest
April 20 – Sept. 2, 2013
Like flowers that fly, our butterfly residents will enchant nature-lovers of every age. Watch as gorgeous species such as Monarchs and Zebra Longwings emerge from their chrysalises to flutter among cheerful, bug-friendly blooms.
Party in the Tropics
Select Fridays in 2013, starting Feb. 8
7 – 11 p.m.
Ages 21+
Gather your friends and get ready to dine, drink and dance the night away at Phipps! Make our paradise your own as you indulge in sweet and savory morsels, taste unique cocktails, and dance to the beats of a live DJ in our Tropical Forest Conservatory. Entry is free with Conservatory admission.
Butterfly Weekend
June 1 and 2, 2013
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In celebration of one of nature’s most important pollinators, Phipps and Carnegie Science Center are hosting Butterfly Weekend on June 1 and June 2. This two-day celebration will give visitors a chance to learn about the life cycle of butterflies and discover why these amazing insects have a remarkable ability to navigate, orient and migrate.
Farmers at Phipps
Wednesdays, June – October 2013
2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Refresh your food shopping experience! Visit our sustainably managed front lawn to browse organic and Certified Naturally Grown fruits, vegetables and more from local farms.
Inspire Speakers Series
Second Thurs. of every month, Oct. 2012-June 2013
5:30-8:30 p.m., except where noted
Green Building Alliance (GBA) and Phipps are collaborating to host a monthly speaker series at the new Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) on our Oakland campus. Join us to enjoy captivating presentations from local and national experts  on the subject of healthy, high-performance green buildings. Registration with GBA is required.
Floral Notes: Jazz in the Garden
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Ages 21+
As the summer heats up, enjoy an evening of cool jazz surrounded by colorful flowers and lush plants. Relax in our Outdoor Garden with the live music of Pittsburgh’s own Elevations and Velvet Heat as you savor small bites and delicious drinks.
Garden Variety:
A Farm-to-Phipps Dinner
Sunday, July 21, 2013
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Enjoy a rustic yet elegant farm-to-table dinner experience with fresh, handpicked selections from our region’s farms. If you love a food adventure, you won’t want to miss this chance to join local growers and artisans for this one-of-a-kind meal.
Tropical Forest India
Now Open
Explore our new exhibit showcasing one of the most botanically rich regions of the world. Highlights include an Ayurvedic healing garden, spice and tea market displays, a stunning temple facade on Special Events Hall, and more!