Phipps Blog
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BIA Fellows Publish Book for Kids
Phipps has several green roofs; each is, at its core, a pollinator garden filled with beautiful flowers and plants that provide habitat for birds, bees and other critters. They also help us to...
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Managing Pests on your Indoor Herbs
Winter approaches, plants get moved indoors, and suddenly you find yourself engulfed in plants of all shapes and sizes. Aside from space, keeping plants indoors isn’t difficult. Plant growth will slow from reduced...
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Winter Bird Feeders
Bird watching is a favorite winter pastime. Many birds, like cardinals and blue jays, add a splash of color to an often snow-blanketed landscape. Catching a glimpse of these winged, backyard friends is a...
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Troy and Theodora Polamalu: A Q & A about Tackling Childhood Obesity
“Dinner’s almost ready!” Those three words used to ring out in homes across America at supper time, prompting families to gather together for a home-cooked evening meal. Now, dinner is often consumed in front of...