By Phipps Master Gardeners

Have a question about your perennials, houseplants or turf grass? Worried about pests in the garden, hydrangeas that won't bloom, or tomatoes that died on the vine? Dr. Phipps can help! Ask Dr. Phipps is a free service...

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

We at Phipps are always thinking of our members, visitors and friends, and during these uncertain times, we want to provide you with nature's beauty and inspiration, just like we would if you were with us in the glasshouse....

By Sarah Cullo, Let's Move Pittsburgh Program Coordinator

With nowhere to go, and practicing social distancing a very real part of our new normal, tap into a few ideas to help you stay sane and also burn out some of that quarantine energy.

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

When was the last time you asked someone their favorite animal and they responded with an enthusiastic “opossum!” Off the top of my head, I can’t recall such a moment either, though I’m sure it exists!...

By Maris Altieri RD, LMP Coordinator

In efforts to prevent the pandemic COVID-19 from spreading, many of us are tucked away in our homes, only to go outside for meditative walks and to purchase necessities while we wait for the quarantine to pass. Grocery shopping is...

By Zheng Zeng, University of Pittsburgh Nutrition and Dietetics Student

The Beyond Burger​ ​use a variety of plant proteins from pea, mung bean, fava bean and brown rice to deliver a meaty taste. ​Cocoa butter, coconut oil and sunflower oil create a juice texture similar to the fat in...