#bioPGH Blog
A resource of Biophilia: Pittsburgh, #bioPGH is a weekly blog and social media series that aims to encourage both children and adults to reconnect with nature and enjoy what each of our distinctive seasons has to offer. From the best times to plant seasonal flora and enjoy their peak blooms, to astronomical events and creatures to keep an eye and ear out for, Phipps will keep you in the know with what’s going on in our environment!
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Sep 292016#bioPGH Blog: The Scent of Earth After a Rain
The pitter-pattering of rain drops slows. A peek out the window reveals gray clouds retreating into the horizon, and fresh sunlight spills onto the wet ground. If you step outside, you can breathe in that earthy scent—a smell...
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Sep 272016#bioPGH Blog: Brassica Vegetables
Brussels sprouts. Does the sight of them on your dinner plate make you gag? If so, you’re not alone. But did you know that the majority of the fall harvest vegetables are related to them?...
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Sep 162016#bioPGH Blog: Goldenrod
One of the sure signs of fall is the blooming of goldenrod, which brightens fields and roadsides across Pennsylvania. If you visit Phipps this time of year, you’ll see about six different species near the welcome center...
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Sep 082016#bioPGH Blog: Chicken of the Woods
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other tree! We’re not talking about the feathery avian variety, we’re talking about Chicken of the Woods, one of the most delectable fungi in North America (and this...
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Sep 022016#bioPGH Blog: Great Blue Heron
Last week, Phipps staff were pleasantly surprised to find a great blue hero poaching fish from the lagoon at the Center for Sustainable Landscapes. The great blue heron (Ardea Herodias) is the largest heron in North America, and...
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Aug 252016#bioPGH Blog: Tomatoes and Garlic
This weekend, Phipps celebrates the mouthwatering union of two popular foods, tomatoes and garlic, at our annual Red, Ripe and Roasted festival on Sun., Aug. 28. Tomatoes and garlic are a common site in local backyard...
