By Lorren Kezmoh, Outreach Coordinator, Phipps Science Education and Research

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...

By Mike Bechtel, Phipps Display Horticulturist

Just as the mid-summer vegetable garden is at its zenith, starting in mid-July, you can start preparing for fall and winter crops. As the summer crops dwindle away, harvest them, top-dress with compost, and directly replace them...

By Phipps Conservatory

If there is one segment of society that is often misunderstood, it is people who work in science fields. Public perception of scientists tends to lean towards lab coats, crazy hair, and beakers full of chemicals, especially in the...

By Lorren Kezmoh, Outreach Coordinator, Phipps Science Education and Research

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...

By Phipps Conservatory

Wednesdays at Farmers at Phipps from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., Una Biologicals offers Organic Beauty & Wellness products using nature's best oils to nourish your skin. This week, look for organic Body Butter to...

By Erica Jackson, Intern, Phipps Science Education and Research

Red Wiggler worms make for the perfect household pet - these small worms are low maintenance, affordable, and not only do they clean up after themselves - they’ll take care of your trash too! Vermicomposting (composting with...