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

Most of us would probably not recognize corn’s wild cousin if we saw it, especially when we consider all of the variation in modern corn, so lend an ear and let’s explore!

By Carina Martin

To Robin Weinstein, nurturing plants and nurturing people are one and the same. Robin had no way of knowing that her love of home gardening, sparked by her sister over twenty years ago, would eventually lead her to a job guiding...

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

It's pumpkin spice season! But what exactly are these delicious spices, and where do they come from? Let’s explore!

By Amy Reed, general manager, Café Phipps

Looking for adventure in the kitchen? Our monthly What We're Cooking with Now post features a fresh produce ingredient, explains how to find the market's finest, and includes a recipe or suggestions to try at home....

By Kelly Regan, Let's Move Pittsburgh

To increase awareness of children’s health and wellness topics, Phipps' Let’s Move Pittsburgh program presents Food in the News, a column on local, state and national health policies and nutrition related updates...

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

Phipps' Botany in Action Fellows visit Pittsburgh for a four-day blitz of science communication training!