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

Hummingbirds seem to embody the spirit of a pixie, but they are tough as the Steel City!

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

In honor of Shark Week, let’s look at one way we impacts our oceans: our plastics.

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

Pittsburgh struggles with air quality, having ranked 10th worst out for daily measure of fine particulate pollution by the American Lung Association in 2019, and we regularly note air quality warnings during weather broadcasts and...

By Cheyenne Griffin and Cody Jones, Intern Leaders

The Learning for a Greener Future internship is a six-week program offered by Phipps to Pittsburgh-area high school students. Cheyenne Griffin and Cody Jones completed the internship last summer and have returned this year as...

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 provided...