Rooted in Community: Backyard Garden Forum
Sat., March 22; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for a one-day forum about successful growing techniques for your edible and community gardens!
On Sat., March 22 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., join us for a one-day forum about successful growing techniques for your edible garden and community gardens! Local experts and community members will present a variety of short topics with a catered lunch.
Topics Covered:
- Hot Peppers: Growing Food and Flavor in a Food Desert | Trina Goggins, The Hood Gardener
- Soil Microbes in the Edible Garden | Sarah Meiss, PhD, PennWest University
- Interplanting | Ash Chan, Oasis Farm and Fishery
- Organic Fertilizers | Nick Lubecki, Coldco Farm and Grow Pittsburgh
- Native Plants for Beneficial Insects in the Edible Garden | Chris Kosin, Gaiascape
- Tea Blending | Denise Edwards, Triple Moon Alchemy
Phipps' Rooted in Community: Backyard Garden Forum will be held at Phipps Special Events Hall. See ticket levels below:
- Standard – $55
- Supported – $25; for those who are students, in the Museums for All program, or those who need extra support to attend the event.
- Pay it Forward – $85; for those who are eager to support access to ecological gardening education.
Attendees that register by March 10 at 8 p.m. will be entered into a raffle for a garden supply gift basket! Please contact jpope@phipps.conservatory.org if you have any questions. Click the button below to register!
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