Phipps Conservatory Offers New Roster of Online Classes

For Immediate Release: Mon., April 13

Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications

412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org

Phipps Conservatory Offers New Roster of Online Classes
Students Can Enroll in a Variety of Some of Phipps' Most Popular Classes from Home

Pittsburgh, PA — Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is pleased to offer a hearty roster of all-new online classes. Appealing to people of all skill levels — from seasoned green thumbs to aspiring floral designers and budding backyard vegetable gardeners — some of the most popular Phipps courses are now available to attend from the comfort and safety of home.

The following courses are being offered for students to attend virtually:

• Basic Horticulture
• Principles for Natural Garden Design
• Indoor Seed Starting
• Building Raised Beds, Trellises and Critter Fences
• Organic Vegetable Garden Basics
• Perennial Fruits for the Home Garden
• Introduction to Garden Care
• Indoor Plant Care
• Flower Power for Emotional Well-Being
• Transforming the Grocery Store Bouquet
• Orchids 101: The Basics
• Botany for Gardeners
• Carnivorous Plants

Enrolled students will receive a link to a live Zoom webinar to virtually attend at the appointed time. For full class descriptions and to enroll, visit phipps.conservatory.org/OnlineClasses. For more details about Phipps' programs, or to receive personalized class recommendations from Phipps' helpful staff, please contact edu@phipps.conservatory.org.

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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more atphipps.conservatory.org.

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