by Andy Quayle | Oct 14, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa.—“What is wrong with my tomatoes?”; “Why are my pine trees losing their needles?”; “When and how do I plant flower bulbs?”: These are just a few of the questions answered daily by Master Gardeners, a group of horticulture volunteers who share their...
by Andy Quayle | Jun 9, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has unveiled its BETA (Biophilia Enhanced Through Art) Project at the Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL), one of the greenest buildings on Earth. As part of the premier public garden’s mission to...
by Andy Quayle | Jun 8, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce that it has received a 2014 Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) Community Development Award for Homegrown, a new edible garden outreach initiative. Presented annually at the...
by Andy Quayle | May 19, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Beginning on June 4, 2014, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will present Farmers at Phipps every Wednesday from 2:30-6:30 p.m. through the last week of October. Now in its sixth year, this vibrant farmers’ market on the public garden’s...
by Andy Quayle | May 12, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa. – On May 24, 2014, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens invites families to join the festivities at Discovery Garden Day, an annual celebration featuring hands-on crafts and activities for kids of all ages. Held from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the public...