Gardening
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GardeningGreensgrow Honors Late Founder as it Opens 20th Season
“Greensgrow aims to inspire people to what's possible, and you can never have too much inspiration.” As urban agricultural hub Greengsrow Farms embarks on its 20th season, Executive Director Ryan…
Jen Colletta | 03/15/2017 -
Community in Olde RichmondMary’s Community Fund: Greensgrow Farms undertaking new project in memory of Mary Seton Corboy
For 20 years, Greensgrow Farms has worked to beautify Philadelphia and unite the members of the communities it serves through fresh produce and sustainable activities. In memory of its recently…
Thomas Beck | 03/01/2017 -
GardeningWater Department Sponsoring Upcoming Rain Check Workshop at Fishtown Library Next Month
On Saturday, February 18th, the Fishtown branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia will be hosting a workshop sponsored by the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) from 2PM - 3:30PM.…
Thomas Beck | 01/20/2017 -
Community in FairmountCircle Compost: Fairmount Residents Bring Compost Service to Penn’s Garden and Beyond
When David Bloovman finishes an apple, he doesn’t throw it in the trash. He thinks of the leftover apple core as part of a consumption process or, more importantly,…
Grace Shallow | 01/18/2017 -
Features in FishtownPhilly Tree People Launch Pruning Club in the Riverwards
After noticing the lack of trees lining neighborhood streets, Nykia Perez and her two friends, Dina Richman and Jacelyn Blank, decided to dedicate their time to organizing and maintaining tree…
Madison Hall | 06/13/2016 -
CommunityNeighborhood Gardens Trust Will Be Hosting Community Gardens Day On June 18, Here’s How You Can Help
On Saturday, June 18, Neighborhood Gardens Trust (NGT) will be hosting Community Gardens Day from 10AM - 1PM. The NGT will be operating in affiliation with the City of Philadelphia…
Thomas Beck | 06/09/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownMore Than a Dream: Girard Dream Garden Blossoms In Budding Community
A garden blooms on Girard Avenue, hidden in plain sight. Across the street from the Aldi, below the inspiring faces of Martin Luther King Jr, Ella Baker, Frederick Douglas and…
Joe Palinsky | 05/25/2016 -
Features in Fishtown#PhillyTreeTrek: Eagles Player Connor Barwin Helps Fishtown Family Plant Tree
Connor Barwin isn’t your typical pro football player — He rides his bike or takes SEPTA to and from practice, he likes attending local indie rock concerts, and he dresses…
Max Pulcini | 05/16/2016 -
Community in FrancisvilleUrbanstead: Cultivating in an Urban Garden Setting
Tucked behind a gated community at the corner of Ridge Avenue and Wylie Street in the burgeoning Francisville section of lower North Philadelphia, the Francisville Urban Farm and Orchard doesn’t…
Jenna Tripke | 04/28/2016 -
Community in KensingtonYou Gotta Fight For Your Right to Garden
The gardeners at La Finquita won a small victory in their fight against developer Mayrone, LLC. The development company recently acquired the lot at 428 Master St. in South Kensington,…
Ptah Gabrie | 04/20/2016 -
Community in FishtownFNA Beautification Committee Shows Spring Cleaning Is In Bloom, New Art Installation and Festival Coming in April
On March 19, members of the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) and local residents gathered at Frankford Avenue and Girard Avenue in the heart of Fishtown to do some spring cleaning.…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/29/2016 -
Community in Strawberry MansionA Greenhouse in a Desert
Strawberry Mansion Community Garden gets winter-proofed In the summer months, a garden blooming with leafy greens and bulging fruits flourishes on the corner of Ridge Avenue and N. 32 St.,…
Cindy Stansbury | 02/04/2016