Gardening
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FeaturesThe Pros and Cons of a Living Wall from the Garden Gnome
Has anyone ever heard of a living wall? These self-sufficient vertical gardens that are attached to the exterior or interior of a building are one of the fastest growing alternatives…
David Prendergast | 12/01/2015 -
Gardening in Northern LibertiesNeighbors Invited in Northern Liberties to Help Bodine HS With Garden Planting
Bodine High School located on 1101 N 4th Street invites neighbors to be involved in their new schoolyard project from 8AM to Noon on Friday, November 6. According to NLNA’s…
Thomas Weir | 10/29/2015 -
FeaturesFall Garden Tips from the Garden Gnome
Fall is starting to taking hold of our neighborhood: Trees are showing their autumn splendor, leaves are turning shades of red and orange, cooler nights are making for good sleeping…
David Prendergast | 10/22/2015 -
CommunityPhotos From the Weekend: RiverCity Festival and EKNA Cook-Out
Photos by Max Pulcini and Thomas Weir The Eighth Annual RiverCity Festival was held on Saturday October 10, 2015 beginning at noon at Penn Treaty Park. The free event was…
Spirit Staff | 10/13/2015 -
FeaturesWater Woes: Riverwards Residents Learn About Stormwater Problems and Get Free Stuff From PWD
For Tom Reynolds and Lauren Rossi of Fishtown, the old cliche “the grass is always greener on the other side” took on a new meaning. Their neighbor didn’t have grass…
Bob Stewart | 08/28/2015 -
Community in KensingtonRain Gardens Coming to Harrowgate Park
Harrowgate Park was once home to the medicinal spring that led neighborhood's founding. The park, which is located at the modern intersection of Kensington and Tioga, is the subject of…
Ben Smolin | 08/19/2015 -
FeaturesDear Garden Gnome: Pruning Shrubs For Dummies
Dear Garden Gnome, When is the proper time to prune my flowering shrubs and what is the best way to prune them? Pruning is a source of worry and anxiety…
David Prendergast | 08/06/2015 -
Community in FishtownFrankford Arts Corridor Adds a Fresh Space to Clear the Mind
It’s no secret that Frankford Ave in the 19125 has gone through a transformation. Anyone strolling along this strip known as The Frankford Arts Corridor will notice bars, coffee houses,…
Denise M. Krenski | 08/05/2015 -
Features in FishtownThe Meat and Potatoes on Where to Shop Other Than the Supermarket
When it comes time for residents of the Riverwards to hop in the car to food shop, they typically prepare for the routine schlep to their nearest supermarket while…
K. Andrew Deffley | 06/10/2015 -
Features in FishtownGardening Tips from Greensgrow Farms: Thinking Outside the Box
On the first week of each month, David Prendergrast from Greensgrow Farms will be answering your urban gardening questions. This month’s reader writes: Dear Garden Gnome, I just installed window…
David Prendergast | 06/04/2015 -
Community in FishtownThere’s a Gumball Machine Filled With Eco-Terrorism on Girard Ave
Ok, ok. Maybe eco-terrorism is a strong word. This is like a frilly, cute version of terrorism. It’s terrorism with flowers. It’s…flowerism. YIKES, a web design and development company at…
Matthew Albasi | 06/03/2015 -
Community in KensingtonREGISTER: Get Free Trees This Saturday!
In an effort to help beautify the neighborhood, East Kensington Neighbors Association and the New Kensington Community Development Corporation have partnered with TreePhilly to give out two free trees to residents…
Joshua Albert | 05/28/2015