Invasive plant-infused cocktails?
At a recent event at the Schuylkill Center for Environment Education, We the Weeds served up two invasive plant cocktails dubbed “The Native” and “The Foreigner.”
View Article'The Artist's Garden' explores Impressionism, the garden movement
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts presents a new exhibit awash with flowers and romantic landscapes. "The Artist's Garden: American Impressionism and the...
View ArticleSlow flower movement blooms
You've likely heard of the slow food or farm-to-table movement, in which eating locally grown food is applauded as being beneficial to both the local agriculture industry and the environment. The next...
View ArticleGreensgrow West opens for spring
Greensgrow West, the West Philly location of Greensgrow Farms, will open on Friday, March 20. They'll be selling seeds, soil and other gear will be up for grabs and seeds will be 10 percent off.
View ArticleOrchid Extravaganza blooms for a limited time
Until Sunday, March 29 the four-acre conservatory at Kennett Square's Longwood Gardens will be filled with orchids for the Orchid Extravaganza. The exhibit includes almost 5,000 orchid blooms of all...
View ArticlePlanting with a purpose: Milkweed for monarchs
By planting a milkweed butterfly garden in our backyards, we can help revive the species and give our monarch friends a place to rest up and eat while on their journey.
View ArticleGrowing good vibes: Plants influence mood, emotions
Growing good vibes: Plants influence mood and emotions
View ArticleFrom garden to glass: Growing a Bloody Mary bar
From garden to glass: Growing a Bloody Mary bar
View ArticleGardening hacks: Make your flowers change colors
Gardening hacks: Make your flowers change colors
View ArticlePeddler's Village marks start of the season with Spring Fling
Landscapers, growers, shoppers gather for weekend events
View ArticleRegrow vegetables and herbs from kitchen scraps
Regrow vegetables and herbs from kitchen scraps.
View ArticleGreen(er) Thumb: Reuse everyday objects for gardening
Green(er) Thumb: Reuse everyday objects for gardening
View ArticleFree compost, gardening tutorials at Dirt Day
University City's Dirt Factory opens its gates for spring
View ArticleShe Sheds: the backyard man-cave equivalent for women
Men get man caves. Children get tree houses. Women say hello to the 'she shed' -- a personal space for women to hideaway and recharge without having to wander too far from home, or hire a babysitter.
View ArticleGet Gardening: Everything you need to know to become the ultimate urban...
A good way to get started gardening is to remind yourself that no place is too small to grow. Herbs, for example, can be easy to tend on a windowsill and ultimately add flavor to meals (here’s how to...
View ArticleThese houseplants will help purify the air in your home
NASA study withstands test of time
View ArticleGrow your own: How to reconnect with your community through gardening
Our current food system has a direct impact on global issues encompassing health, ethics and community. Frequently I am asked how one can become more civic minded within food culture to help promote a...
View ArticleTour South Philly's prettiest private & community gardens
Need a little gardening inspiration? Jump on the 5th Annual South Philly Garden Tour Saturday, Sept. 12. Presented by the South Philly Food Co-op, this year's self-guided tour takes visitors into 29...
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