Philadelphians can register for a free yard tree
Philadelphians can pick up a free tree to plant in their yard during TreePhilly's annual spring giveaway. TreePhilly is a community outreach program led by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that...
View ArticleShop vendors, explore secret gardens in Chestnut Hill during Home & Garden Fest
A stretch of Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill will become an outdoor marketplace on Sunday, May 6, for the annual Home & Garden Festival. Families can shop the 150 vendors between Rex and Willow...
View ArticleHow do air plants survive?
Horticulturist Benjamin Snyder explains how air plants survive, and how they got so trendy.
View ArticlePoison ivy: a ‘familiar stranger’ that could ruin your summer
A researcher offers insights into how to recognize Toxicodendron radicans, before you risk touching it — and what to do if it’s too late.
View ArticleHow to make your own compost in 3 easy steps
If you love gardening, why not make your own compost?
View ArticleGardeners, beware: there's dangerous bacteria lurking in potting soil
Potting mix is known to carry harmful bacteria and fungi that have sparked serious lung infections – and even death, in some cases.
View ArticleInvasive 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
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