Blog Archives
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Jan 302020#bioPGH Blog: Blue Jays the Tricksters!
Blue jays are clever problem-solvers and mimcs - let's learn a bit more about these bright blue tricksters!
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Jan 292020What We’re Cooking With Now: Ginger
Looking for adventure in the kitchen? Our monthly What We're Cooking with Now post features a fresh produce ingredient, explains how to find the market's finest, and includes a recipe to try at home....
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Jan 292020Volunteer Spotlight: Tina Martin
Phipps is well-known for our beautiful gardens, seasonal flower shows, pioneering sustainability initiatives, informative educational programs and community outreach. None of our work, however, would be possible without the...
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Jan 282020Ask Dr. Phipps: Salt Alternatives
Have a question about your perennials, houseplants or turf grass? Worried about pests in the garden, hydrangeas that won't bloom, or tomatoes that died on the vine? Dr. Phipps can help! Ask Dr. Phipps is a free service...
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Jan 272020This Week at Phipps: Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...
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Jan 242020Let’s Move Pittsburgh Bingo Winners
Let’s Move Pittsburgh gives a big, warm thank-you to all 31 schools who participated in our first LMP Bingo competition! We hope that students and families were encouraged to get moving, try new foods and do fun activities....
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Jan 232020#bioPGH Blog: Outdoor Adventures in January
Even if it’s cold out, though, the outdoors still are bustling with life to explore, and we still need a dash of nature in our days.
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Jan 212020Chickpea Noodle Soup
With wintertime in full blossom, I find that I am constantly craving comfort, sunshine, and good company. Sharing a cozy, hearty soup with loved ones has a restorative effect and brings warmth to this chilly time of year. Invite...
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Jan 202020This Week at Phipps: Jan. 20 – 26
There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...
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Jan 142020Ask Dr. Phipps: Poinsettia Problems
Have a question about your perennials, houseplants or turf grass? Worried about pests in the garden, hydrangeas that won't bloom, or tomatoes that died on the vine? Dr. Phipps can help! Ask Dr. Phipps is a free service...
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Jan 132020This Week at Phipps: Jan. 13 – 19
There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...
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Jan 102020Food Allergies, Part 2: FPIES
FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) is a rare food allergy that affects the GI (gastrointestinal) tract of young children and causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. Symptoms of the condition can present...
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Jan 092020#bioPGH Blog: Of Bird Brains and Cab Drivers
What do career cab drivers in London have in common with chickadees and crows?
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Jan 062020This Week at Phipps: Jan. 6 – 12
There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...
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Jan 032020New Year’s Resolutions: We’re Here to Help!
The start of a new year is a time of reflection and self-improvement. You have resolutions and we have resources! Read on to discover how Phipps can help you achieve your goals in 2020.
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Jan 032020Why Do You Go to Bed?
We all need sleep. We spend almost a third of our lives in bed1. On our Let’s Move Pittsburgh blog, we talk a lot about establishing sustainable, healthy habits when it comes to nutrition and physical activity. But we never...
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Jan 032020#bioPGH Blog: Conifer Cones
Cones are absolutely essential to conifers—they produce the next generation!
