Ask Dr. Phipps: Poinsettia Problems

By Phipps Master Gardener

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...

This Week at Phipps: Jan. 13 – 19

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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...

Food Allergies, Part 2: FPIES

By Ellen Marie Alonso Street, LMP Dietetic Intern

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...

#bioPGH Blog: Of Bird Brains and Cab Drivers

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

What do career cab drivers in London have in common with chickadees and crows?

This Week at Phipps: Jan. 6 – 12

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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...

New Year’s Resolutions: We’re Here to Help!

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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.

#bioPGH Blog: Conifer Cones

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

Cones are absolutely essential to conifers—they produce the next generation!