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  • This Week at Phipps: May 16 – 22
    May 16
    2022

    This Week at Phipps: May 16 – 22

    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...

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  • Small Gardens, Big Impact: Treasured Garden Sanctuary
    Jan 18
    2022

    Small Gardens, Big Impact: Treasured Garden Sanctuary

    By Juliette Olshock

    In these colder months, we are highlighting gardens of Western Pennsylvania that inspire us with their beauty and their positive impact on the environment. Pam Dickinson of Aspinwall makes the most of her small space with vertical...

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  • Small Gardens, Big Impact: Garden Retreat for People and Wildlife
    Dec 22
    2021

    Small Gardens, Big Impact: Garden Retreat for People and Wildlife

    By Juliette Olshock

    In these colder months, we are highlighting gardens of Western Pennsylvania that inspire us with their beauty and their positive impact on the environment. Carrie Casey of Fox Chapel received this year’s Phipps Sustainable...

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  • Small Gardens, Big Impact: Urban Abundance
    Dec 07
    2021

    Small Gardens, Big Impact: Urban Abundance

    By Juliette Olshock

    In these colder months, we are highlighting gardens of Western Pennsylvania that inspire us with their beauty and their positive impact on the environment. Melani Cheers of Troy Hill received this year’s Phipps...

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  • 10 Alternatives to Japanese Barberry
    Nov 23
    2021

    10 Alternatives to Japanese Barberry

    By Juliette Olshock

    With the recent news that Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) will be banned in Pennsylvania due to its invasive nature and tick harboring characteristics, we have put together a list of alternative plants to use in its...

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  • Small Gardens, Big Impact: An Award Winning Native Landscape
    Nov 16
    2021

    Small Gardens, Big Impact: An Award Winning Native Landscape

    By Juliette Olshock

    In these colder months, we are highlighting gardens of Western Pennsylvania that inspire us with their beauty and their positive impact on the environment. Lyn Babcock of Mt. Lebanon received this year’s Phipps Sustainable...

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