Rooted in Community: Backyard Garden Forum

Join us for a one-day forum about successful growing techniques for your edible and community gardens!

Join Phipps, local experts and community members to learn about a variety of topics including tomato production, tea composting and more. Plus, registrants will also receive a delicious catered lunch during the forum.

Topics Covered:

• Diseases in the Vegetable Garden | Remi Ham, Penn State Extension 
• Waste Not Cooking from the Garden | Chef Mike Godlewski, EYV restaurant 
• Close-Up on Tomato Production | Indira Ramirez, Eden Hall Farm 
• Plants for Skin Care | Jodi Danyo, Cherry Valley Organics 
• DIY Garden Fertilizers & Amendments | Jasen Bernthisel, Future is Nuts and Grow Pittsburgh 
• Backyard Berry Production | Allison Glick, Phipps Conservatory

Phipps' Rooted in Community: Backyard Garden Forum will be held at Phipps Special Events Hall. See ticket levels below: 

• Standard – $55
• Supported – $25; Ideal for students, for those in the Museums for All program, or with limited resources.
• Pay it Forward – $85; Ideal for those eager to support access and equity for ecological gardening education.

Attendees that register by April 1 at 8 p.m. will be entered into a raffle for a garden supply gift basket! Please contact jpope@phipps.conservatory.org if you have any questions. Click the button below to register! 

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