Homegrown Classes
Early Spring Brunch Delights
May 3 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Botany Hall Teaching Kitchen at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
What’s a better way to bask in Spring than to enjoy the early season veggies and herbs! In this brunch-themed workshop we’ll be going over the steps of how to make a flavorful quiche that will be a staple for any brunch event!
Weedy Plant Wander
June 12 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Mellon Park, outside Phipps Garden Center
Join community herbalist and permaculture garden designer Therese Robbins of Heart Beet Herbals on a plant tour of Mellon Park. We will meet and interact with some medicinal, edible, and native plants and discuss their medicinal, culinary, or horticultural uses. There will be many opportunities to ask questions. This class will take place outdoors and will include some walking. Please wear walking shoes and feel free to bring a water bottle, notepad, and weather protection.
Weed Identification
June 17 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park
Need help identifying other plants growing in your garden? Whether its purslane, lambs quarter or another plant, this class will help you identify what’s growing in your garden, how to manage them, and some of their useful properties!
The Forager's Garden: Restorative Raspberries
July 8 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Homewood- Brushton YMCA
Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) not only provide a tasty berry to add to smoothies or eat right off the bush, they are also a beloved plant for foragers, herbalists or gardeners alike. Join us for this in-depth workshop to learn about the different ways raspberry fruits and leaves can be used in herbal kitchen concoctions! Come ready to sample a couple raspberry themed goodies.
The Basics of Composting and Soil Care
July 24 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Carnegie Library- Hazelwood
Great soil is the foundation to a healthy garden and great vegetables. Join us for this class as we go over the basics of soil care and the ways compost can support healthy soil so you can maximize your harvests!
Food Preservation Essentials: Dehydrating 101
Aug. 12 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Botany Hall Teaching Kitchen at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Great soil is the foundation to a healthy garden and great vegetables. Join us for this class as we go over the basics of soil care and the ways compost can support healthy soil so you can maximize your harvests!
Seed Saving Workshop
Aug. 21 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Homewood- Brushton YMCA
Seed saving can be a cost effective and meaningful way to grow your favorite varieties every season while also sharing them with others to enjoy! Join us for this seed saving class to learn the basics of seed saving!
Weedy Plant Wander
Aug. 21 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Mellon Park, outside Phipps Garden Center
Join community herbalist and permaculture garden designer Therese Robbins of Heart Beet Herbals on a plant tour of Mellon Park. We will meet and interact with some medicinal, edible, and native plants and discuss their medicinal, culinary, or horticultural uses. There will be many opportunities to ask questions. This class will take place outdoors and will include some walking. Please wear walking shoes and feel free to bring a water bottle, notepad, and weather protection.
