Growing community on the 2500 block of Master Street
03/27/2017
It's so important that grow indigenous plants that will feed our bees. Without them, where would we be?
First U.S. Bumblebee Officially Listed as Endangered The bee’s population has plummeted nearly 90 percent since the 1990s.
02/25/2016
New to growing food? Check this out.
How Much Food First-Time Gardeners Should Grow This beginner’s guide details the four biggest considerations when deciding what to plant.
12/31/2015
Welcome 2016! We can't wait to get back out in the garden.
10 New Year's Resolutions For A Healthier Garden If you're looking to save money and eat better produce in 2016, start by committing to take these steps.
12/12/2015
Our community is severely impacted by the city's "improvement" efforts. Our homes, businesses and garden spaces are at risk.
In Sharswood/Blumberg, residents facing eminent domain want to fight back Philadelphia Housing Authoritys plans for $526 million urban renewal project has property owners alarmed about being displaced
10/01/2015
The Trick To Planting Healthy Garlic Is... Everything depends on when you plant it, and what you do to it first.
08/17/2015
It's not over yet. There is still time to get planting.
What Can You Plant NOW for Eating in February? Check Out This Winter Vegetable Planting Guide -... Planting doesn’t just happen in the spring there can be planting through out the spring and summer for succession planting. Those in a climate where you can have winter vegetables you can be planting on into the fall. For winter gardening it’s a good idea to use a low tunnel or mini hop house for …
08/06/2015
I have been trying to figure this out for years!
A Plan For Growing Lettuce All Season Long You'll enjoy never-ending greens by following these steps. We tell you exactly what and when to plant.
07/29/2015
Get ready for the bountiful harvest!
3 Super Simple Ways To Preserve Garden Tomatoes Save some of summer’s best for later by pickling, canning, and oven-drying.
07/08/2015
Some inspiring urban farmers
Web Series To Help You Be A Better Urban Farmer - Urban Farm Watch these new online shows to boost your confidence in growing your own food and becoming more sustainable.
06/18/2015
Save your berries!
Garden In Front - Birds Vs. Berries: How To Save Your Fruit - Urban Farm Employ barrier and deterrence methods to protect your berry harvest from winged creatures that might get to the fruit before you do.
05/19/2015
Got weeds? You can eat some of them!
5 Rules for Urban Wild Food Foraging - Hobby Farms Supplement your diet—and save money in the process—by gleaning the wild and wonderful plants growing around your city.
05/10/2015
Our garden is being threatened through eminent domain by the Philadelphia Housing Authority. They have listed hundreds of privately owned properties in our community. Many of them are operating as gardens, businesses, and homes. They are holding a hearing on June 9th at City Hall room 400.