Philly Spring Cleanup, Saturday, April 8, 2017

Join Us for Philly Spring Cleanup Saturday, April 8

Hansberry Garden and Nature Center and the Kelly Green Project will join good neighbors all over the city to pitch in to the 10th annual Philly Spring Cleanup hosted by the Streets Department on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join us to help Southwest Germantown look its best!

photo: garden bed with seedlings

Learn About Garden Membership at 2017 Spring Gathering

Learn about the benfits of joining our thriving community garden at our Spring Gathering membership event from 1 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. The event will take place at the New Hope Temple Baptist Church, 5020 Pulaski Ave.

Hansberry Garden Harvest Fest | Potluck Dinner Saturday, Oct. 29, 4-6:30 p.m. | "Put Your Garden to Bed" Workshop

Fall Harvest Fest on Oct. 29

Our final garden potluck dinner of 2015 will be this Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. We’ll start the afternoon with a “Put Your Garden to Bed” workshop — per our membership agreement, beds musy be cleared by Nov. 1— and perhaps end with a bonfire. Feel free to bring musical instruments!

gardeners clearing tomato plant from bed

Preparing the Garden for Winter

As our growing season begins to wane, it’s time to think about preparing our beds for winter. Experienced gardener Janet Peterman offers a […]

man and woman dig in garden

Community Work Day

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1, 9-11 a.m. WHERE: Hansberry Garden and Nature Center All Gardeners, We’re going to have a MEGA clean-up day on Saturday, […]

photo: planter watered by rain spout

Learn How to Get a Free Rain Barrel at Rain Check Workshop August 1

Philadelphia Water (PWD) believes that everyone can make a difference in transforming Philadelphia into a greener city with clean water. PWD’s Rain Check program gives Philadelphia residents an opportunity to reduce pollution that would otherwise end up in our creeks and rivers.

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Tend the Garden Workday

At our second monthly garden work day of 2016, members will tend the common areas of the garden. Important maintenance tasks are […]

Introduction to Beekeeping with Chris Mendel

Introduction to Beekeeping

Everyone is buzzing about the upcoming “Introduction to Beekeeping” workshop at Hansberry Garden and Nature Center. Experienced Beekeeper Chris Mendel, who chairs HGNC’s Landscape and Maintenance Committee, will offer tips to beginning beekeepers.

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October Potluck Dinner

WHEN: Sunday, October 9, 5-7 p.m. WHERE: Hansberry Garden and Nature Center, 5150 Wayne Ave., Philadelphia, PA Our Garden Potlucks are a […]