March 2015
Repair Fair #4 – Philly Fixers Guild
• Members of the community are welcome to bring in any item that’s broken or damaged. This includes almost anything; even clothing and jewelry. • A volunteer Fixer will put you to work as they provide guidance in how to repair or mend. The guests learn how to troubleshoot and make repairs, leading the way to more self-reliance in fixing things at home. The primary objective of the Guild is to shift our conventional wisdom that broken items should necessarily…
Find out more »October 2016
Repair Fair at Greensgrow Farms
We're glad to be back with our friends at Greensgrow Farms in Fishtown. The public is welcome to carry in any inoperative/damaged/broken possession and learn how to troubleshoot and make repairs. Our talented troop of Fixers will be on hand to help and inform so that we can all create less waste and be more self-sufficient!
Find out more »October 2017
Subaru Fall Festival at Greensgrow Farms
Join us on October 7th for the Subaru Fall Festival at Greensgrow Farms for a celebration of local food, music, crafts, and farm fun. Experience the former galvanized steel plant which was transformed into an urban farm in 1997 by Mary Seton Corboy. At this year’s Fall Festival, we anticipate an audience of 4,000 people from Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, as well as out of towners. Visitors will have the chance to sample harvest dishes, enjoy crafts, live music,…
Find out more »December 2017
Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar
This holiday season, support local artists in Philadelphia while you make a dent in your holiday shopping list at the Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar in Kensington. Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland as you sip on hot cocoa, munch on holiday cookies and shop! The farm at Greensgrow will be bursting with evergreen swags, fresh-cut PA grown holiday trees, and more for your winter décor! Items at the bazaar include fine art, crafts, gifts, jewelry, ceramics, wood working, accessories, green gifts,…
Find out more »June 2018
A Taste of Kensington: A Benefit for the Greensgrow Community Kitchen
Eat, drink, and celebrate! Join Greensgrow Farms, Philly’s nationally recognized urban farm and garden center, at “A Taste of Kensington,” a unique event on Wednesday, June 13 from 6-10 PM in support of the Greensgrow Community Kitchen, an incubator space for local food entrepreneurs that since 2011 has helped over 75 local food visionaries turn their dreams into reality. For one exceptional evening, the urban oasis of Greensgrow Farms will be transformed for more than 300 guests, featuring live entertainment,…
Find out more »July 2018
Good Libations Market
Our local cider scene is growing! Join us at the farmstand to taste PA ciders from Ploughman Farm Cider, Commonwealth Cider and Kurant Cider! Greensgrow’s Farmstand runs by the motto “fresh, local and delicious”, and is an extension of our mission to bring Philadelphians quality produce and locally prepared provisions. We have a selection of our own organically-grown produce as well as local produce from within 150 miles from our long-time farmer partners. We are stocked with all local items…
Find out more »Twilight Market
Live Music • Local Food & Drink • Workshops • Craft Vendors Join us for our festive evening markets! We are keeping the farm and the farmstand open late for shopping and have invited some of our favorite friends to join us! Philadelphia Brewing Co. and Rowhouse Spirits Distillery will be here and Chef Drew will be making seasonal treats. There will be live music from I Think Like Midnight, and while you’re listening to the beat, there’s a whole…
Find out more »Succulent Container Design Workshop
Make your own succulent container with one of Greensgrow’s resident master gardener and horticulturists, Donna Zagrapan. At this DIY workshop, you’ll learn about what succulents are, how to select the right varieties, and get design tips for a beautiful indoor container. Everyone will create their own container to take home as Donna discusses best practices for succulent care and maintenance; soil, sun requirements, grooming, watering, propagation for healthy plants. The workshop takes place during our popular Twilight Market, all are…
Find out more »October 2018
Subaru Fall Festival at Greensgrow Farms
2501 E. Cumberland Street Philadelphia, PA 19125 Join Subaru and Greensgrow Farms for a celebration of local food, music, crafts and farm fun! Whether you are from Philly or out of town, get off the beaten path and check out Greensgrow Farms, the nationally recognized leader in urban farming, and see how a former galvanized steel plant became a model for urban agriculture. Festival visitors will have the chance to enjoy live music, local food and drink, and…
Find out more »December 2018
The Holidays at Greensgrow Farms
December 1 & 2, 8 & 9 • 10am–4pm Shop local, support local artists! Looking for local, handmade gift ideas from some of the neighborhood’s most talented makers and artists? Make a dent in your Christmas shopping at Greensgrow Farms! Get your tree or holiday greens and check out all of the cool wares the elves have made. We’ll have a range of crafts and gifts; jewelry, ceramics, wood working, accessories, green gifts, bath/body, Greensgrow made edible and growing gifts,…
Find out more »June 2019
Soundbath
Rejuvenate with a sunset Soundbath surrounded by the flora and fauna with a live ambient acoustic and electronic soundscape of chimes, bells, synthesizer, ambient field recordings and more. Soundbaths are relaxing aural adventures that allow people to take a break from the stress and overstimulation of modern living and create an opportunity for healing through reflection. They are meant to help facilitate a change in day to day brainwaves and guide individuals into a present, meditative state. Cited benefits of…
Find out more »Transforming City Greenspaces
Join the Women For A Sustainable Philadelphia for an evening of networking, expert guest speakers, and discussion around our City greenspaces. We'll learn what the City, non-profits, and small businesses are doing to better utilize these land resources to benefit our communities, and how you can get involved. Nationally recognized leader in urban farming, Greensgrow Farms, will host us for this event. Join us early to wander around Greensgrow, and shop! Our speakers are: Julianne Ortega - Vice President, Chief…
Find out more »Twilight Market
Rescheduled from June 20th. Greensgrow Farms • June 27 • 5:00 - 8:00 pm • FREE 2501 East Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Farmstand • Local Food & Drink • Craft Vendors • Bands • Performers Bring your friends and family and join us for our festive evening market! We are keeping the farm and the farmstand open late and have invited some of our favorite friends. ORCA will be announcing the winner of their Bloom Your Block Contest at…
Find out more »Natural Pigment & Dye Workshop
Registration Required. Learn how to make pigments with flowers and fruits and how to use them as dye, water color and acrylic paint, and other colorful applications. We’ll discuss how natural pigments have been used throughout history; popular ways natural pigments are currently used in holistic households; and take a look at the spectrum of colors that can be created with natural materials. We will get hands-on grinding materials and making a pigment to take home. There will be…
Find out more »July 2019
Kids at Greensgrow
July 6th: Healthy Eating • ages 5–10 Students will learn about the importance of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables each day. Together you will explore the nutrients in fruits and vegetables of different colors and learn the difference between whole and processed foods, and how to budget to make the best nutrition choices. July 20th: The Value of Recycling • ages 7–10 Students will be asked to consider the journey from creation to disposal of aluminum cans. This…
Find out more »Greensgrow Farm Dinner
HOSTED BY GREENSGROW & PHILLY FOODWORKS A benefit for our SNAP Share Program, making a healthy local farm share accessible to everyone. Greensgrow will host four Farm Dinners throughout 2019 in partnership with Philly Foodworks to benefit our SNAP Share program because we believe that nutritious, local food should be accessible to everyone. Join us for an evening to celebrate the local food system at the height of the season.The evening will feature a four course meal by 1149 Cooperative…
Find out more »Greensgrow Farms Twilight Market
Farmstand • Local Food & Drink • Craft Vendors • Bands • Performers Bring your friends and family and join us for our festive evening markets! We are keeping the farm and the farmstand open late for shopping and have invited some of our favorite friends to join us at our little green oasis. Things kick-off at 6pm with Vessna Scheff on ukelele followed by the School of Rock at 7pm. Slurpphilly will be slinging fresh ramen, Korean fried chicken,…
Find out more »Herbal Bug Repellent Workshop
Registration Required. Learn how to make your own herbal non-toxic bug repellent with Nyambi Royster from Nyambi Naturals! This nourishing and aroma-therapeutic repellent balm is just in time for outdoor gatherings and late summer nights. It’s a protective moisturizer that helps repel mosquitoes and flies while soothing your skin with natural ingredients; raw shea butter, local beeswax, locally grown herbs and botanical flowers. Everybody will make their own bug balm to take home along with the recipe! A…
Find out more »Kids at Greensgrow
Every other Saturday in July & August • 11am–12pm Join us for Kids at Greensgrow, our summer Saturday youth programming. Classes will be taught by our collaborators at PwC, from their Access Your Potential curriculum, aimed at teaching financial literacy through sustainability. Children will learn about healthy eating, recycling and water conservation. Each Saturday morning we will have coffee and pastry pop-ups, our farmstand and places for parents to hang out and relax on the farm. Please note: • This curriculum is…
Find out more »August 2019
Twilight Market
Bring your friends and family and join us for our festive evening markets! We are keeping the farm and the farmstand open late for shopping and have invited some of our favorite friends to join us at our little green oasis. Things kick-off at 6pm with Wit López. Pitch, Please, Temple’s University based Queer Advocacy A Capella group headlines at 6:45pm till 7:15pm. Evil Genius Beer Company will be serving their beer made right over on Front Street, and great local eats with Eclectik Domestic –…
Find out more »LA MARIPOSA: AN EVENING OF ARGENTINE TANGO!
Greensgrow and the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School are teaming up for a night of Argentine tango on Saturday, August 24. The event includes live music by the Messiez Trio, directed by award-winning pianist, Emiliano Messiez, an all-levels tango lesson (no experience or partner required!), food and drink available for purchase, and social dancing on the BalletX portable floor. Join us to dance under the stars in the gorgeous ambiance of Greensgrow after dark! Featuring Trio Messiez; Emiliano Messiez (piano), Javier Sanchez (bandoneon)…
Find out more »September 2019
Twilight Market
Farmstand • Local Food & Drink • Craft Vendors • Bands • Performers Bring your friends and family and join us for our festive evening markets! We are keeping the farm and the farmstand open late for shopping and have invited some of our favorite friends to join us at our little green oasis. This month Women in Horticulture will join us for a discussion on adding fall & winter interest to your garden. Vessna Scheff opens at 6pm on ukulele and our favorite…
Find out more »Twilight Market
Bring your friends and family and join us for our festive evening markets! We are keeping the farm open late and have invited some of our favorite friends to join us at our little green oasis. The farmstand has organically grown produce grown right here in our high tunnels. Browse the garden center and greenhouse and say hi to Milkshake the pig and his friends.
Find out more »Farm Dinner at Greensgrow West
HOSTED BY GREENSGROW & PHILLY FOODWORKS A benefit for our SNAP Share Program, making a healthy local farm share accessible to everyone. Greensgrow will host four Farm Dinners throughout 2019 in partnership with Philly Foodworks to benefit our SNAP Share program because we believe that nutritious, local food should be accessible to everyone. Join us for an evening to celebrate the local food system during the delightfully delicious shoulder season – this time at Greensgrow West! On September 28th Chef…
Find out more »Farm Dinner
HOSTED BY GREENSGROW & PHILLY FOODWORKS A benefit for our SNAP Share Program, making a healthy local farm share accessible to everyone. Greensgrow will host four Farm Dinners throughout 2019 in partnership with Philly Foodworks to benefit our SNAP Share program because we believe that nutritious, local food should be accessible to everyone. Join us for an evening to celebrate the local food system during the delightfully delicious shoulder season – this time at Greensgrow West! On September 28th Chef…
Find out more »Houseplant Care Demonstration
Learn the best practices for care and maintenance of your houseplants! We’ll discuss how to choose the best soil, various lighting requirements, how to groom and uppot, good watering practice, and propagation techniques. Greensgrow staff instructor and horticulture expert Donna Zagrapan will give a brief history of houseplants too!
Find out more »October 2019
Succulent Container Workshop
Registration Required. Make your own succulent container with one of Greensgrow’s resident master gardener and horticulturists, Donna Zagrapan. At this DIY workshop, you’ll learn about what succulents are, how to select the right varieties, and get design tips for a beautiful indoor container. Everyone will create their own container to take home as Donna discusses best practices for succulent care and maintenance; soil, sun requirements, grooming, watering, propagation for healthy plants. Plants, containers and supplies are included. Your container will…
Find out more »Seed Saving & Storage Demo
Greensgrow’s Farmer Ricky will demonstrate how to save and store vegetable seed until you’re ready to grow next season. We’ll discuss the benefits of saving seed and how pollination effects different varieties. You’ll have the opportunity to share experience and ask questions. Please note: RSVP appreciated, but not required, sign up below. $5.00 suggested donation at the door.
Find out more »Kokedama Workshop
Kokedama moss balls or “string gardens” are a unique way to garden vertically. Learn how to make your own at our workshop this fall. Kokedama, sometimes referred to as the “poor man’s bonsai,” is a Japanese method of planting in versatile self-contained moss planters that you can hang anywhere your plants flourish. Bring a breath of fresh air to your indoor space just in time for winter! Tickets available here: https://www.greensgrow.org/event/kokedama-workshop-2/ Location: Greensgrow Farms, 2501 East Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA…
Find out more »Twilight Market
Farmstand • Local Food & Drink • Craft Vendors • Bands • Performers Bring your friends and family and join us for our festive evening markets! We are keeping the farm and the farmstand open late for shopping and have invited some of our favorite friends to join us at our little green oasis. This month we will feature a theatrical performance to enjoy while you shop and enjoy local food and drink. Slurpphilly will be slinging fresh ramen, Korean fried chicken,…
Find out more »Farm Dinner hosted by Greensgrow and Philly Foodworks
HOSTED BY GREENSGROW & PHILLY FOODWORKS A benefit for our SNAP Share Program, making a healthy local farm share accessible to everyone. The last of our Farm Dinner benefit series of 2019 in partnership with Philly Foodworks. Join us for an evening to celebrate the local food system during the amazing Pennsylvania harvest season.We are honored to be joined by Chef Ari Miller, owner of the much acclaimed restaurant Musi, featuring a farm-to-table menu inspired by local produce, and coal fire…
Find out more »Farm Dinner
HOSTED BY GREENSGROW & PHILLY FOODWORKS A benefit for our SNAP Share Program, making a healthy local farm share accessible to everyone. The last of our Farm Dinner benefit series of 2019 in partnership with Philly Foodworks. Join us for an evening to celebrate the local food system during the amazing Pennsylvania harvest season. On October 19th, we are honored to be joined by Chef Ari Miller, owner of the much acclaimed restaurant Musi, featuring a farm-to-table menu inspired by local produce, and coal…
Find out more »Hypertufa Volunteer Day
Registration required. Hypertufa is a way to make lightweight concrete planters for your garden. They’ll grow moss on the surface and age over time and blend in to your green spaces without taking years to age naturally! They are easy to make once you know how. Volunteers will get hands-on experience learning how to mix concrete and create a planter from start to finish using simple materials that can be found at your hardware store. You’ll get the recipe and…
Find out more »Plants for Indoor Air Quality
Registration Required. One of the many benefits of having plants in our homes is their ability to improve our air quality. Gardening season is wrapping up and we’ll all be spending more time indoors, it’s a great time to learn more about your houseplants, which ones are “air cleaners” and what that really means. Staff instructor Donna will identify and discuss the 29 houseplants NASA lists as indoor air cleaning and the toxins they trap, where they are found, as…
Find out more »Tucking In Your Garden
It’s time to start preparing your garden for winter. Learn about seed saving, dividing and prune perennials, planting spring flowering bulbs and cover crops, and special tasks for helping wildlife, as well as care and maintenance for your containers and tools. Get tips on decorating with natural materials for fall and winter holidays. Please note: RSVP appreciated, but not required. $5.00 suggested donation at the door.
Find out more »Soundbath
Join us just before All Hallows Eve to cleanse your inner ghosts. Rejuvenate and recenter with an hour of relaxing meditation surrounded by the flora in our greenhouse with acoustic and electronic soundbath of chimes, bells, synthesizer, ambient field recordings.
Find out more »November 2019
Papermaking with Plants
Join our expert papermaker Nicole Donnelly to learn how to make paper by hand, start to finish, beginning with plants from Greensgrow Farms! We will learn various terms associated with Western papermaking, how to test plants for good fiber quality, and cover best practices for sustainable plant harvesting and plant-papermaking.
Find out more »Community Potluck
Neighbors and Greensgrow community are invited to join us to talk about Greensgrow’s place in the neighborhood, where we’ve come from, and where we are going! Bring along your favorite dish to share with your neighbors, spend some time with us on the farm, and talk with us about what Greensgrow means to you and the community. Nichole Gerding of Thankful Sage Farm School will be doing a pit cooking demonstration, preparing side dishes that will be available for sampling on…
Find out more »Fall Wreath Making Worksop
Registration Required. Learn to build and decorate an autumnal wreath from scratch! We supply a reusable grapevine wreath form and natural decorations like ferns, dried chinese lanterns, and yarrow. Everyone will make their own 14 inch wreath to take home or give as a gift! If you have wire cutters or sturdy scissors -please bring them along. PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations within 72 hours of the start of class are nonrefundable or transferable. Workshop refunds and transfers requested earlier than 72…
Find out more »Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar
November 30 & December 1 • December 7 & 8 • 10am–4pm Shop local, support local artists! Make a dent in your Christmas shopping at the Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar. This is a festive neighborhood favorite, get your tree or holiday greens and check out all of the cool wares our elves have made. We’ll have a range of fine art, crafts and gifts; jewelry, ceramics, wood working, accessories, green gifts, bath/body and more. There are different artists each day of…
Find out more »December 2019
Sunday Brunch
Join us in our beautiful greenhouse this fall for Sunday Brunch with Eclectik Domestic! Chef Katie Briggs will be preparing a seasonal, locally sourced plated brunch on select Sundays. You’ll get a choice of several menu items, drinks and coffee. Bilnd Tiger coffee will be making brewed coffee included with your meal, they’ll have specialty drinks available for purchase. Triple Bottom Brewing available for purchase. BYO welcome. Your seats will be reserved with your party at our big long communal…
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