PHS Pheast

The Philly Post has a write up on this past Friday night’s PHS Pheast. According to the article, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) transformed its warehouse at the Philadelphia Navy Yard into a rustic party venue for the Pheast, a … Continue reading

What Grows in the Sea Garden?

The good folks over at the CHOP have put together a list of the plants that grow in the rooftop Sea Garden. You can see it here.The list includes photos and descriptions of the perennials that run around the perimeter … Continue reading

CHOP’s Sea Garden ‘Carecrows’

The kids at CHOP have had some fun assembling a couple “carecrows” to decorate theĀ  rooftop Sea Garden. They also harvested some of the tasty veggies that have been growing all summer. Volunteers from PHS and Groundswell were happy to … Continue reading

Groundswell and CHOP Win 2012 PHS Community Greening Award

We’re on a roll! Groundswell and CHOP were selected for the 2012 PHS Community Greening Award for CHOP’s: Hope Blooms Here Sea Garden. The Community Greening Award celebrates public green spaces in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The annual award … Continue reading

Photo Update: CHOP Sea Garden

The children have been busy at CHOP’s Sea Garden. As you can see, they’ve been digging, pruning, watering, and growing. At the tomato harvest last week, visiting chefs taught the kids how to make tasty items like gazpacho and salsa. … Continue reading