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

Photos: County Fair

The County Fair was a hit! In spite of a touch of rain, the guests showed up in their most festive get-ups (The tent proved to be a good investment!). There were notable appearances by Groundswell friends Drew Becher of … Continue reading