Topic: Urban Gardening
Earth Day Philadelphia Guide
More than 50 years after the holiday began, there are more reasons — and more ways — than ever to combat climate change, right here in Philly
By Rosamelia Lara Sanchez, Christina Griffith and Lauren McCutcheonResistance is a Garden
A Painted Bride project combines urban farming, art and education to empower Black and Brown Philadelphians to grow their own futures
By James PetersonFlowers in Potholes
Citizen gardeners, unite! Your streets need you.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyGrow Your Own
With Covid-19 food shortages looming, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society mobilized thousands of gardeners to grow food and feed their neighbors this year—an act that builds community resilience. Here, some gardening photos to inspire your own growing season.
By Katherine Rapin and Sabina Louise PierceComposting in the City
Philadelphians dump 400,000 tons of food and yard scraps into the landfill every year. A city community composting pilot is working to put that waste to good use
By Katherine RapinOur Zoo Is Greener Than Your Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo is growing its own greens to more sustainably feed its animals—and to help humans in neighboring food deserts
By Brianna Baker