Planted in Homewood
An Initiative of BTC Center Inc.
About
Our Roots
Planted in Homewood knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. Back in 2016, we realized that by working together and grounding ourselves in our community we could grow our neighborhood by providing opportunities to access fresh, organic, healthy, hyper-local food and help stabilize and shape a positive atmosphere in North Homewood.
As of 2019, we're pleased to announce the 7301 Idlewild St. garden is open!
All are invited to help keep the garden tidy or soak up some sunshine from dawn to dusk each day. Please follow the garden rules posted on the fence and make sure the gate is closed upon exit.
A PiH ambassador will be in the garden weekly from Jun. - Sep. from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm to answer questions or help with the hands-on gardening experience.
The PiH organics help support BTC Center's Food Pantry and the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Those who log online volunteer gardening hours may share in the annual harvest of organically grown garlic, peas, broccoli, greens, kohlrabi, tomatoes, bell peppers, and mushrooms. We also anticipate having cut flowers and herbs (Echinacea, Lavender, Marshmallow, and Yarrow) thanks to Homewood, Troop 52493, Girl Scouts' pollinator garden.
2019-2020 Phase ii & III Plans:
Rose Garden, Grape Vines, Berry Patch, Deck, Seating, AV equipment and "No Mow" groundcover.
For more information on programs, volunteering, gardening, plot rentals or joining the Planted in Homewood Garden Committee, please contact us:
Please send an e-mail Planted in Homewood for access to the volunteer hour log to input your hours.
Ongoing Activities
3RD THURSDAYS
Conference Call Planning Meetings
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Dial-in number: (605) 313-4133
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Access code: 521393
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We are looking for interested committed members to help lead and shape future PiH garden programs, projects, and infrastructure development. All leaders and innovators 14 years and up with interest, willingness, and a heart for seeing our garden grow are invited to join (no previous gardening experience necessary).
FAMILY HOUR SUMMER SERIES
SATURDAYS in PiH GARDEN
JUL 6 - AUGUST 31
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This weekly drop-in series invites families to enjoy the Planted in Homewood garden by engaging in a diverse array of fun activities and workshops. Topics include garden crafts, DIY Beauty products, canning and preservation demonstrations, essential oils, mindfulness meditation, garden tool maintenance, pruning and more!
Full calendar coming soon.
Children must attend with a guardian.
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"
Vincent van Gogh
Upcoming Events
Thu, Aug 15Baptist Temple Church (Lower Level)Aug 15, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMBaptist Temple Church (Lower Level), 7241 Race St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, USA
Fri, Jun 21PiH GardenJun 21, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMPiH Garden , 7301 Idlewild St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, USA
Thu, Jun 20Baptist Temple Church (Lower Level)Jun 20, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMBaptist Temple Church (Lower Level), 7241 Race St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, USA
Contact Planted in Homewood
Get in touch with Planted in Homewood to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
PiH is an initiative of BTC Center Inc.
Ms. Aftyn, PiH Committee Chairwoman
Garden Site (Not a Mailing Address):
7301 Idlewild St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
USA
(412) 241-1624