December 5, 2012
There’s a chill in the air, which means that the holidays are upon us. That, in turn, means that it’s time to start thinking about decorating and gifting. If you’re looking to go green — literally and figuratively — this holiday season, check out the annual Holiday Bazaar at Greensgrow Farms. The event runs two [...]
Read more»November 27, 2012
It’s that time in the holiday season when shopping for the perfect Christmas tree is just as important as shopping for the gifts that go underneath it. And if you’re looking to go au naturale, then this roundup is for you. Whether you like to cut your own, pick your own, or have it delivered [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
Throughout the year, Philadelphia’s neighborhoods offer fun and exciting events for all. From Chestnut Hill to East Passyunk, there’s never a shortage of ways to take part in neighborhood activities. And the holiday season is a particularly festive time to explore Philadelphia neighborhoods both familiar and new. Below, we’ve selected some great holiday events — [...]
Read more»October 3, 2012
Greensgrow Farms in Kensington is recognized as the leading urban farm in the nation, and its Subaru Fall Festival this Saturday, October 6 is likely to do its all-star standing justice. Events include a chili competition from 1-3 p.m. where you make your taste buds be the judge of the best chili in Philadelphia. Kids [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video features Mary Seton Corboy, Co-Founder and Chief Farm Hand of Greensgrow Farm in Kensington, an award-winning urban agriculture spot that boasts a thriving collection of flowers, fresh produce, even livestock (Milkshake the pig is our favorite).
Mary founded Greensgrow Farm in 1997, and hasn’t stopped since. See the farm, learn about Mary and hear what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia and why.
Greensgrow Farm
www.greensgrow.org
Say Cheese
@saycheesephilly
Sexy Green Truck
N. 11th Street and Montgomery Avenue, Templetown
Insomnia Cookies
N. 12th Street and Montgomery Avenue, Templetown
U Got Munchies
1321 Norris Street, Templetown
The Creperie at Temple
N. 13th & Norris Streets, Templetown
Today’s Philly 101 video features Mary Seton Corboy, Co-Founder and Chief Farm Hand of Greensgrow Farm in Kensington, an award-winning urban agriculture spot that boasts a thriving collection of flowers, fresh produce, even livestock (Milkshake the pig is our favorite). Mary founded Greensgrow Farm in 1997, and hasn’t stopped since. See the farm, learn about [...]
Read more»May 3, 2012
On Saturday, May 5 the Spring Craft Bazaar returns to Greensgrow Farms with an array of 30 local artists and vendors and hundreds of handmade gifts and craft items. Vendors at the farm, which is home to one of the city’s most beloved CSAs and local, fresh food markets, will be offering handmade soaps for [...]
Read more»April 3, 2012
Looking for an excuse to pig out on hearty dishes from an eclectic mix of some of the city’s most savory restaurants while supporting a good cause? We’ve got you covered. Greensgrow Farms, named 2011 Best City Nursery by Philadelphia Magazine, celebrates their 4th annual Whole Hog head-to-tail event, a gluttonous feast that supports the [...]
Read more»December 8, 2011
The holidays are the perfect time to tap into the virile community spirit in Philadelphia, which permeates every neighborhood from South Philly to Chestnut Hill to Fishtown, University City and more. Below, we’ve picked out a few great ideas for neighborhood social activities during the holidays. Get some local shopping done, mingle with others and [...]
Read more»November 22, 2011
The tree lights are atwinkle, the store windows are bursting with red, green, silver and gold, the ribbon and wrapping paper and cards are calling your name from inside your cabinet. It’s officially gift-giving holiday heyday, and there’s no time like the present to stock up on Philadelphia-made crafts, clothes, food and more for the [...]
Read more»August 15, 2011
According to the USDA, as of mid-2011 there were 7,175 farmers markets operating throughout the country, an incredible 17% increase from 2010. Philadelphia is most certainly doing its part to contribute to that growth. Accordingly, in a piece entitled The Summer Bounty from Farm to City, Forbes profiles the farmers’ market scene in Philadelphia, which [...]
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