The Penn Hills Community Garden

03/31/2026

On Monday April 13 at 7 pm, please join the Penn Hebron Garden Club and the Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission at the historic Morrow Barn at 237 Jefferson Rd for a free showing of a new 60-minute film called The Extraordinary Caterpillar. This film shows how beautiful and unique caterpillars are a crucial ecosystem link between native plants and wildlife and features Dr. Doug Tallamy, the University of Delaware entomologist who wrote Bringing Nature Home, the groundbreaking book that explains the crucial link between native plants and native wildlife. Donations will be accepted to the Barn Fund to help take care of the gorgeous 192 year old Morrow Barn. Parking is limited so please carpool. Extra parking is available 3 doors down behind the Senior Center at 127 Jefferson Rd.
TAKE A PEEK INTO THE DAZZLING WORLD OF NATURE'S TINIEST AND MIGHTIEST SUPERHEROES!
https://homegrownnationalpark.org/extraordinary-caterpillar
THE EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR - DOUG TALLAMY - HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK

02/04/2026

12/29/2025

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Join us for Intro to Native Plants & Winter Sowing Workshop on Monday, January 5th at 6:00pm! We'll learn about the roles native plants play in our local ecosystems and how to choose the best plants for maximum benefits. Plus, we'll even get to make greenhouses from upcycled materials!

If you're able, please bring your own clean, clear gallon jug. There will be limited half gallon jugs available. All other materials will be provided.

Please register at the link below or by calling the library at 412-775-4700.
https://pennhills.librarycalendar.com/event/intro-native-plants-winter-sowing-workshop-15348

08/26/2025

Go Wilkinsburg!
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Neighborhood advocates tackle urban blight with ecological restoration, growing native pollinators, fresh food and community connections from empty lots.

08/21/2025

Garden member Mehry Safaeian wanted to share these photos of this spicebush swallowtail butterfly larva that she found on her spicebush in the garden. The photo with the blue gloves shows the younger larva. They usually cover themselves by pulling parts of the leaves over themselves (like hiding in a blanket!) In the other photo, you can see an older version of the larva - they have fake eyes to scare predators!
Mehry shares this with us as a testimony to Penn Hills Community Garden's cultivating service to the community and opportunities to serve other creatures. Thank you Mehry for growing the spicebush for a host plant, documenting the new life and sharing it with us!

08/21/2025

Huge thanks to Sandy Feather for a very fun, informative pest walk in the garden tonight!

07/27/2025

What a great event! We had over 20 kids and their grown-ups come hear local author Audra Azoury-Sommer read her book “I Am More Than Just A Weed” and then lead the kids on a scavenger hunt that ended with pizza, watermelon and treats!

05/28/2025