Grow, Learn, Connect
Discover opportunities to grow your gardening knowledge, build new skills, and connect with fellow garden enthusiasts!
Explore opportunities to grow your gardening knowledge, develop new skills, and connect with fellow garden enthusiasts. From expert-led webinars and hands-on workshops to community gardening programs, tours, and plant swaps, PHS offers educational experiences for gardeners of all interests and experience levels. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, there’s something for everyone to discover.
Know to Grow
Know to Grow is a monthly webinar series that brings gardening knowledge straight to you. Whether you’re an experienced grower or just getting started, each session is packed with expert insights and fresh inspiration moderated by PHS Vice President of Horticulture, Andrew Bunting. Join for just $20 per lecture or become a PHS member (starting at $5/month) and attend every session for free!
Exhibit at the Flower Show
Take your place in a celebrated Flower Show tradition. Anyone can enter the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, whether you want to show off a prized plant or compete in one of the Show’s design or artistic categories.
PHS Garden Tenders
Since 1995, PHS Garden Tenders has helped individuals and groups build the skills to start and sustain successful community gardens. The program covers the essentials of community gardening, from organizing and site selection to soil and plant care, membership, and community partnerships. Whether you’re starting a garden or strengthening an existing one, Garden Tenders provides practical guidance you can put to use in your community. Workshops are offered throughout the year.
Check the PHS Events Calendar for upcoming workshops.
PHS Tree Tenders
Build your tree care knowledge through a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course covers tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care while connecting you with one of the nation’s oldest and most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. Sessions are offered throughout the year in person and virtually.
Check the PHS Events Calendar for upcoming workshops.
Green City Teachers
Calling all educators! This semi-annual workshop series gives educators and community organizers practical tools and strategies for teaching environmental stewardship, sustainability, and green initiatives.
Sessions are offered throughout the year, so check back here or visit our calendar for upcoming workshops.
Workshops at the PHS Community Farm
Explore gardening, herbs, and more at PHS Community Farm at Norristown Farm Park. Join us for hands-on workshops where you can learn about herbal teas and bitters, discover new gardening practices, and gain practical skills to use in your own garden.
The 2027 workshops will be announced soon.
PHS Pop Up Garden Workshops
Join PHS in the garden from spring through fall for engaging workshops designed to inspire and expand your gardening knowledge. Explore seasonal topics, learn practical techniques, and connect with fellow gardeners.
The 2027 workshops will be announced in early spring.
PHS Meadowbrook Farm Tours
Explore the beauty of PHS Meadowbrook Farm through guided garden tours led by PHS experts. Discover diverse gardens while learning about garden design and the trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal annuals that bring each landscape to life. Tours are offered monthly, with a different horticultural expert sharing insights and inspiration throughout the gardens.
The 2027 tour schedule will be announced in early spring.
PHS Plant Swaps
Connect with fellow garden enthusiasts at PHS Plant Swaps and discover something new to grow. Bring a plant, cutting, or garden-related item to exchange while swapping tips and stories with fellow plant lovers.
The 2027 Plant Swap schedule will be announced in early spring.
