PHS Pop Up Gardens Open for the Season

Bustling garden eateries feature fun for you and your pets including a bar, resturant, events, games, and a community garden 

PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 29, 2023 – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated seasonal re-opening of the PHS Pop Up Gardens for the 2023 season at Manayunk and South Street! Discover PHS’s tranquil outdoor gardens that feature stunning plants and flowers, as well as a tasty selection of food and drink, and fun entertainment options. Come out and drink and dine for a cause, knowing that proceeds from a fun time out with your loved ones (both furry and human!) will support the nonprofit PHS’s important work advancing health and well-being through gardening in the Philadelphia region. 
NEW THIS SEASON:  Due to its popularity, the South Street Pop Up Garden has expanded this year! With 50 new seats, this popular Center City spot can now accommodate more guests than ever. 

Visit the link below for more information on the PHS Pop Up Gardens and its events calendar. 

Food and Beverage 

As in years past, PHS Pop Up Gardens will offer a menu that consists of both vegetarian/vegan and meat-based options plus water bowls and snacks for furry friends, making sure that there is something for everyone to enjoy. 
Both gardens will provide cocktail, wine, and beer enthusiasts with an expanded list of domestic and craft canned beers, as well as 10 draft beer options. The Pop Up Gardens' beverage menu will also provide several non-alcoholic drink options such as Athletic Brewing's Free Wave non-alcoholic hazy IPA, virgin frozen piña colada, and other exciting options. 

Manayunk 

Menu items for this year's Manayunk Pop Up Garden will include warm weather fare such as grilled caesar wraps, shrimp rolls, and grilled cheese, sidewinder nachos, vegan chicken tenders and fries, and hummus prepared with toasted pita and fresh vegetables.  
Manayunk has added 3 new cocktails to its menu including the High Tide, which combines Elijah Craig bourbon, green tea syrup, and Fever Tree lemon tonic. Returning favorites like the Woodermelon, made with Tito's Vodka, watermelon, Fever Tree ginger beer, and lime will also be featured. 

South Street 

The South Street Pop Up Garden offers fresh-popped popcorn with the option of cinema style or bagel spice, fried cheese curds, and homemade guacamole and chips as appetizers for guests. Try an Impossible cheeseburger, grilled bratwurst, or roasted veggie wrap if you’re in the mood for heartier fare. 
New this season is an expanded menu of frozen cocktails including the Sno-Groni featuring Bluecoat gin, Carpano bianco, and Carpano bitters in addition to its full bar selection of cocktails, wines, and beers.  

Groups 

The Pop Up Gardens serve as the perfect location for large gatherings who are looking for a beautiful social environment. Whatever the occasion, the Pop Up Gardens’ menu and facilities provide the ideal setting for gatherings with friends and loved ones of any size or scale.  
Beginning on April 1st, Resy.com will allow groups of 10 to 20 people to book a table at the location of their choice for the upcoming 2-week period.  
For groups of more than 20 guests, the gardens are both available for private events. Visit the website for more information. 

Activities and Events 

Both sites host weekly activities that include both free and ticketed events. Come and learn more about the joy of gardening! 
The monthly free Plant Swap will continue to take place on the first Monday in Manayunk and the first Tuesday on South Street sponsored by Solo Real Estate. Throughout the season, you can visit the South Street garden and take away some new plants for your home. Solo Real Estate, a local real estate company and sponsor of the PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street since 2018, will be co-hosting monthly Plant Swaps with giveaways of horticultural favorites such as ranunculus bulbs, flowering annuals, houseplants, succulents, tulips, daffodil bulbs, and more. Solo Real Estate will also be providing complimentary native flower seeds and recycling containers throughout the season. Deborah Solo, owner of Solo Real Estate, said “The PHS Pop-Up Garden demonstrates how vacant spaces can be transformed into beautiful gathering spaces for all ages. Solo is pleased to support PHS and the great work they do in the community.” 
For those looking for interactive experiences, several hands-on events will be held throughout the season. One of the many intriguing events is Small Space Gardening, featuring advice for constructing a beautiful container, led by PHS's Vice President of Horticulture, Andrew Bunting. Participants will be given three springtime plants and a container chosen by PHS designers to create a spectacular custom arrangement. 
 Follow @phspopupgardens on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to speed with PHS Pop Up Gardens throughout the season. 

Hours and Location 

The PHS  Pop Up Garden at Manayunk 
106 Jamestown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19127 
Monday-Thursday: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Friday & Saturday: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am 
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 9:00pm  
The PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street 
1438 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 
Monday-Wednesday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm  
Thursday: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
Friday & Saturday: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am 
Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm 
 

ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY  

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827, uses horticulture to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia Region. PHS programs create healthier living environments, increase access to fresh food, expand access to jobs and economic opportunity, and strengthen deeper social connections between people. PHS’s work spans 250 neighborhoods; an expansive network of public gardens and landscapes; year-round learning experiences; and the nation’s signature gardening event, the Philadelphia Flower Show. PHS provides everyone with opportunities to garden for the greater good as a participant, member, donor, or volunteer. 

ABOUT SOLO REAL ESTATE 

The PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street is sponsored by Solo Real Estate as part of their continued efforts to encourage environmental stewardship and invest in neighborhoods throughout the city. Solo Real Estate is an independently owned family brokerage based in Center City, Philadelphia that has been in business since 1951 and we pride ourselves on our decades of expertise in real estate investment and property management. For more information, please visit solorealty.com. 

###