PHS Community Education offers seasonal programs designed to equip you with the skills, tools, and resources to start and maintain a community garden in your neighborhood. Discover how you can get involved, connect with fellow gardeners, and contribute to PHS’s mission of enhancing health and well-being through gardening.
Garden Tenders
Since 1995, our biannual program has empowered individuals and groups to create successful, self-sustaining community gardens. You'll learn essential skills in organizing, land selection, membership building, plant and soil care, and building partnerships. Whether you're starting a community garden or looking to grow, this program provides the guidance you need to create a thriving, community green space.
Spring Session
Learn about the logistics and dynamics of creating agricultural spaces in urban communities. Check back in early 2025 for spring session dates and registration details.
- Six in-person gatherings held once a week.
- Two additional gatherings will be scheduled by the group for hands-on Spring planting.
Fall Session
This session will cover community outreach, activation, affinity building, and sustainable garden management. Look for fall session dates and registration details in summer 2025.
- Six in-person gatherings held once a week.
- One of these gatherings will be for hands-on Fall planting
Green City Teachers
This biannual workshop series is designed to support educators and community organizers working to engage youth in environmental education and activities. Through hands-on sessions and expert-led discussions, participants gain valuable tools and strategies for teaching environmental stewardship, sustainability, and green initiatives to young learners.
Summer Session
This workshop covers a range of topics, including basic horticulture, agriculture, natural resources like water, soil, and composting, as well as indoor growing techniques. Participants will also learn how to generate support for their educational projects. Graduates will receive materials and technical assistance to help bring their school garden ideas to life. Summer session dates and registration will be available in spring of 2025
- Three consecutive in-person, outdoor gatherings.
- A potential for one virtual gathering, depending on weather and participant capacity.
Fall Session
Join us for a step-by-step guide to setting up an indoor growing station. You can bring your own materials, or purchase a complete kit from PHS. The course has a $50 fee, with scholarships available. Look for fall session dates and registration details in summer 2025.
