Fostering Lasting Community Partnerships
Great things can grow when people work together. PHS brings gardening expertise to projects shaped by the people and places they serve.
Every place has Different Needs & Possibilities
Some call for greener spaces, while others offer new ways for people to experience gardening and connect with one another. Working alongside local partners, PHS helps bring these opportunities to life. Explore the projects below to see what we’re growing together.
The PHS Community Farm
At Norristown Farm Park, in Montgomery County, PA, the 3.5-acre PHS Community Farm grows fresh produce for local food pantries and our innovative Food as Medicine program. Through hands-on volunteering and educational experiences, the farm brings people closer to where their food comes from while helping more neighbors access fresh, healthy food.
Nicetown and Tioga Greening Plan
The PHS Nicetown and Tioga Greening Plan is helping residents shape a healthier, greener future for two North Philadelphia neighborhoods. Guided by input from more than 400 residents and community organizations, we are working together to expand green spaces, plant more trees, and make lasting improvements to the places they call home.
Bouquet of Stories: Celebrating Philadelphia's Gardening Heritage
Bouquet of Stories is a free exhibition presented by PHS and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia as part of PHS’s 200th anniversary celebration.
Discover the people, traditions, and personal histories behind Philadelphia’s rich gardening heritage, and how it became one of America’s great gardening cities.
Citywide Gardening Challenge
The PHS Citywide Gardening Challenge celebrates Philadelphia’s home gardeners and the beautiful spaces they create across the city. From colorful flower beds to vegetable gardens and pollinator-friendly plantings, each space reflects the creativity and cultural traditions of its gardener. Together, these gardens bring beauty to neighborhoods and inspire others to grow.
