Starting From Seed @ Pittsburgh Green House -- REGISTRATION CLOSED

Thursday, February 21 // 6:00PM-7:30PM // Pittsburgh Green House -- 308 North Sheridan Avenue -- Pittsburgh, PA 15206 // Cost: $5 // Hosted by Pittsburgh Green House

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Thinking about starting your garden from seed this year? Now's the time to start!

Join the Pittsburgh Green House for an interactive workshop presented by a Phipps Master Gardener on the benefits of starting your garden from seed. After learning about some general gardening basics, attendees will have the opportunity to plant a variety of seedlings to start their own garden for future enjoyment throughout the growing season.

NOTE: This workshop is limited to 15 participants. Please register to reserve your spot.

CLASS FULL -- REGISTRATION CLOSED

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The Pittsburgh Green House, a project of ACTION-Housing, Inc., is a 110-year-old home that has been renovated as a weatherization training and educational facility where contractors and the general public can learn about residential energy and water savings and making homes healthier. Visitors can browse the resource center for information on do-it-yourself projects, contractors, and retrofit financing; engage in interactive educational activities; discover useful facts on informational signage throughout the building; and interact with our knowledgeable staff.

ACTION-Housing staff, regional experts, and a variety of local nonprofits and product specialists will teach a range of classes geared toward the general public on a rotating schedule. Contractors can receive hands-on training including building science, weatherization skills, blower door technology, and Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification in a typical regional home preparing them for career opportunities in the residential weatherization and retrofit market. Some courses are free, while others have associated fees. Take a look at the calendar to find a class that interests you.