IN Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Spring 2016

– BY KATHY RUDOLPH – Spring is the perfect time to visit a local public garden or even join a garden club! Here are a few dozen ways to spring into the sweet smells of the season. Baldwin High School Bioretention/Bioswale Garden Address: 4653 Clairton Boulevard, Baldwin Contact: economicdevelopmentsouth.org, or 412.884.1400 Are you fascinated by rain gardens? See an amazing one built by students, school staff and community volunteers at Baldwin High School. The Economic Development South Environmental Committee worked in conjunction with The Penn State Center on designing this project. Visit the website for more information. Bethel Park Community Garden Plots Address: Peter Page Park, Church Road, Bethel Park Contact: bethelpark.net, or 412.831.6800 Date: Planted around Memorial Day – May 30* Need space to plant all the fresh vegetables you desire? Twenty garden plots are available in this community garden. Gardens are normally ready for planting around Memorial Day, depending on the weather. Visit the website for more information on availability, registration, fees and other details. Boyce Road Community Gardens Address: 1500 Boyce Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc.org/public-works/grounds Date: Gardens planted Mid-April/early May depending on the weather* Enjoy growing your own vegetables while getting to know other residents who love to garden. The BRCG is a community-based garden area that allows gardeners to rent a plot of land to grow seasonal summer fruits and vegetables. For more information, visit the website. Brentwood Middle/High School Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Garden Address: 3601 Brownsville Road, Brentwood Contact: waterlandlife.org/gardens, or 412.586.2324 Date: Garden planted in early May* Planted each spring, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s community gardens have become an identifiable and signature feature of our region by captivating residents and visitors with vibrant colors and natural beauty throughout the growing season. Visit the website for more information on the garden, donating or volunteering. 50 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Castle Shannon Community Garden Address: Rt. 88 at Castle Shannon border Contact: 412.885.9200, or csrevitalization.com Dates: Year-round* Be part of beautifying Castle Shannon! There is no community garden without a community. The community is currently seeking volunteers to contribute as much of their time and talent as possible. This opportunity is perfect for those who love gardening, and any high school students needing community service hours. For all of the information and details, call or visit the website. Dormont Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Garden Address: Dormont Avenue and Banksville Road, Dormont Contact: waterlandlife.org/gardens, or 412.586.2324 Date: Garden planted around early May* Planted each spring, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s community gardens have become an identifiable and signature feature of our region by captivating residents and visitors with vibr ant colors and natural beauty throughout the growing season. Visit the website for more information on the garden or volunteering. Frank Sarris Library Garden Area Address: 35 North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg Contact: 724.745.1308, or franksarrislibrary.org Keep the library blossoming! Volunteer to help maintain the library’s garden area. Want to learn more about gardening? Check out the library’s program schedule on a variety of gardening topics. Call or visit the website for more information. Garden Club of Munhall Address: Meetings held at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 4300 Main Street, Munhall Contact: gardenclubofmunhall.com The objectives of the GCOM are to develop an interest in horticulture and flower arranging, to educate in the conservation of natural resources, and to encourage and promote the beautification of the community. Visit the website for more information.

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