– 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.
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.
Garden Club of Munhall
Address: Meetings held at the Messiah Lutheran Church,
4300 Main Street, Munhall
Contact: gardenclubofmunhall.c