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PHS Pop Up Garden 2014 Returns to South Street

2013’s PHS Pop Up Garden on Broad between Spruce & Pine.

Get excited Philly, it’s back!

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Pop Up Garden returns to Philly on July 8th at 5:30 PM.

The annual PHS Pop Up Garden transforms a vacant lot into a local summer destination. will experience trees transplanted from the 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show, hammocks, palm trees, lights, acoustic performances and special events throughout the summer.

Kick back with friends, sample local food & drinks and enjoy the summertime weather in this beautiful setting.

2014 PHS Pop Up Garden Details

  • What: Enjoy beer, cocktail, food trucks & dishes from the Jamaican Jerk Hut. The Pop Up Garden gives you an opportunity to catch up with friends while outside.
  • Where: 1438-46 South Street, Philadelphia
  • When: July 8th – early Fall. Pop Up Garden will open Monday-Friday at 11 AM; Saturday at 2 PM & Sundays at noon.
  • Food hours: Mon-Thurs 5-10 PM; Friday 5 PM – Midnight; Saturdays 2 PM – Midnight; Sundays Noon – 10 PM.

2014 Pop Up Garden Special Events:

  • Tuesday, July 8, 5:00 pm: Pop Up Garden Grand Opening.
  • Thursday, July 10, 6:00 pm: PHS Fun Run with Unite Fitness
  • Friday, July 11, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Visit Philly Beer Garden Series at the PHS Pop Up Garden

Proceeds from the Pop Up Garden support the PHS City Harvest program, helping community gardeners grow healthy food for over 1200 in-need families weekly. Show your support by buying a $1 (or more) “I ? PHS Pop Up” button.

Opening day will include remarks from PHS President Drew Becher, Philadelphia’s office of Arts Chief Cultural Director Helen Haynes, and more.

More details on the PHS Pop Up Garden page.

 

Readers, what are you most psyched about for the pop up garden?

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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