The Community Propagation Program at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, is pleased to announce our 2017 Community Propagation Program! This program invites Philadelphia gardeners and growers to rent table space in our production greenhouses to propagate plants for Philadelphia gardens and farms.
Program Details
The program is held at the Horticulture Center, an exhibition hall and production greenhouse in West Fairmount Park at 100 N. Horticultural Drive.
Community Propagation Members will have access to the greenhouse Monday-Friday between 9AM and 3PM & Saturdays between 10AM and 1PM.
50 tables will be rented out for two seasonal rental periods: Spring (February-May) and Fall (July-October).
Participant Requirements
Must attend a mandatory greenhouse orientation on Saturday, February 4, 9-10 AM or Saturday, February 11, 9-10AM.
Must be a Philadelphia Resident.
Must commit to 5 volunteer hours to help maintain the greenhouse.
Renting a Table
Each table is 8’ x 3’ and can be rented for $50 for one seasonal period.
The rental fee includes: use of one table, access to water, and potting mix.
Tables will be rented on a first come first serve basis.
Only one table per person.
Larger community gardens or farms can rent up to 4 tables.
Two point people can have access to a given table(s) if they have attended an orientation.
Now accepting registrations for spring table rentals.
Register online or call (215) 988-1698.
Any Questions? Please Contact: Elisa Ruse-Esposito at [email protected] or (215) 683-3605
Want to learn more? Read our blog post about the 2016 Community Propagation Program.