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06/01/2026
Trade your garden gloves for an embroidery hoop. Learn the art of herbalism. Wander a garden at its seasonal peak.
Just a few of the ways to spend time with PHS this June.
Swipe through for highlights and check the last slide for the full month's calendar. Tickets and registration here: https://tr.ee/L1wZsS_Asf
05/29/2026
The forecast says ☀️ and we say 🍹. This weekend’s lineup: gorgeous weather, frozen cocktails, and the best seats in the garden. Come thirsty, leave happy. 😎
📍Manayunk and/ or South St
🕕 Open at noon Fri- Sun
05/20/2026
A few pots.
A small space.
Something you’ve been growing.
That’s all it takes.
Take some pride in it. Win something while you’re at it.
Enter your garden in the PHS Citywide Gardening Challenge now through June 22nd: https://bit.ly/4nlgH8g
05/18/2026
📣 Heads up, South Street friends!
Our garden will be closed for lunch this Tuesday & Wednesday (May 19 & 20) while we work on something exciting - our summer installation is on the way! 🌺✨
We’ll be back open and ready for you at 5pm both days. Trust us, it’s going to be worth the wait 🤩
See you Tuesday evening 🍹
📸:
05/15/2026
☀️Weekend weather ✅
🍹Drinks with friends ✅
🌱Immaculate vibes ✅
This weekend is too good to spend anywhere else. Come hang.
📍Manayunk and/ or South St
🕕 Open at noon Fri- Sun
05/13/2026
You’ve been putting in the work.
Every season. Every year.
Figuring it out, making it better.
Now it’s time to put it to the test.
Enter your garden in the PHS Citywide Gardening Challenge
Now Through June 22nd https://bit.ly/4nlgH8g
Compete, win something, and get the recognition you’ve earned.
When YOU grow, the whole city grows.
05/02/2026
Come as you are, leave with a plant, a skill, or a new perspective.
That’s what May at PHS is all about. From plant swaps and workshops to garden tours and hands-on learning, there are a lot of ways to get outside, meet people, and feel a little more connected this month.
What you can get into:
🌱 Plant swaps
🌿 A guided herb walk + community farm tour
🪴 Kokedama workshops
🌧️ A Know to Grow session on working with the rain
🌆 A tour of the PECO green roof
Make some plans at https://phsonline.org/events
04/22/2026
😋 NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH
We've got wifi, snacks, and bevvies covered so you can WFG... that's "Work From Garden" and we're making it a thing. Just ask the guy on slide 2.
Don't let that status call interrupt a perfectly nice day—join us!
04/17/2026
☀️ We're making it through this heatwave, how 'bout you?
Join us this weekend for a little cool down. We'll have drinks flowing and snacks to share.
🍹 If you're headed to the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival this Sunday, stop by our location on Jamestown Ave. for a cocktail in the garden.
We'll see you soon!
04/10/2026
We're not a sports bar, but we love our Phillies!
⚾️ Wear your gear, grab a drink, and catch every game on the TV, all season long.
04/04/2026
🪴 You like free plants?
We got you covered.
Plant Swaps return this week at both PHS Pop Up Garden locations, from 6-7PM. We can't think of a better way to welcome spring!
💝 PHS Members: Join us for the swap on 4/7 and you will be entered into a raffle to win a special prize.
South Street Plant Swap sponsored by Solo Real Estate
04/03/2026
⛅️ Cozy nooks and covered seating for days (and weekends) just like this!
April can be tricky, but we're ready for it. Join your friends, bring the family, or show up solo and see who you meet. We'll keep the space heaters on for you. 💡😊
As always, watch this space for weather updates.
🍹 South Street (1438 South St)
🍻 Manayunk (106 Jamestown Ave)
04/01/2026
Organize your local community with the PHS Garden Tenders program. 👀 🥕 Registration for the spring session is open!
Our Garden Tenders course empowers individuals and groups to create successful, self-sustaining community gardens. You'll learn essential skills in organizing, land selection, membership building, plant and soil care, and building partnerships.
This 6-week course is open to all – no requirements – and the weekly sessions follow a hybrid attendance model: on Zoom and in-person at the PHS Town Hall. Our spring sessions kick off on April 8.
Learn more about this and all other Community Education courses: https://bit.ly/4ckEWQ0
03/27/2026
☀️ 🌱 We are SO back!!
PHS Pop Up Garden Season officially starts today at noon! Join us for lunch or kick off the weekend a little early with an afternoon cocktail 😉
We will, of course, be filling your spring and summer with all the events you know and love, including your favorite plant swaps and botanical workshops. 🎷 PLUS, Jazz in the Garden is back starting next Wednesday at our South Street location.
We can't wait to host you, your friends, and your well-behaved pups for the 2026 season. Cheers! 🍻
03/09/2026
Thank you to the gardeners, the enthusiasts, the PHS and Convention Center staff, our judges, volunteers, vendors, and sponsors, and everyone else who made the 197th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show such a success this year!
The Show is a beautiful gateway to the rest of gardening season. Take pride in knowing that your attendance, donations, and memberships all contribute to our year-round work, including our upcoming Spring Tree Plantings throughout the region.
Every garden has a story and we're happy to share ours with you.
03/07/2026
Is gardening part of your past or is it something that you currently practice?
We spoke with Flower Show visitors throughout the week, but we'd love to hear how you got into gardening and what it means to you. Have a listen then let us know in the comments.
ROOTED: Origins of American Gardening
FINAL WEEKEND 🎟️ at https://bit.ly/4aMGPnU
02/28/2026
Heard about the Flower Show but looking for the best way to attend? We got you.
🤝 PHS Member = free or discounted tickets
💐 Floral Fanatic = one ticket, unlimited visits (maximum eye candy)
🥨 Any Day Flex = buy a GA ticket without committing to a specific day upfront
🌇 Twilight = save $10 after 4PM
💡 Insider Tip: Save $5 when you buy online
🎟️ Grab your tickets at https://bit.ly/4aMGPnU
02/27/2026
We ran the numbers and this (plus a whole lot of person-power) is what goes into making the Entrance Garden so magical.
Members' Preview day is TOMORROW! And our public opening is this Saturday, 2/28. When will we see you? 👀
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4aMGPnU. 2026 Flower Show, let's go!
OASIS Floral Products North America
11/19/2025
Surprise! 🎁 Join our PHS Pop Up Gardens team for a BONUS post-season workshop — holiday wreath making 🎄
Learn how to craft an evergreen wreath from natural, foraged materials like greens, pinecones, pods, dried florals (and, of course, ribbons and other accoutrements).
Bring warmth and cheer to your home by joining this class on December 9 at PHS Town Hall: https://bit.ly/4phm9cd
11/16/2025
Drop your favorite memories from this season in the comments below! Here’s ours... 👇
🎷 Live jazz performances in the garden each month
🍾 Continuing our recycling partnership with Bottle Underground, diverting 4,947 pounds of glass from the landfill (450 lbs. became our new glass sand ✨)
🪴 Gathering 400+ people and plants for our Plant Swaps and other DIY horticultural workshops
🐶 Meeting all of you and your best friends all season long
We couldn’t ask for a better community, and we can’t wait to welcome you back right after The Philadelphia Flower Show 🌼
11/13/2025
Thank you for another incredible season in Manayunk! This year, we...
🥬 Grew 325 lbs. of produce in our community garden for donation to North Light Community Center
💀 Celebrated Halloween harder than ever
🍻 Hosted our first official co****le league with Heyday Athletic
❤️ Welcomed over 49,000 visitors — and those proceeds went directly back into our programs that clean and green the entire Philly region
To continue supporting PHS through the winter, follow PHS Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and visit The Philadelphia Flower Show this March!
11/03/2025
That’s a wrap on the PHS Pop Up Gardens’ 2025 season 🍻 🌿
A huge thank you to all the guests who visited us and to all the hard-working staff who made this season the best yet!
Every drink you purchased in the gardens this season goes toward PHS’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the Philly region through gardening. To keep supporting PHS, consider volunteering at our region-wide tree planting this November! 🌳
We’ll let the gardens rest, and we look forward to reopening our doors this spring after The Philadelphia Flower Show 🌼
10/28/2025
We won best Halloween decor in Manayunk for a reason 🏆 🎃
Not only are spooky details lurking around every corner, but our plants change with the seasons, giving you a vibrant taste of fall even if getting spooked isn’t your thing 👻
Thanks Manayunk.com for naming us winners of the 2025 Fall Window Decorating Contest, and thanks to everyone who participated to make our neighborhood even cuter 🏡
Stop by our Manayunk garden for Halloween festivities all day this Friday, 10/31! (South Street is open all weekend, too 🍻)
10/24/2025
Save this post so you never miss a game 🍻 🦅
10/26, 1 pm vs. the Giants (this weekend!)
11/10, 8 pm vs. the Packers
11/16, 8 pm vs. the Lions
10/17/2025
ICYMI... The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show is ROOTED: Origins of American Gardening!
Get your tickets now ⬇️
09/10/2020
When it rains, it pours. The at South Street will be closed this evening (9/10) due to inclement weather.
Address
1438 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103
The location is on South Street in Philadelphia. For those using public transportation, take the Broad Street Line or the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street Station and transfer to bus number 40. Get off at the intersection of South St & 16th St. Those who prefer driving can use I-95 and take exit 22 toward Callowhill St./I-676 E/Independence Hall. Continue straight onto North 5th Street, turn right onto Race Street, then turn left onto South 8th Street which leads to the destination. Parking options include street parking or paid parking lots nearby.
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What people say
PHS Pop Up Gardens on South Street is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing atmosphere. This beer garden and restaurant offers a variety of events and activities that cater to everyone's interests. From gardening classes to watercolor painting sessions, there's always something new and exciting happening at PHS Pop Up Gardens. The produce garden at the back of the Manayunk location is not only beautiful but also serves a great cause by donating all of its food to the North Light Community Center. Additionally, PHS Tree Tenders program allows locals to get involved in planting trees in their neighborhoods with no prior experience needed. With its welcoming ambiance, delicious food, and engaging events, PHS Pop Up Gardens is definitely worth checking out.
