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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 1d

😱There is only ONE WEEK LEFT to pre-order for our Gifts and Greens Sale!😱

Order the finest greens, wreaths, garlands and more from this year's Gifts and Greens Sale. Peruse this curated selection of greens to discover the perfect holiday décor for your home!🌲

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 3d

🌺This Week at Phipps, explore all things foodscaping, participate in a night of candle-making fun and visit our new Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan!🌺

Read more: buff.ly/mhcg1kG

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 5d

🤩Our Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan is NOW OPEN!🤩

From countless chrysanthemums in endless colors, shapes and varieties, to an array of striking Japanese-inspired props, guests are sure to be in awe of the beauty in our glasshouse this fall!

Visit: buff.ly/LGvhuwM

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 6d

🌺ONE DAY LEFT our Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan!🌺

Today, our Phipps teams are putting the finishing touches on each dazzling display. Starting TOMORROW, guests can enjoy thousands of blooms, extraordinary props and larger-than-life displays inspired by Japan!🤩

Get tickets: buff.ly/d4TynOx

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 6d

🌸Starting Sat., Oct. 4, Phipps’ Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan celebrates chrysanthemums in Japanese culture through vibrant autumnal displays!🌸

Enjoy mums presented alongside evocative props such as jewel-toned fans, a moon gate and more!

Visit: www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/det...

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 7d

🌸There's only TWO DAYS LEFT until our Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan!🌸

Explore a variety of mums grown in traditional Japanese techniques like disbud and cascade. Don’t miss these vibrant blooms at the nation's longest running chrysanthemum-themed show!

Visit: buff.ly/d4TynOx

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 8d

😱THREE DAYS LEFT until our Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan is officially open!😱

Phipps teams are carefully preparing each extraordinary display room! Take a glimpse into the East Room that showcases a striking pagoda with a roof comprised of cascading chrysanthemums.🌸🤩

Visit: buff.ly/LGvhuwM

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 9d

🌸We are FOUR DAYS away from the opening of our Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan!🌸

Join us in celebrating the prominence of chrysanthemums in Japanese culture through vibrant autumnal displays! Explore countless mums in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors!

Visit: buff.ly/LGvhuwM

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 9d

🧙As autumn begins let's kick off this spooky season with a witchy wonderful blog!🧙

Inspired by this month's Biophilia speaker, author and archivist Thomas White will explore some of the history and traditions connected to witchcraft and folk magic in Pennsylvania.

Read more: buff.ly/1EgkHK4

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 10d

Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan opening is just FIVE DAYS AWAY!

Today our Phipps team has been working hard to prepare the Sunken Garden, Broderie Room, East Room and Serpentine Room for this year's vibrant autumnal displays.

Visit: buff.ly/LGvhuwM

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 10d

🌿This Week at Phipps, create a whimsical mirror with moss, participate in our science communication workshop and attend the opening of our new Fall Flower Show and Garden Railroad displays!🌿

Read more: buff.ly/oEYw6ab

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 13d

🦇Kids are invited to kickoff their spooky festivities at Dancing with "Dracula"!🦇

On Oct. 12, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) and Phipps invite children ages 4 – 8 to learn ballet basics in an hour-long creative movement class.

Visit: buff.ly/8EVHvdQ

Photo © Justin Merriman and Paul g. Wiegman

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 14d

🍂Join us for a sensory friendly visit to Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan!🍂

On Sun., Oct. 12 guests can explore Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan where light and sound features will be minimized to ensure a peaceful walk through the Conservatory.🌸

Visit: buff.ly/BSFTKgc

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 14d

🌼Chrysanthemum Night at Phipps is TOMORROW!🌼

View our Conservatory illuminated a beautiful golden yellow, enjoy exciting exhibits and more! Plus, the first 300 guests to arrive at 5 p.m. or later can receive a FREE potted chrysanthemum.

Get ticket: buff.ly/ivfr8ES

Photo © Lofty Views

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 15d

This week, the horticulture staff is removing our Summer Flower Show displays to make room for colorful chrysanthemums in the East Wing and Serpentine Room. We can't wait for you to see it! 🥰

🌸 Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan opens Sat., Oct. 4.🌸

Get Tickets: buff.ly/PmIPMuH

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 17d

🦖Starting Sat., Oct. 4, Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs invites guests to explore distinct periods of the Mesozoic Era — Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous!🦖

Guests can watch as dinosaurs move through greenery while listening to the powerful sound of a dinosaur roar!🚂🌿

Visit: buff.ly/4hhjH9e

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 18d

Can you believe its LAST DAY of our Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest?😢

Say farewell to this season's fabulous topiaries, vibrant flowers and tropical foliage with a final journey through this stunning safari adventure at Phipps!🌱🤩

Get tickets: buff.ly/QvmXVBR

Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 19d

🌱Applications for our Phipps Master Gardener program are due Wed., Oct. 1!🌱

Become a Master Gardener to explore in-depth training and assist Phipps with an array of horticulture-related projects, activities, education, outreach programs and more!🌸

Visit: buff.ly/CJTTUlZ

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 21d

It is the FINAL weekend of our Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest!😔

Visit a stunning summer safari without ever leaving the city! Explore carefully crafted topiaries, beautiful blooms, lush greenery, exciting interactive features and so much more!🌸🦩

Visit: buff.ly/6wmNVur

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 22d

🌼Chrysanthemum Night at Phipps is NEXT WEEK!🌼

On Fri., Aug. 29, view our Conservatory illuminated a beautiful golden yellow, enjoy exciting exhibits and more! Plus, the first 300 guests to arrive at 5 p.m. or later can receive a FREE potted chrysanthemum.

View: buff.ly/SF3Q4pg

Photo © Lofty Views

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 22d

😱Jazz in the Garden performance is TOMORROW!😱

Join us for light bites and beverages and rhythmic beats as award-winning drummer and composer Hugo Cruz performs with the Caminos in their original contemporary expression inspired by the traditional Cuban form.

Visit: buff.ly/MXmYxbD

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 23d

Check out the install of our Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs!🤩🚂

The horticulture team is transforming the South Conservatory into a perfect prehistoric display! Explore miniature dinosaurs and greenery representative of each distinct period in the Mesozoic Era.

Visit: buff.ly/4hhjH9e

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 24d

Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest ends Sun., Sept. 21!😱

This spectacular summer safari features room after room of wild displays filled with topiary creatures, beautiful blooms and more. Experience an unforgettable jungle adventure today!🦩🌸🌿

Visit: buff.ly/f1sWjCH

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 24d

🌸This Week at Phipps, listen to a discussion on creating more inclusive spaces within the environmental sectors, create your own pressed flower stained glass and attend our final Jazz in the Garden of the season!🌸

Read more: buff.ly/XUds46u

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 26d

🍂Start your spooky season with a wonderfully witchy connection to nature!🍂

Join us on Thurs., Oct. 2, Thomas White will discuss the local plants that folk magic practitioners and healers relied on within this historical practice that has long permeated northern Appalachia.🧙🌿

Visit: buff.ly/aAZfrHP

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