Trellis For Tomorrow

Did you know sugar snap peas have a secret superpower? 🫛✨

The peas attract aphids, and the aphids attract the ladybugs. These ladybugs will then spread from the peas and eat other soft-bodied pest insects on the farm. So even though peas might not be the best or most productive crop, they're good to have around for the health of every other crop! 🐞

We hosted our very first Tree Pruning and Cloning workshop on Saturday at the Agricultural Learning Center 🌳🍐

Sam and Jason led the group through the basics of fruit tree pruning, and everyone got to take home their own fruit tree cuttings!

Swipe to clean up the garden ➡️🌱

The SEED Skills crew are crushing it at the Rolling Hills garden! 🪴SEED Skills is an “earn as you learn” opportunity for youth ages 13-18 to sharpen their leadership, communication, and work skills through learning to manage an organic garden and delivering healthy and nutritious produce to surrounding communities.

Summer nights, local brews, and a little friendly rivalry. The 2026 Trellis Garden Games (hosted by Sly Fox) are officially back on July 9th!

Gather your favorite team of 4 (ages 10+) for an evening of backyard-style games and community fun, all for a great cause. Not feeling competitive? Grab a General Admission ticket, bring your lawn chair, cheer on your friends, and enjoy the vibes!

Here’s what you need to know:
🗓️ Thursday, July 9
📍 Sly Fox Tastin Room in Pottstown
🎟️ $50 per team of 4 players
👀 Spectator tickets are just $15 and include access to all carnival games, live music, and a 15% off coupon for food and beverages at Sly Fox!
🎈Stop by the family fun zone for games for the whole crew!

🎉 Spots fill up fast! Register your team or grab your tickets here: https://trellis4tomorrow.org/trellis-garden-games/

Every dollar raised fuels all of Trellis for Tomorrow’s work; from financial literacy workshops for our youth leaders in our SEED gardens, to donating tens of thousands of pounds of fresh produce, to mentoring young adults through GROW Careers. Your fun afternoon becomes real‑world impact for food security, youth development, and sustainable communities.

We are so proud to have our good friend and long-time supporter, Carole Landis, highlighted in the most recent Philadelphia Foundation Impact Report. We continue to be inspired by and grateful for all you do for our communities, Carole. You are a force of nature!

Impact Report 2025 - Philadelphia Foundation Where Partnership Meets Progress 2025 IMPACT REPORT A Letter From pedro To our donors, partners, friends, and the wider community: I am pleased to share Philadelphia Foundation’s 2025 impact report. This year’s theme is Where Partnership Meets Progress, which I feel captures something we have al...