I have been living in the same splendid little apartment in South Philadelphia for the last two years. I love it. I’m within walking distance from Center City and four blocks away from Ikea and I have an incredible (yet distant) view of the skyline. However, I am a product of the suburbs and sometimes I really, really miss having a backyard. I miss trees and flowers and woodland creatures. This is why I am such a big fan of urban gardens and I have even (unsuccessfully) tried to grow one myself out on-top of my building’s awning.

            Whether your intentions are good, like mine, but you end up killing all of your plants accidentally anyway, or are involved in a community garden plot, the upcoming PHS Gardening Festival will have something for you.

            The Festival, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, will teach guests how to garden, showcase seasonal winners and have some special programs open to area gardeners from the PHS. Experts will be there to answer any gardening question you might have. There will also be a special sneak peak of the 2011 Philadelphia Flower Show.

            The kids will have a blast also! There will be the interactive Veggie Race and a fun water stations brought to them by the Philadelphia Water Department. There will also be live entertainment all day. Best of all, this event is free!

            If you love to garden, you won’t want to miss this event!