The Greenhouse Project

The Greenhouse Project A vibrant community greenhouse. As a public charity, our programs benefit education, nutrition, and local hunger projects. We operate a 3000 sq. ft.

Hosting classes, education, wellness events, growing organic food plants, supporting community Gardens, and hunger, initiatives, and flower sales in Nay Aug Park, Scranton PA. Since 2002 - growing a sustainable community through education, wholesome food, and healthy active living.The Greenhouse Project’s focus is to educate both children and adults about the relationship between the foods we eat

and our personal and public health. The Greenhouse Project promotes a food ecosystem that is healthy for both people and the environment and that promotes disease prevention through diet, movement, and active living. greenhouse in Scranton’s Nay Aug Park and three thriving community gardens. The greenhouse allows us to grow and sell plants and teach hands-on horticulture classes - all proceeds help support our mission of serving the community. www.scrantongreenhouse.org

06/03/2026

Ladybird info for your garden.

Guided Walk to view and learn about “Mountain Laurel at its Peak”, our state flower. Jane Frye leads an interpretive n...
06/02/2026

Guided Walk to view and learn about “Mountain Laurel at its Peak”, our state flower.

Jane Frye leads an interpretive nature walk to find Mountain Laurel at Lake Scranton Sat. June 13, 10am.

Scranton, 2 miles easy.
Built over 100 years ago, Lake Scranton has been a main recreational feature in the area for running, walking, nature study, bird watching, and photography.

To Register - Please Email: [email protected]
ALL WALKS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 10 am. NO PETS ON THESE WALKS. THANKS!
OAOA Members – Free of charge. All others - $5 donation appreciated for adults.

Registration requested, but drop-ins also welcome.
Email to register: [email protected]
Are you a resident of Lackawanna County and 60 years old+? Join OAOA: www.scrantongreenhouse.org/oaoa, click Register and complete the form. It’s easy!
For more information, email: [email protected]

The Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) has been the official state flower of Pennsylvania since 1933. It is a native, broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its clusters of pink and white, star-shaped blossoms that typically reach peak bloom in late spring and early summer.Key FactsOfficial Designation: Signed into law by Governor Gifford Pinchot on May 5, 1933.Plant Type: A broadleaf evergreen shrub that typically grows between 4 to 10 feet tall, featuring glossy, dark green, leather-like leaves.Bloom Time: Late May through the month of June.Toxicity: All parts of the plant are highly toxic to humans and animals if ingested.Family: Belongs to the Heath (Ericaceae) family, which includes blueberries, huckleberries, cranberries, and rhododendrons.

We had so much fun today with these fabulous smart students from the dePaul school and their teachers and chaperones. Su...
06/02/2026

We had so much fun today with these fabulous smart students from the dePaul school and their teachers and chaperones. Such a nice group. I think the kids had a blast and learn all about greenhouses and transplanting. They love, touching and smelling all the herbs.
All of your support helps us with his programs

06/02/2026
06/02/2026

School tours for gardening.

BACKYARD BITES, FLIGHTS & MUSIC, BOTANICAL BLISS Thurs. June 4 th 6-9 pm.Online donations suggested only at event Dro...
06/01/2026

BACKYARD BITES, FLIGHTS & MUSIC, BOTANICAL BLISS
Thurs. June 4 th 6-9 pm.

Online donations suggested only at event
Drop-ins welcome. Donation accepter online only for our NEPA GIVES Campaign 7pm Thursday til 7pm Friday.

BOTANICAL PLANT & HERB, INFUSED BITES AND BEVERAGES.
Social soiree outside under the backyard tent. Tasty bites,
tacos, authentic Mexican nopales, salads and vegetarian
dishes, charcuterie. Herb infused mocktails & mixers.
Music: Robsters Band ( by the fire-pit.)

Email to reserve a spot: [email protected]
or drop in.

A NEPA Gives GHP fundraiser, your online donations starts at
7pm Thursday.
Please join us for this tasty summer night gathering.

LOCALLY GROWN FOOD by Local Farm. Order weekly pickup or online as needed. Clean food.
05/31/2026

LOCALLY GROWN FOOD by Local Farm. Order weekly pickup or online as needed. Clean food.

Native Plant Sale with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County plus we have your organic garden plant...
05/26/2026

Native Plant Sale with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County plus we have your organic garden plants, herbs, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, medicinal herbs, cukes and more at the The Greenhouse Project, Native Plants only available on this Saturday 9-1pm. (no early birds). Hours for all others Thursday - Sunday 9-1. Hard to find plants at a great price.
Details on the images below.






Step in for your deck pots and hanging baskets and graveside pots. Or ask us to help you pledge your own open 9 to 1 Thu...
05/23/2026

Step in for your deck pots and hanging baskets and graveside pots. Or ask us to help you pledge your own open 9 to 1 Thursday through Sunday.

Address

200 Arthur Avenue
Scranton, PA
18510

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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