New Community Garden Plots Open at Playwicki Farm

Feasterville Trevose, PA · April 9, 2026

Good morning—if you’re heading out early, you’ll notice the crews finally finishing up that patch on Bustleton Pike. It’s a perfect day to grab a coffee and see what’s blooming at Playwicki before the afternoon clouds roll in.

The Lead

Today marks the official opening of the 2026 planting season at Playwicki Farm, and this year comes with a significant upgrade for local green thumbs. After months of preparation, the township has unveiled twenty additional raised-bed plots available for resident rental. This expansion aims to meet the surging demand from neighbors who lack yard space but want to grow their own produce.

Beyond just dirt and seeds, the project includes a new solar-powered irrigation system and a shared tool shed, funded in part by a regional sustainability grant. Whether you’re a master gardener or a novice hoping to keep a single tomato plant alive, the farm is becoming a central hub for local agriculture. Registration for the remaining spots opens at the township building at 9:00 AM today, and they are expected to go fast given the waitlist from last spring.

Local Pulse

  • Library Debuts Local History Digital Vault The Township Library of Lower Southampton has officially digitized its collection of mid-century photographs and township records. Residents can now browse decades of local history from their home computers, including rare shots of the original Trevose train station.

  • Philmont Avenue Bridge Inspection Today Expect minor delays near the Philmont Avenue bridge this afternoon as PennDOT crews conduct a routine safety inspection. Flagging teams will be on-site from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to manage alternating traffic flow.

  • Neshaminy High Student Art Showcase The annual spring art exhibition opens tonight in the high school gallery. This year’s theme, "Bucks County Landscapes," features over 100 pieces from local students, including several award-winning sculptures and oil paintings.

Today's Outlook

  • High 64°F · Low 45°F A crisp, clear morning will give way to a mild afternoon with plenty of sunshine. It’s a great day for a walk through Russell Elliot Memorial Park before the breeze picks up late tonight.

What's On Around Town

  • Morning Coffee with a Cop Lower Southampton Township Building, 1500 Desire Ave 8:30–10:00 AM No agendas or speeches—just a chance to ask questions and get to know the officers patrolling our neighborhoods over a free cup of joe.

  • Southampton: Spring Perennial Exchange Southampton Free Library, 947 Street Rd 2:00 PM A five-minute drive to swap your extra hostas or lilies for something new; bring your labeled plants to the side lawn.

  • Bensalem: Twilight Jazz on the Waterfront Waters Edge Gastropub, 1067 Totem Rd 6:30–9:00 PM Enjoy the river breeze and live music from local quartets; it’s a popular spot for an early Thursday dinner with a view.

  • Langhorne: Retro Arcade Tournament The Game Is Afoot Arcade, 114 N Pine St 7:00 PM Test your skills on classic cabinets in a friendly bracket-style competition just ten minutes up the road.

Spotlight & Story

  • The Trevose Mushroom Legacy While we mostly see suburban rooftops today, this area was once a powerhouse of Pennsylvania’s mushroom industry. In the early 20th century, the unique soil composition and proximity to the railroad made Trevose a prime location for "white button" cultivation. Today, while the large-scale farms have moved further west, several local families still maintain small, private growing sheds, keeping a century-old agricultural tradition quietly alive in our backyards.

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