Greater Philadelphia Gardens

Archived News From March 2008

Major Collection of Works by Howard Pyle Given to Brandywine River Museum

Artist's grandson and his wife donate more than 100 paintings and drawings by 'the Father of American Illustration,' plus archival material.

Longwood Hosts International Orchid Show & Sale March 28-30

Spectacular blooms, plus talks and tours and dancing among the orchids, are highlights of three-day extravaganza.

Visit Kuerner Farm, N.C. Wyeth House & Studio

BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM TOURS OF KUERNER FARM AND N.C. WYETH HOUSE AND STUDIO WILL RESUME IN APRIL

Devlin, Frick, and Reynolds Are Among Recipients of National AHS Awards

American Horticultural Society honors Mike Devlin & Valerie Frick of Camden Children’s Garden, and Renny Reynolds of Hortulus Farm.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Celebration Hails Spring, Historical Ties

As Greater Philadelphia celebrates Cherry Blossom Festival in April, Morris welcomes Japanese drummers and a visit by Tokyo's Cherry Blossom Queen.

Seeing Double at Winterthur: 3-D Glasses Enhance Peek at the Past

'Double Vision Exhibition: 1930s Design at Winterthur' offers a unique perspective on what rooms looked like when estate was Henry du Pont's home.

The votes are in! Philadelphia Zoo names sifaka baby.

And the winner is... LOKA! But what does it mean?

Morris Arboretum Sets Public Meeting on New Horticulture Center

The Chestnut Hill arboretum plans the March 26 meeting to discuss Phase One of its new 'green' building, at Bloomfield Farm in Montgomery County.