Press Releases from Greater Philadelphia Gardens

The Camden Children’s Garden is featured in the exciting new “A WHITE HOUSE GARDEN COOKBOOK”. The cookbook, published by Red Rock Press is a collaboration of community gardening organizations all over the nation. Author Clara Silverstein has captured the interest of American families at just the right time, by providing healthful, garden-fresh, recipes for children and adults.

The Camden City Garden Club submitted several recipes from members, and a few tasty winners that feature the Camden Children’s Garden are published in the new “A WHITE HOUSE GARDEN COOKBOOK”. Half of the profit from the cookbook sales made through the Camden Children’s Garden will be donated to keep the Garden operating during these difficult times. The retail value of the cookbook is $24.95; however, you can order a cookbook today at the discounted price of $20.00 by using the attached order form and by picking up your cookbook at the Camden Children’s Garden.

To order your cookbook today, please complete and send in the attached form. Please contact the Camden Children’s Garden with questions at 856-365-8733 or at vfrick@camdenchildrensgarden.org.

About Camden Children’s Garden

The Camden Children’s Garden, now in its 11th year, is designed for children and families. Operated by the Camden City Garden Club, Inc., this is a special place to explore and discover the natural world. This 4.5-acre garden features a variety of themed educational exhibits for children for creative and imaginative play, such as the Dinosaur Garden, a Giant Picnic Garden, Storybook Gardens, Red Oak Run and Tree House, Cityscapes Garden and more! Enjoy great indoor attractions including the Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House, Plaza de Aibonito, our Puerto Rican tropical greenhouse exhibit, and Benjamin Franklin’s Secret Garden and Workshop. Enjoy the carousel, Arrow River Express Train Ride, and Spring Butterfly Ride for a modest fee. Family Festivals are family-oriented special events held at the Garden on the second and fourth weekends of the month, from April through November.

Operating hours have been cut due to the state budget cut and are now April – November, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00 pm (Thursday by group reservation). Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for children (age 3 -11). Children ages 2 and under enjoy the Garden free of charge. The Garden is closed in January and February.

PDFs for download

- "A White House Cookbook" Order Form