Greater Philadelphia Gardens

Burning Bush Blitz

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

8/1/2009

A Weed�Out Volunteer Program This is a non-ticketed event, but registration is required. Call 302-239-4244 to participate.

Alien plant invasion is pervasive throughout Mt. Cuba Center's natural lands and
threatens the ecosystem. Help us weed them out! Bring gloves and dress appropriately.
Water and tools will be provided. Those who participate in three or more Weed-Outs will receive a native plant from Mt. Cuba Center.

Advance registration is required. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult while on Mt. Cuba property.

This program meets at Mt. Cuba stables on Barley Mill Rd. A banner will mark the parking area.

Art in Nature Outdoor Studio

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

7/29/2009

Find your inner artist in the garden.

Capture nature’s inspiration through painting, photography, or drawing. Docents will escort you into the garden where you will set up
and work. All media are welcome.

Advance registration is required. Call 302-239-4244.

Wednesdays at Winterthur: Garden Walks and Demos

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

7/29/2009

Cool Off with the Koi

Cool Off with the Koi

Join us Wednesdays for guided walks and demonstrations covering a wide variety of gardening topics. Programs last approximately one hour.

On this beautiful, warm summer day, discover a peaceful, shady oasis in the Glade Garden. The waterfall and ponds entice with cool waters filled with brightly colored koi. Join horticulturist Amy Bloom as we meet Winterthur’s koi collection. Learn how they came to live at Winterthur and interesting facts about how we care for them.

Included with all admission tickets. No registration necessary. Members free. Please note: This program does not run in August. Meet at Greenhouse Bldg #68.

Plant Focus- Helianthus, Heliopsis, and Silphium - Flowers of the Sun

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

7/28/2009

Our favorite native plants spotlighted.

Let the experts teach you about their favorite plants. We’ll cover basic plant identification, maintenance, and landscape uses. Classes may be held indoors or outside, so please dress accordingly. Students will take home a plant or seeds.

This week's focus is on flowers of the sun - Helianthus, Heliopsis, and Silphium, and led by Vic Piatt, of the Mt. Cuba Center staff. Vic is the Trial and Rock Wall gardener. He has worked at Mt. Cuba Center for 17 years and has conducted trials on asters and coneflowers.

Advance registration is required. Call 302-239-4244.

Garden Recycling to Save Time and Money

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

7/28/2009

Instructors: Laura Miller and Kathryn Belville

Instructors: Laura Miller and Kathryn Belville

Laura Miller and Kathryn Belville discuss garden renovation. Whether a landscape has become outdated or construction dictates major changes, some existing plants and landscape materials can be recycled. These two experienced professionals will present topics such as evaluating plants and hardscaping to determine if they are worth preserving, timing of renovation, care of plants during construction/renovation, after-care of recycled plants and selection of a qualified landscape team ensure a successful outcome.

Guided Tour: 2009 Plant Sale Highlights

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

7/25/2009

Learn about some the great plants available at the 2009 Plant Sale

Join Becky Robert, Member and Visitor Programs Coordinator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Learn about some the great plants available at the 2009 Plant Sale and how they are growing in our garden. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.

Meadow Studies: Mid-Summer

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

7/25/2009

Expand your design senses with our ever-changing meadow flowers and grasses

Investigate the diverse palette of meadow plants that paint new pictures as the season unfolds. Dave Korbonits will share his
experiences in meadow gardening and introduce you to his favorite picks. The texture and structure of the meadow changes dramatically each month, so take advantage of these exciting meadow classes. Take home a meadow plant.

This class will be taught by Dave Korbonits of the Mt. Cuba Center staff. Dave has been the Meadow gardener at Mt. Cuba Center for
20 years and has in-depth knowledge of how the meadow ecosystem functions and thrives.

Advance registration is required. Call 302-239-4244.

Sunset Sippin': Vines and Penn 1681 Vodka

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

7/23/2009

Explore the fragrances of beautiful climbing vines and tastes of Penn 1681 vodka.

Explore the fragrances of beautiful climbing vines and tastes of Penn 1681 vodka in the ruin garden of Cosby Courtyard at the Scott Arboretum. Experience the sights and scents of trumpet vine, climbing roses, climbing hydrangea, and many other unique ornamental vines while sipping on the handcrafted, rye Penn 1681 vodka from the awarding winning micro-distillery Bluecoat American Dry Gin.

Click here to purchase tickets or call 610-328-8025.

The evening will also include a raffle for great prizes, as well as tours by Arboretum staff. Tickets are available at the entrance to the event or in advance at 610-328-8025. Tickets purchased in advance receive a free plant. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. These events are made possible by the support of local breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

Wednesdays at Winterthur: Garden Walks and Demos

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

7/22/2009

Introducing: The Upside Down Tree

Introducing: The Upside Down Tree

Join us Wednesdays for guided walks and demonstrations covering a wide variety of gardening topics. Programs last approximately one hour.

The newest feature in Winterthur’s Enchanted Woods—the Upside-Down Tree—has “roots” extending back to the very conception of the beloved children’s garden. Hear the curious tale of how the piece came to be from John Salata, who discovered the tree, and Randy Fisher, who artfully fashioned it into its present form.

Included with all admission tickets. No registration necessary. Members free. Please note: This program does not run in August. Meet at Greenhouse Bldg #68.

Plant Focus - Vines

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

7/21/2009

Our favorite native plants spotlighted.

Let the experts teach you about their favorite plants. We’ll cover basic plant
identification, maintenance, and landscape uses. Classes may be held indoors or
outside, so please dress accordingly. Students will take home a plant or seeds.

This week's focus is on Vines, led by Eileen Boyle. Eileen is the education coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center. Previously, she was the director of horticulture at the Philadelphia Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden. She has also worked as a horticulture professor and at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Advance registration is required. Call 302-239-4244.

Members of Greater Philadelphia Gardens Join BMGA Summer Discount Package

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Contact:Patricia Evans

Longwood Gardens

610 388-1000 ext. 442
pevans@longwoodgardens.or

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Wilmington, DE) - June 24 - A new program offered through the Brandywine Museums & Gardens Alliance (BMGA) will provide visitors with the perfect opportunity to experience the world-class collections, dazzling gardens, and rich heritage of the Brandywine Valley this summer. The Brandywine Treasure Trail promotion will also add sizzle to your summer plans, offering one of the best buys of the season.

The nine members of the BMGA have created a single-rate admission ticket that will give visitors the opportunity to visit all of their venues at a remarkable discount. The nine institutions are: Brandywine River Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Delaware Historical Society & Read House, Hagley Museum and Library, Longwood Gardens, Rockwood Museum, and Winterthur Museum & Country Estate. The museums are all located in the scenic Brandywine Valley area between Wilmington, Delaware and the Kennett Square/Chadds Ford region of Pennsylvania, easily accessible from I-95 and Route 1.

The Brandywine Treasures promotion will provide one-time general admission to all nine sites for a flat rate of $35 for individuals or $75 for a family (2 adults and up to 3 children). The offer represents a savings of $48 for individuals and up to $197 for a family of five off single admission rates for each institution. The promotion includes an admission passport, a special Brandywine Treasure Trail map for children, and prize incentives for those who visit all nine sites during the summer.

Passports will go on sale at all nine locations beginning July 1 and will be valid from July 6 through August 31. Tickets can also be purchased at the Hotel DuPont, the Christiana Hilton, the Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Brandywine Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Chester County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Independence Visitors Center in Philadelphia.

Visitors can also enjoy special hotel discounts at the Hotel du Pont and the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana, which will both offer a Brandywine Treasures package including overnight accommodations, breakfast, and the passport ticket. For details on rates and availability, visit www.hoteldupont.com or www.hiltonestate.com.

For more details on the Brandywine Museums & Gardens Alliance and full details on the Brandywine Treasure Trail promotion, visit www.brandywinetreasures.org.

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News about the Camden City Garden Club & Camden Children's Garden

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From the office of: Mike Devlin

For: Immediate Release
Contact: Tracy Tomchik 215-219-4803

Summer Greetings Friends of the Garden:

NJ Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells visits the Camden Children’s
Garden and Announces Big News in Camden Waterfront Tourism!

On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, the New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells, Esq., visited the Camden Waterfront. The Secretary participated in a press conference to launch the new “Waterfront Connection” Shuttle, which will take visitors from Philadelphia’s Independence Visitor’s Center to the Camden Waterfront’s attractions, including the Camden Children’s Garden!!! The Secretary and the staff from the South Jersey Tourism Department enjoyed a tour of the many whimsical gardens and imaginative play areas, and educational exhibits of the Camden Children’s Garden. The Secretary was impressed by the educational programs, the beauty of the garden and the amazement of the Philadelphia Eagles Butterfly House.

“The Waterfront Connection is a wonderful new addition to our tourism landscape because it offers a valuable service to our prospective visitors,” said New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells.

“The Camden waterfront offers great venues and unique entertainment for all tastes and budgets, and the Waterfront Connection shuttle service will give more visitors the opportunity to discover and experience New Jersey’s great destinations.”

An AmeriCorps NCCC Unit Says Goodbye to Camden & the Camden Children’s Garden with a Cookout

During a bittersweet celebration, the AmeriCorps NCCC and the Camden Children’s
Garden said “thank you” and “farewell”, as this team of AmeriCorps comes to the end of a
service project in Camden, NJ. For the past 6 weeks, this group of eight members, have
volunteered for non-profits in the City of Camden by building community gardens,
enhancing the Camden Children’s Garden, and working other neighborhood organizations.
After Camden’s unique experience of the 6-week round, the team will go their separate
ways for 12 days as they visit home, live a civilian life and enjoy time with loved ones.
The team meets on their campus in Perry Point, Maryland to regroup and hold briefings
with administrators on their upcoming projects.

On July 18th, this enthusiastic team will be sent on another mission to North Carolina to work for the State Parks Department and other community groups. A new team of AmeriCorps members will arrive in Camden on July 17th to begin work at the Camden Children’s Garden and in the City of Camden. These rotations remain an imperative labor force to maintain the Children’s Garden and grow the Community Garden Program.

More About the Camden Children’s Garden

The Camden Children’s Garden wants you to Come Outside and Play at our facility on the Camden Waterfront. The Garden reopens to the public on March 21, 2009. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for children (age 3 -11), and children ages two and under enjoy the Garden free of charge. Be sure to ask about Family Memberships, Evening rentals and Birthday Party events. This 4.5-acre garden features a variety of themed educational exhibits for children including 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, and Plaza de Aibonito, our Puerto Rican tropical greenhouse exhibit and Benjamin Franklin’s Secret Garden and Workshop. Enjoy the Commerce Carousel, Arrow River Express Train Ride, and Spring Butterfly Ride for a modest fee. Additional information about the Camden Children’s Garden is available online at www.CamdenChildrensGarden.org, or by calling (856) 365-TREE.

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Awbury Arboretum Receives Award for Beautification Project

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Nicole M. Wolverton
Awbury Arboretum
Phone number: (215) 849-2855
Fax number: (215) 849-0213
nwolverton@awbury.org
www.awbury.org

Awbury Arboretum receives award for beautification project from The Widener School
Philadelphia, PA (AWBURY ARBORETUM) June 17, 2009 - The Widener School, a K-12 public school for special needs children, presented Awbury Arboretum with an award during graduation ceremonies on Tuesday, June 16 in recognition of a beautification project around the school. 100 new trees were added to the property around The Widener School, improving the landscape and creating a new, green space for its students.

Gerald Kaufman, Executive Director of Awbury Arboretum, accepted the award. Kaufman said, "This neighborhood will benefit from the addition of these trees for years to come. Property values increase and energy costs decrease as trees grow. Additionally, trees decrease the amount of pollution in our air and water. Tree planting in Philadelphia is a vital part of this city's commitment to sustainable environmentalism, and I'm thrilled that the Awbury Arboretum could be part of this opportunity."

The trees were planted by participants in Awbury Arboretum's apprentice training program working for Awbury Gardens and Landscaping, the arboretum's for-profit landscaping business. The apprenticeship program offers area youth ages 18-24 the opportunity for job training in landscape management, horticulture, and urban forestry.
Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation, also honored during the ceremony, donated the trees.

For additional information or would like to schedule an interview, contact Nicole Wolverton at (215) 849-0213.

About Awbury Arboretum:
The Awbury Arboretum is a 55-acre arboretum and historic house committed to natural lands management, watershed management, environmental protection and neighborhood revitalization through education and service opportunities in Germantown and the wider Philadelphia area.

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Bartram's Gardens Explorations

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Composting Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 10 to 11:30 am

Join us and Christine Tilles from Penn State Extension to learn how to compost in city gardens. Registration required at Penn State Extension, (215) 471-2200.

River Cruises are Back!

Enjoy a rarely seen side of the Schuyllkill River. The boat leaves Center City and travels down to Bartram's Garden for a tour of the house and botanic garden. Stroll the lawns and meadow and browse the Museum Shop. Ticket price includes Bartram House tour.

Sundays at 1:00 pm:
June 7 & 28; July 5 &19
Sept 6 & 20; Oct 4 & 18

Tickets: Adults: $25, Children 12 & under: $20