Greater Philadelphia Gardens The Greater Philadelphia area is rich in public gardens, arboreta & historic houses with gardens. This site is your resource for learning about the 28 gardens, events or planning a weekend getaway. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org en-us Copyright 2008 Greater Philadelphia Gardens. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:25:43 GMT 20 For Fifth GardenFair, Winterthur Celebrates 'The Artist & Gardener' Winterthur's GardenFair marks its fifth anniversary from September 26 to 28 with a garden extravagan http://www.greaterphiladelphagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=116 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=116 Music Fills the Summer Air at Temple Ambler Campus For 13 years, the music played on. In 1968, the Temple University Music Festival and Institute w http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=117 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=117 Winterthur Is Free on July 4 To Celebrate 'Silversmiths' Independence Day will be celebrated in sterling style at Winterthur Museum & Country Estate with “Fr http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=115 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=115 At World's Largest Garden Party, Gardens Are Alive With the Sound of Music The sound of music sets the mood as The World's Largest Garden Party celebrates the first week of su http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=113 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=113 Summer vacation? Stay home and enjoy dance, concerts, picnics and more Summer starts this week, which means it's time to start thinking about vacation. Make that <i>sta http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=111 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=111 2008 Woody Plant Conference Set for July 18 On Friday, July 18, the twelfth annual Woody Plant Conference will be held at the Scott Arboretum http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=112 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=112 Petal, the Philadelphia Zoo's 52-year-old African elephant, dies Petal, 52, the oldest African elephant in an American zoo, and a resident of the Philadelphia Zoo fo http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=110 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=110 A Great Week for Galas as The World's Largest Garden Party Continues... If you like to stroll through beautiful gardens on balmy spring evenings, sipping aperitifs and ni http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=109 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=109 Winterthur is Free on the Fourth! Independence Day will be celebrated in sterling style at Winterthur Museum & Country Estate with “Fr http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=108 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=108 Festival, Tea Ceremony, Gala... This Week at World's Largest Garden Party! Now that "The World's Largest Garden Party" is under way, what does the week have to offer garden lo http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=107 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=107 Garden Railway Display at Morris Arboretum Celebrates Architectural Wonders Visitors to Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill this Memorial Day Weekend will be able to hop aboard a http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=102 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=102 Month-Long Celebration: 'The World's Largest Garden Party' Starts on Sunday Some exciting new events have been added to the lineup for The World's Largest Garden Party, which w http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=101 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=101 Media Spotlight on the Gardens of Greater Philadelphia Gardens The gardens of Greater Philadelphia Gardens are often featured in stories that run in newspapers and http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=100 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=100 It's Not Too Late To Shop at Gardens' Plant Sales Hurry up! Time is running out if you want to shop one of the fabulous plant sales that attract gar http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=98 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=98 Celebrate Gardens at The World's Largest Garden Party in June! <b><i>Mark your calendars now, because this is one party you won't want to miss. And no matter ho http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=99 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/news.asp?GardenNoteID=99 Hummingbirds: Jewels of the Garden Choose the best native plants to attract hummingbirds. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=561 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=561 Workshop: The Evening Garden Learn proper and responsible garden lighting that will help preserve our night sky. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=427 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=427 Wednesdays at Winterthur: Garden Walks and Demos Vegapalooza! Gardening with Children http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=511 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=511 Guided Tour: Green Roof Tour Learn about the inner-workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the two we have at the Arboretum. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=426 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=426 Storybook Celebration Family Festival Enjoy a reading of children's classic tales in the Storybook Gardens. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=463 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=463 Wednesdays at Winterthur: Garden Walks and Demos Summer Shrubs http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=510 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=510 Native Lilies and their Relatives Light up your garden with lilies. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=553 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=553 Delaware Valley Iris Society Plant Sale Sat. July 19 10-1 Baptist Church of the Great Valley Devon http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=618 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=618 Summer Open House Discounted Admission to Gardens http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=619 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=619 Woody Plant Conference This popular day-long conference is hosted in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania, an area with a rich garden history. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=425 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=425 Symphony of Coneflowers Can't decide which coneflower to plant? http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=552 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=552 Mt. Cuba Center Hikes Over hill, over dale, enjoy Mt. Cuba Center's beautiful natural areas http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=560 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=560 Groovin' In The Garden - Raggamuffins The Raggamuffins, a reggae band that combines traditional Jamaican roots reggae with a modern, original twist. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=579 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=579 What is Sustainability? Personal Strategies What does eco-jargon mean? What can you do today to make a difference. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=559 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=559 Wednesdays at Winterthur: Garden Walks and Demos Sustainable Property Maintainence http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=509 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=509 Faerie Garden Funtasies for Parent and Child Faerie folklore is fascinating for people of all ages! Come have some herbal fun with your child. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=400 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=400 Ideal Ferns for Your Gardens The class will include a tour of the woodland at the Barnes's Arboretum, which houses an exceptional collection of hardy ferns. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=614 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=614 Barnes Foundation Summer Workshop Registration http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=621 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=621 Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator Join Andrew Bunting, Curator of the Scott Arboretum, for a series of free tours at the Scott Arboretum. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=424 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=424 Second Saturdays Garden Walks Chimney Swifts and Wineberries http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=482 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=482 BlueBEARy Blast & Celebrate NJ Day Here's your chance to eat your fill of New Jersey's official state fruit! http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=462 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=462 Groovin' In The Garden - The Absolute Truth Please welcome The Absolute Truth to Groovin' and the Garden. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=578 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=578 Wednesdays at Winterthur: Garden Walks and Demos Invasive Plant I.D. Walk http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=507 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=507 Garden Discovery Series: Made in the Shade Garden Discovery Series: Made in the Shade http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=529 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=529 Circus Week at the Garden Railway Circus Week at the Garden Railway http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=528 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=528 Mark Dion: Travels of William Bartram-Reconsidered The exhibition at Bartram's Garden features objects gathered during Dion's journey in the South. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=569 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=569 Meadow studies Expand your design senses with our evr-changing meadow flowers. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=554 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=554 Jenkins Arboretum Closes For Construction New Education Center http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=615 Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=615 Totally Terrific Treehouses at Tyler Sixteen one-of-a-kind treehouses designed and built by local artisans. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=594 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=594 New Buildings at Garden Railway Designer recreates 'Architectual Wonders of the World' in natural materials. http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=597 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org/events.asp?EventID=597