Spring 2019 Garden
Bartram’s Garden
Ongoing: Visit this National Historic Landmark and House, circa 1728. The grounds are free and open to the public. Guided tours are available of both the historic garden, as well as the Bartram family home. Don’t miss The Bartram Nursery, complete with native plants and those discovered by the Bartram family. 54th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA. 215-729-5281; www.bartramsgarden.org.
Chanticleer
Ongoing: A 35-acre pleasure garden open to the public. The garden is a study of textures and forms, where foliage trumps flowers, the gardeners lead the design, and even the drinking fountains are sculptural. Educational programs are offered year round. 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA. 610-687-4163; www.chanticleergarden.org.
Winterthur
Ongoing: Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur is a museum of American decorative arts. The estate features a research library, as well as a 60-acre naturalistic garden. Winterthur’s 1,000 acres encompass rolling hills, streams, meadows, and forests. Educational programs are offered year round. Admission. 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE. 302-888-4600;www.winterthur.org.
Longwood Gardens
Through March 24: Orchid Extravaganza
Through March 24: Spring Blooms
May 9-September 29: Festival of Fountains
Admission. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000;
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
March 17: Scott Associates Spring Celebration
March 27: Early Springs Blooms Tour
May 6: Mid Atlantic Peony Society Tour
May 18: Members Plant and Exchange Sale
Admission. 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA. 610-328-8025; www.scottarboretum.org.
Mt. Cuba Center
April-November: The Mt.Cuba Center is situated on 600 acres. Its woodland wildflower gardens are recognized as the region’s finest. Guided docent tours are available by reservation. Special events are scheduled regularly. Admission. 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE. 302-239-4244; www.mtcubacenter.org.
SEPOS Annual Show
April 5-7: This extravaganza will feature exhibits showcasing orchids in full bloom. There also will be growing supplies, giftware, books, photographs, and a plant sale. Admission. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA. www.sepos.org.
Tyler Arboretum
April 6: 10K Trail Run
April 27: Spotted Lanternfly Concert
May 4: Annual Plant Sale
515 Painter Road, Media, PA. 610-566-9134; www.tylerarboretum.org.
Linden Hill Gardens
April 6-7: Hellebore Festival
June 8-9 Perennial Extravaganza
8230 Easton Road, Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.jerryfritzgardendesign.com.
The Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania
April 13, 20: Japanese Cherry Blossom Day
April 28: Spotted Lanternfly Concert
May 5: Irish Day
Admission. 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 215-247-5777;
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
March 29: Houseplant Revival and Repotting Workshop
March 31: Bird Banding: Reading Feathers and Advancing Bird Conservation
April 20-21: Annual Delaware Valley Daffodil Show
May 3-4: Annual Plant Sale
May 19: Delaware Valley Iris Society Flower Show
631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA. 610-647-8870; www.jenkinsarboretum.org.
Annual Lecture at Tyler Formal Gardens
April 27: Featuring Ethan Kauffman, Director of Stoneleigh Garden, a Natural Lands' Trust Property Lecturing on “Stoneleigh Garden—Our Newest Public Garden”. A tour of Tyler Formal Gardens is also included, PLUS a raffle for tickets to Stoneleigh Garden will be held at the event. Reserve space today! Registration is $15 general; $10 Veterans and Bucks Alumni; $5 with student ID. Kevin and Sima Zlock Performing Arts Center, Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA. www.bucks.edu/foundation/events or email: lyle.rosenberger@bucks.edu.
Hortulus Farm
May-October: A one-hundred acre 18th-century farmstead and nursery operation. It was created by garden and event designer Renny Reynolds and garden writer and author Jack Staub. 60 Thompson Mill Road, Wrightstown, PA. 215-598-0050; www.hortulusfarm.com.
New Hope Home and Garden Tour
See private Bucks County gardens on this 25th annual tour. Advance admission. Sponsored by the New Hope Historical Society. New Hope, PA. 215-862-5652; www.newhopehs.org.
Perkasie Garden Tour 2019
June 22 12 to 4 PM: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring the Award Winning Memorial Gardens at Menlo Park and 8 Beautiful Private Gardens of all styles and sizes to get fresh and inspiring ideas for your own gardens.
Shop Beautiful One of a Kind Artisan Displays for a gift for that someone special or to treat yourself.
Tickets are $20 in advance beginning in May at Contemporary Gardens, Dublin Agway, and Frederick’s Flowers.
Day of Tour Tickets are $25 sold at the Pavilion behind the Memorial Gardens in Menlo Park.
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Annual Lecture at Tyler Formal Formal Gardens
April 27: Ethan Kauffman, Natural Lands' Director of Stoneleigh Garden,
will reveal the rich history of the latest public garden, the former Haas estate
in Villanova.10 a.m., Registration is $15 general, $10 vets/Bucks alumni, $5 w student ID
Zlock Performing Arts Center, Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd.,
Newtown, PA 18940