Gardens
GARDENS
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 Gardens
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. Admission. 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA. 610-687-4163; www.chanticleergarden.org.
Longwood Gardens
Ongoing: Birds of Longwood Tours; Insider Tours; Talks with the Gardeners; Beyond the Garden Gates Tours
Through September 14: Fireworks & Fountains
Through September 2: Festival of Fountains
Through August 31: Musical Illuminated Fountain Shows
Through August 30: Summer Performances
Admission. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000; www.longwoodgardens.org.
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Ongoing: Storytime
Summer: Summer Concert Series
Summer: BIG BUG Exhibit
Through September 2: Garden Railway
June 23: Bloomfield Farm Open House
July 19: Woody Plant Conference
Admission. 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 215-247-5777; www.morrisarboretum.org.
Mt. Cuba Center
Ongoing: This non-profit horticultural institution is situated on nearly 600 acres. The Center is dedicated to plants native to the Appalachian Piedmont Region through garden display, research, and educational programs. Their woodland wildflower gardens are among the region’s finest. Admission. 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE. 302-239-4244; www.mtcubacenter.org.
Tyler Formal Gardens
Ongoing: Built in the early 1930s, the gardens reflect early twentieth-century horticulture, and originally were influenced by larger Italian and French gardens. Divided into compartments and levels, separated by shrubs and stone walls, the gardens include manicured lawns, water fountains, gravel pathways, an espalier, and bronze sculpture. Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA. 215-968-8000; www.bucks.edu.
Winterthur
Through December: Second Saturday Garden Walks
Through October: Garden Glimpses
Through October: Wednesdays at Winterthur
Through August 3: KIDS GROW Children’s Vegetable Garden
June-September: Estate Tours
Admission. 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE. 302-888-4600; www.winterthur.org.
Linden Hill Gardens
Through Fall: Ottsville Farmers Market
June 22-23: Terrific Tillandsia
June 29 or 30: Hypertufa Workshop
July 5: Ladies Night in the Garden
July 13-14: Luscious Lotus
July 20-21: Summer Time is for Succulents
August 17-18: Drought Tolerant Stars
September 7-8: Deer Resistant Garden Ideas
September 14-15: Fantastic Fall Container Workshop
8230 Easton Road (Route 611), Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.lindenhillgardens.com.
Hershey Gardens
Through September 15: Visit the Butterfly House
June 15: A Whimsical Day of Fairies and Flowers
June 16: Father’s Day Event
June 22: The Children’s Garden Birthday Celebration
June 25-28; July 9-12: Science Explorers Camps at Hershey Gardens
July 4: A Star Spangled Picnic
July 13: Butterfly Festival
July 22-26: Theater Camp for Kids
August 10: Ugh! It’s Bugs Event
Admission. 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA. 717-534-3492; www.hersheygardens.org.
Byers’ Choice Garden Tour
June 15: Penn State Master Gardener Maryann Lobko will be giving tours of indoor and outdoor plants of every kind. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to the public. Weather permitting. 4355 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA. 215-822-6700; www.byerschoice.com.
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
June 15; September 11: Green Roof Tours
June 22; July 13: Arboretum Highlight Tours
September 7, 12: Plant Sale Highlight Tours
Admission. 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA. 610-328-8025; www.scottarboretum.org.
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
June 22: Late-Season Iris Show
July 13: Iris Plant and Rhizome Sale
631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA. 610-647-8870; www.jenkinsarboretum.org.
Perkasie Garden Club’s 2013 Garden Tour
June 22: Join the Garden Club in exploring the village of Blooming Glen, where many residents will open their gardens to the public. Advance tickets $15; $18 day of tour. 12 to 4 p.m. Rain or shine. 215-453-8277 or 267-424-1315.
Tyler Arboretum
June 30: Fairy and Wizard Festival
July 21: Tree House Festival
August 24: Butterfly Festival
Admission. 515 Painter Road, Media, PA. 610-566-9134; www.tylerarboretum.org.
The Annual Great Tomato Tasting
August 28: This year’s event includes the tasting of over 60 heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties, guided farm wagon tours, chef demonstrations, and gardening demonstrations. Rain or shine. Admission. Children under 10 free. 3 to 8 p.m. Rutgers Snyder Research & Extension Farm, 140 Locust Grove Road, Pittstown, NJ. 908-730-9419, ext. 3501; www.snyderfarm.rutgers.edu.