Bucks 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. 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA. 215-729-5281;
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.
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Ongoing: Open Guided Tours
Through October: Garden Railway Display
June 19: Grist Mill Demonstration Day
June 19: Insider Art Show and Sale
June 25: Small Trees Tour
Admission. 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 215-247-5777;
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.
Garden Programs at Winterthur
Through December: Garden Workshops and Talks
Through December 10: Second Saturday Garden Walks
Through October: Wednesdays at Winterthur
June-September: Estate Tours
June 4-July 30: KIDS GROW Children’s Vegetable Garden
July-September: Farm Stand Open
Admission. 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE. 302-888-4600; www.winterthur.org.
Mt. Cuba Center
Through 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.
Hortulus Farm
Through 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.
Hershey Gardens
Through September 5: The Butterfly House
June 19: Father’s Day
June 25: A Whimsical Day of Fairies and Flowers
July 11-August 15: Marvelous Mondays
August 6: Butterflies and Beyond
August 13-14: Blooming Art Exhibit
Admission. 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA. 717-534-3492; www.hersheygardens.org.
Longwood Gardens
Through September 5: Summer Spectacular
September 10-November 20: Autumn’s Colors
October 22-November 20: Chrysanthemum Festival
Admission. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000;
Tyler Arboretum
June 16: Tyler at Twilight
June 26: Arts in Nature Festival featuring Spiral Q
July 24: Wacky Water Festival
July 28: Toasts and Tunes Wine Tasting
August 21: Bugs and Butterflies Festival
Admission. 515 Painter Road, Media, PA. 610-566-9134; www.tylerarboretum.org.
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
June 19: Wellness Walk
June 22: Evening Highlights Tour
June 29: Woody Plant Conference
July 13: Carnivorous Plants Mini Garden Workshop
September 25: Scott Associates Garden Day
Admission. 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA. 610-328-8025;
Camden Children’s Garden
June 21: Sprouts & Seedlings: All About Butterflies
July 9-10: BlueBeary Blast & Celebrate New Jersey
July 19: Sprouts & Seedlings: Discover Birds
July 23-24: Storybook Celebration
August 13-14: Peach, Princess, & Pirate Celebration
August 16: Sprouts & Seedlings: Wacky Water
August 27-28: Chocolate & Vanilla Celebration
September 10-11: Hefty Harvest & Scary Scarecrows
September 20: Sprouts & Seedlings: Treemendous Trees
September 24-25: Faeries & Wizards Celebration
Admission. 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 856-356-8733;
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.
Jenkins Arboretum
July 16: Delaware Valley Iris Society Show
631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA. 610-647-8870; www.jenkinsarboretum.org.
Linden Hill Gardens
August 27: Beautiful Bouquet Workshop
September 17-18: Proper Planting
September 24: Fall Happy Hour in the Garden
8230 Easton Road, Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.lindenhillgardens.com.
The Annual Great Tomato Tasting
August 31: 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 7 p.m. Rutgers Snyder Research & Extension Farm, 140 Locust Grove Road, Pittstown, NJ. 908-730-9419; www.snyderfarm.rutgers.edu.