Chantiler
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.
Tyler Arboretum
Ongoing: One of the oldest and largest arboreta in the Northeast, this year-round destination has 650 contiguous acres and 20 miles of hiking trails. The Arboretum’s collections include rare plant specimens, ancient trees, and historic buildings. Educational programs are offered year round. 515 Painter Road, Media, PA. 610-566-9134; www.tylerarboretum.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.
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.
The Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania
Through October: Early Bird Saturdays and Sundays
Through October 9: Morris Arboretum in Motion
Admission. 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 215-247-5777;
Longwood Gardens
Through September 30: Summer of Spectacle
September 23-24: Garden Club Federation of PA Flower Show
Admission. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000;
Winterthur
Through September: Estate Tours
June-October: Story Time in Enchanted Woods
June-November: Family Nature Walks
Admission. 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE. 302-888-4600; www.winterthur.org.
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
August 26: Daylily Annual Public Sale
631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA. 610-647-8870; www.jenkinsarboretum.org.
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
August 30: Evening Highlight Tour
September 16-17: Selections Fall Sale
Admission. 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA. 610-328-8025; www.scottarboretum.org.
Snyder Farm Open House & Great Tomato Tasting
August 30: 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.
Linden Hill Gardens
September 16: Happy Hour in the Garden
8230 Easton Road, Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.lindenhillgarden.com