BUCKS FALL GARDEN 2017
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;
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Ongoing: Jenkins Arboretum features a collection of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and ferns in a natural landscape. The landscape and plant collections provide sanctuary for native birds, insects, and wildlife. Educational programs are offered year round. 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA. 610-647-8870; www.jenkinsarboretum.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 19: 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.
Longwood Gardens
Through November 19: Chrysanthemum Festival
October 28-29: Ikebana and Bonsai Exhibit
November 23-January 7: A Longwood Christmas
Admission. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000;
Winterthur
Through November 11: Family Nature Walks
November 18-January 7: Yuletide at Winterthur
Admission. 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE. 302-888-4600; www.winterthur.org.
Camden Children’s Garden
November 11-12: Train Celebration
December 9, 16, 23: Breakfast with Santa
Admission. 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 856-356-8733;
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.
Linden Hill Gardens
December 2-3: The Ottsville Holiday Festival
8230 Easton Road, Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.jerryfritzgardendesign.com