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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.
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Ongoing: As a botanical garden, the Arboretum maintains a collection of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and ferns in a naturalistic landscape complete with wildlife. 631 Berwyn Road, Devon, PA. 610-647-8870; www.jenkinsarboretum.org.
The Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania
Ongoing: Storytime
Through October 13: Summer Garden Railway
October 4-19: Scarecrow Walk
October 4-5: Fall Festival
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.
Longwood Gardens
Through January 11: Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
Through November 23: Autumn’s Colors
Through October 12: Main Fountain Garden Shows
October 25-November 23: Chrysanthemum Festival
November 27-January 11: A Longwood Christmas
Admission. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000; www.longwoodgardens.org.
Winterthur
Through December 13: Second Saturday Garden Walks
Through October: Wednesdays at Winterthur
Through September: Estate Tours
November 22-January 4: Yuletide at Winterthur
Admission. 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE. 302-888-4600; www.winterthur.org.
Hortulus Farm Garden & Nursery
Through October: A 100-acre 18th-century farmstead and nursery operation. It was created by garden and event designer Renny Reynolds and garden writer and author Jack Staub. The gardens are museum are open for tours through October. Admission. 60 Thompson Mill Road, Newtown, PA. 215-598-0050; www.hortulusfarm.com.
Linden Hill Gardens
October 4-5: Pumpkin Time
October 11-12: Season Finale
December 6-7: Ottsville Holiday Festival
8230 Easton Road, Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.lindenhillgardens.com.
Hershey Gardens
October 17-25: Pumpkin Glow
December 5-13: Santa’s Secret Garden
Admission. 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA. 717-534-3492; www.hersheygardens.org.
Bucks Beautiful Fall Kitchen & Garden Tour
September 28: Enjoy the gardens on display during this popular one-day self-guided tour. The tour showcases a wide variety of homes and garden styles. Many gardens featured on the tour are designed and maintained by the homeowners, while others are designed, planted, and maintained by professionals. Bucks County Master Gardeners are on hand in each garden. Admission. Rain or shine. Doylestown, PA. 215-340-3639; www.bucksbeautiful.org
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
October 5: Scott Associates Garden Day
October 17: Perennial Plant Conference
October 19: Scott Associates Fall Celebration
December 4-5: Green Wreath Workshop
December 6: Holiday Greens Sale
Admission. 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA. 610-328-8025; www.scottarboretum.org.
Tyler Arboretum
October 18-19: Pumpkin Days Celebration
December 6: Woodland Winter Wonderland
December 7: The Country Gardeners Annual Greens Sale
Admission. 515 Painter Road, Media, PA. 610-566-9134; www.tylerarboretum.org.