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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 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.
Longwood Gardens
Through October 31: Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience
September 12-November 22: Autumn’s Colors
October 24-November 22: Chrysanthemum Festival
November 26-January 10: A Longwood Christmas
Admission. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000;
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Through October 12: Garden Railway Display
October 3-25: Scarecrow Walk
November 28: Holiday Garden Railway Grand Opening
Admission. 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 215-247-5777;
Hershey Gardens
Through September 20: ArtCycle
September 26: Fall Fest
October 23-24, 30-31: Pumpkin Glow
December 4-5, 11-12: Santa’s Secret Garden
Admission. 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA. 717-534-3492; www.hersheygardens.org.
Linden Hill Gardens
September 19: The Perennial Diva
October 3-4: Spring Outlook
October 10: Tovah Martin Terrarium Workshop and Book Signing
October 17-18: Season Finale
December 5-6: Ottsville Holiday Festival
8230 Easton Road, Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.lindenhillgarden.com.
Tyler Arboretum
September 24: Oktoberfest Tyler Style Beer Tasting
October 17-18: Pumpkin Days Celebration
December 5: The Country Gardeners Annual Greens Sale
December 5: Woodland Winter Wonderland
Admission. 515 Painter Road, Media, PA. 610-566-9134; www.tylerarboretum.org.
Camden Children’s Garden
September 26-27: Faeries & Wizards Celebration
October 8: Fall Harvest & Wine Festival
October 10-11: Mum Madness & Pumpkin Parade
October 24-25: Goblins in the Garden
November 14-15: Train Celebration
November 28: Santa’s Arrival Celebration
December 5, 12, 19: Breakfast with Santa
Admission. 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 856-365-8733;
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
October 11: Mid-Atlantic Peony Society Fall Event
October 16: Perennial Plant Conference
October 18: Scott Associates Fall Celebration
December 3-4: Green Wreath Workshops
December 5: Holiday Greens Sale
Admission. 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA. 610-328-8025;
St. Mary Community League’s Annual Kitchen & Garden Tour
October 11: This annual Bucks County kitchen and garden tour is a must see. Funds from the tour benefit St. Mary Medical Center. Advance admission. http://communityleague-stmary.org