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| | Wednesday, October 1, 2008 | 7:30am - 4:30pm
COACH TOUR: Ladew Topiary Gardens
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Open to the public and members
Topiary, the art of creating living sculture from trees and shrubs, has origins in ancient Rome. In the spirit of celebration of Bella Italia, the theme of the 2009 Flower Show, travel with us to Monkton, Maryland to experience one of the most extraordinary topiary gardens in the country. It was created by one of the more colorful figures in American cultural history, Harvey S...
Ladew Topiary Gardens
Monkton, MD
|  | 9:30am - 11:30am
2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Competitive Class Meeting: Back Yard Oasis
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Meeting for confirmed exhibitors in the Back Yard Oasis Class for the 2009 Flower Show.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Thursday, October 2, 2008 | 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Book Club: Stories From the Garden
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Open to the public and members
In this book discussion group, which meets in the McLean Library, we read and discuss works of fiction or non-fiction having to do with gardens, plants, or the land. Participants need to obtain books and read each monthly selection prior to the discussion.
October selection: Bill McKibben, Hope, Human and Wild: True Stories of Living Lightly on the Earth...
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society McLean Library
100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Saturday, October 4, 2008 | 8:00am - Noon
Fall For Your Park
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Open to the public
Please join us for the 9th annual Fall For Your Park, when hundreds of volunteers will gather for a day of transformation at Olney Recreation Center and Tacony Creek Park in North Philadelphia.
Volunteers are needed to assist with improvement projects including woodland restoration, tree planting, garden creation, weeding, litter collection, and painting...
Olney Recreation Center in Tacony Creek Park
North Philadelphia, PA
| | 10:00am - 11:00am
City Gardening Series: Evergreens in Containers
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Presented by Janet Carter
Open to the public and members
Community gardener Janet Carter demonstrates “no fuss-no muss” evergreen shrubs in containers that give year-around beauty and color.
The City Gardening Series is generously supported through a collaborative partnership with Chanticleer ... A Pleasure Garden, in Wayne, Pa.
Lucien E. Blackwell , Free Library of Philadelphia
125 S. 52nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Monday, October 6, 2008 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
City Gardening Series: Growing Herbs Indoors
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Presented by Charlotte Kidd
Open to the public and members
Horticulturist Charlotte Kidd will discuss what every gardener should know about growing and caring for fresh herbs throughout the winter.
The City Gardening Series is generously supported through a collaborative partnership with Chanticleer ... A Pleasure Garden, in Wayne, Pa.
Haverford Free Library of Philadelphia
5543 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Tuesday, October 7, 2008 | 10:00am - Noon
Meadowbrook Farm Workshop: Late-Season Containers
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Presented by Diana K. Weiner
Open to the public and members
Seasonal color need not end after the summer. Many perennials and frost-tolerant annuals may be combined in planters and window boxes to extend your moveable garden and provide color for many more weeks.
Join Diana K. Weiner and see how texture, color and flower arrangement can brighten your doorstep or patio containers for the autumn months...
Meadowbrook Farm
1633 Washington Lane
Abington Township, PA
| | | Wednesday, October 8, 2008 | 9:30am - 11:30am
2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Competitive Class Meeting: Front Porches
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Meeting for confirmed exhibitors in the Front Porch Class for the 2009 Flower Show.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Thursday, October 9, 2008 | 9:30am - 4:00pm
City Gardening Series: Bus trip to Nemours Mansion and Gardens and Terrain at Styer\'s
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Open to the public and members
Nemours is the beautiful 300-acre estate of Alfred I. DuPont north of Wilmington, Delaware. Join us as we tour the 47,000 square foot mansion and the French-style gardens. After Nemours, lunch will be provided at Terrain’s (formerly Styer’s) in Glen Mills, PA. After lunch you will have time to wander and shop on your own...
Nemours Mansion and Gardens
Wilmington, DE
| | | Monday, October 13, 2008 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
City Gardening Series: Houseplants that Keep You Healthy
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Presented by Janet Carter
Open to the public and members
Plants add more than beauty to the home. Janet Carter shares information on how they can actually make your home healthier!
The City Gardening Series is generously supported through a collaborative partnership with Chanticleer ... A Pleasure Garden, in Wayne, Pa.
Walnut Park Plaza Senior Residence
6250 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | 9:30am - 11:30am
2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Competitive Class Meeting: Balconies
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Meeting for confirmed exhibitors in the Balconies Class for the 2009 Flower Show.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA
| | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Botanical Illustration with Watercolor
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Presented by Eileen Rosen
Open to the public and members
Eight Tuesdays: October 14 – December 2.
If you feel challenged by the medium of watercolor or have wondered how botanical artists create the illusion of reality, this is the class for you.
Presented by Eileen Rosen, this basic introduction will include mixing the colors of nature, making a color journal, exercises to create form and dimensionality, and discussion of brushes and paper...
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 North 20th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
| | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Competitive Class Meeting: Urns
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Meeting for confirmed exhibitors in the Urns Class for the 2009 Flower Show.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA
| | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Garden Tenders Hands-On Workshop: Bringing Plants in for the Winter
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Open to the public and members
Hands-on workshop to learn about bringing your houseplants in before frost. Get advice on flowering and foliage houseplants and how to keep them healthy through the winter.
Oak Lane Garden Tenders
6621 N. 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 | 9:30am - 11:30am
2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Competitive Class Meeting: Miniature Settings
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Meeting for confirmed exhibitors in the Miniature Settings Class for the 2009 Flower Show.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA
| | 10:00am - Noon
Meadowbrook Farm Walk: The Late-Season Garden
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Presented by Tom Reber
Open to the public and members
As many summer plants begin to wane, don't forget those late-season flowers that come forward to brighten the fall garden bed. Tom Reber will introduce you to some great flowering perennials to keep your interest going well past the first hard frost in our region. Planting, care and instruction on plant combinations will be discussed....
Meadowbrook Farm
1633 Washington Lane
Abington Township, PA
| | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Competitive Class Meeting: Tables
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Meeting for confirmed exhibitors in the Tables Class for the 2009 Flower Show.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA
| | 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Tree Tenders Basic Training
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Open to the public and members
Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 15, 22 & 29, from 5:45 to 8:45 pm
Join us for nine hours of hands-on training that will cover tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working with your community.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
| | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
City Gardening Series: Fall Houseplant Care
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Presented by Mia Mengucci
Open to the public and members
Join us as horticulturist Mia Mengucci gives seasonal care of houseplants with tips on plant selection, design, watering and fertilizing.
The City Gardening Series is generously supported through a collaborative partnership with Chanticleer ... A Pleasure Garden, in Wayne, Pa.
Tacony Free Library of Philadelphia
6742 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Thursday, October 16, 2008 | 9:30am - 11:30am
2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Competitive Class Meeting: Arbors
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Meeting for confirmed exhibitors in the Arbors Class for the 2009 Flower Show.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA
| | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Competitive Class Meeting: Window Boxes
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Meeting for confirmed exhibitors in the Window Boxes Class for the 2009 Flower Show.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA
| | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Green City Teachers: Fall Course Registration Deadline - SEPTEMBER 29
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Open to the public and members
Thursdays, October 16, October 23, October 30, and November 6 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
(For Philadelphia educators: Act 48 credit available.)
* Integrate horticultural and environmental education into your classroom
* Join a network of green teachers
* Participate in a forum for sharing ideas
Topics include Horticulture, Food Gardening, Trees, Indoor Gardening, and Habitat Gardens...
PHS
100 N. 20th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
| | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Green City Teachers - FALL COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE—October 10
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Open to the public and members
THURSDAYS, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
SATURDAY, October 25, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
For Philadelphia educators. Act 48 credit available.
* Integrate horticultural and environmental education into your classroom
* Join a network of green teachers for sharing ideas
* Have fun while you’re doing it!
Topics include Horticulture, Food Gardening, Trees, Indoor Gardening, Schoolyard Habitat Gardens, and a tour of School Gardens...
PHS
100 N. 20th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Saturday, October 18, 2008 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
City Gardening Series: Fall Planted Bulbs for Spring Beauty
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Presented by Robin Potter
Open to the public and members
Fall is upon us, this is the time to be planting bulbs. Master Gardener Robin Potter shares great tips for buying, storing and planting.
The City Gardening Series is generously supported through a collaborative partnership with Chanticleer ... A Pleasure Garden, in Wayne, Pa.
Fox Chase Free Library of Philadelphia
501 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Sunday, October 19, 2008 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harvest Afternoon at Triple Oaks Nursery & Herb Garden
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Open to the public and members
Triple Oaks Nursery & Herb Garden invites PHS members, friends, and family to a Special Harvest Afternoon on October 19, 2008 from 1-3 pm.
Guests will be treated to free tours of the display garden and delicious fall refreshments. In addition, the usual Triple Oaks PHS 10% discount will be doubled to 20% during this event!
Triple Oaks Nursery & Herb Garden is a family-owned independent business which focuses on plants...
Triple Oaks Nursery & Herb Garden
2359 S. Delsea Drive
Franklinville, NJ
| | | Monday, October 20, 2008 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
City Gardening Series: Bulbs for the Spring Garden
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Presented by Lori Hayes
Open to the public and members
At this workshop, environmental educator Lori Hayes will offer ideas on how to have a breathtaking and beautiful spring garden with autumn planted bulbs.
The City Gardening Series is generously supported through a collaborative partnership with Chanticleer ... A Pleasure Garden, in Wayne, Pa.
Walnut Street West Free Library of Philadelphia
201 S. 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 | 10:00am - Noon
Meadowbrook Farm Lecture & Walk: Ethnobotany
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Presented by Tom Reber & Glenn Ashton
Open to the public and members
Know the plants that can improve your health! There are numerous plant species that are used for medicinal and healing purposes that grow right under our noses in our own homes and gardens. There are many more that are threatened in North America.
Tom Reber & Glenn Ashton will take you on a hunt through the gardens and greenhouses and show you the treasures we are conserving here at Meadowbrook Farm...
Meadowbrook Farm
1633 Washington Lane
Abington Township, PA
| | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Garden Tenders Hands-On Workshop: Composting & Fall Garden Care
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Open to the public and members
Come and get your hands dirty while learning how to compost.
Roots Community Garden
6th & Spencer (just SW of 5th & Godfrey in Olney)
Philadelphia, PA
| | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Film Discussion Group
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Open to the public and members
Do you love to watch movies and talk about them? Join us in this film discussion series where we’ll talk about movies in which nature, gardens, or the environment play starring or supporting roles. We’ll look at themes of redemption and restoration; what happens when nature goes awry; and our never-ending quest to live in harmony with the environment...
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society McLean Library
100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Wednesday, October 22, 2008 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
City Gardening Series: The Indoor Landscape-Designing with Houseplants
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Presented by Mary McKnight
Open to the public and members
Using flowering and non-flowering houseplants and various containers, Master Gardener Mary McKnight will focus on practical ideas for designing an indoor landscape
The City Gardening Series is generously supported through a collaborative partnership with Chanticleer ... A Pleasure Garden, in Wayne, Pa...
Welsh Road Free Library of Philadelphia
9233 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Thursday, October 23, 2008 | 10:00am - Noon
In the Garden: Koi Harvest at Nisei Koi Farm
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Open to the public and members
The majestic and shimmering color and motion of koi brings a whole new level of aesthetic to any garden setting. Our visit to Nisei Koi Farm, home of Quality Koi Company, in nearby Carney’s Point, NJ, will introduce us to the fascinating process of raising and selecting quality koi in the Japanese style for the American market at affordable prices...
Nisei Koi Farm
Carney's Point, NJ
| | | Saturday, October 25, 2008 | 10:00am - 11:00am
City Gardening Series: Fresh Flower Arranging
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Presented by Eva Monheim
Open to the public and members
At this workshop, environmental educator Eva Monheim will provide handy hints and tips to bring flowers into your life every day.
The City Gardening Series is generously supported through a collaborative partnership with Chanticleer ... A Pleasure Garden, in Wayne, Pa.
Roots Community Garden - Fisher Park
6th & Spencer Streets (Spencer Street entrance)
Philadelphia, PA
| | | Monday, October 27, 2008 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
City Gardening Series: Windowsill Gardens-Cacti and Succulents
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Presented by Beverly Agard
Open to the public and members
Horticultural therapist Beverly Agard demonstrates tips and tricks about the cultivation and care of succulents and cacti.
The City Gardening Series is generously supported through a collaborative partnership with Chanticleer ... A Pleasure Garden, in Wayne, Pa.
Northeast Regional Free Library of Philadelphia
2228 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
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