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"The Wired Gardener" Online Newsletter
Other Gardening News & Events
Continuing Education Courses
September, 2007
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
Longwood Gardens Continuing Education is offering an exciting mix of classes, workshops, and courses this September. Delve into the art of stone carving with Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Sculptor in Residence DJ Garrity, Learn how to create amazing autumn containers, experience Tai Chi in the Gardens, and more. [more]
Plant Sale, Walks and Classes
September, 2007
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Road
New Hope, PA
A fall native plant sale, a search for chestnut trees, a guided wildflower walk, an aster class and a flower arrangement workshop are among the September offerings at the Preserve. [more]
Al Fresco Wine Tasting
Thursday, September 6, 6 - 8 pm
Butterfly House
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Road
Media, PA
Moore Brothers of Pennsauken, NJ, and Wilmington, DE, offer estate bottled wines that reflect the beauty of the historic Painter family manor. [more]
“Looking In, Looking Out” Solo Art Show
Opening Reception: Friday, September 7, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Exhibit Open: Saturday, September 8 - Sunday, September 23, 12 Noon - 4 pm (closed Mondays)
Bartram’s Garden
54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
Exhibit of paintings inspired by Bartram’s Garden and its neighborhood by Philadelphia artist Ed Bronstein. [more]
American Begonia Society
Saturday, September 8, 10 am
Meadowbrook Farm
1633 Washington Lane
Meadowbrook, PA
The Delaware Valley Branch meeting will include a mini flower show on begonias. Contact Bernie Wiener at wiener1@verizon.net.
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Barclay Friends Festival of Gardens
Saturday, September 8, 10 am - 3 pm
Westchester, PA
Tour up to 25 gardens in the southwest section of the West Chester borough for the benefit of Barclay Friends Horticultural Therapy Program. Contact Shannon Heverin at gardentour@bf.kendal.org or 610-696-5211.
Music in the Garden
Sunday, September 9, 1:30 pm
Triple Oaks Nursery and Herb Garden
2359 Delsea Drive
Franklinville, NJ
Enjoy the music of Bert Lams and Tom Griesgraber. Contact concert_at_tripleoaks@yahoo.com.
Meeting: West Jersey Rose Society
Wednesday, September 12, 7:30 - 9 pm
Carman Tilelli Community Center
Cherry Hill Township Complex
820 Mercer Street
Cherry Hill, NJ
John Parker of The Painted Garden will speak on iron garden structures. Call 856-234-6583.
GardenFair at Winterthur
Friday - Sunday, September 14 - 16
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE
GardenFair will feature a wide array of plants, tools, and outdoor décor, as well as lectures and demonstrations. [more]
Fresh Herbal Wreath Workshop
Sunday, September 16, 1 - 4 pm
Greenhouse Headhouse
Henry Schmieder Arboretum of Delaware Valley College
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA
Call 215-489-2283 to register for this workshop with Betsy Jacobs.
Holiday Decorating with Nature
Wednesday, September 19, 10 - 11:30 am
Camden Children’s Garden
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
Workshop for adults with Denise Cowie, former gardening columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Charlet Overs Smith, floral designer. Contact Betsy Payne at bpayne@camdenchildrensgarden.org or 856-365-8733.
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Design Ideas from Period Gardens
Wednesday, September 19, 7:30 pm
Student Center Music Room
Henry Schmieder Arboretum of Delaware Valley College
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA
Founders Lecture with Jeff Jabco. No registration necessary. For more information call 215-489-2283.
The Garden Conservancy Open Days Program
Friday & Saturday, September 21 & 22, 10 am - 5 pm
Fordhook Farm
105 New Britain Rd
Doylestown, PA
Visit Fordhook Farm in Doylestown, home of W. Atlee Burpee & Co. [more]
Hobby Greenhouse Association
Saturday, September 22, 10 am - 12 Noon
The Horticulture Center
West Fairmount Park,
Philadelphia, PA
The Delaware Valley Chapter meeting will include a program on how to keep your indoor plants free of pest and disease. Contact Bernie Wiener at wiener1@verizon.net.
Master Gardener Fall Fest
Saturday, September 29, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Smedley Park
Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA
Plant talks, workshops, gardening advice, tours and a plant sale. [more] or call 610-690-2655.
Fall Garden Color Lecture and Walk
Saturday, September 29, 10 am - 12 pm
Bartram’s Garden
54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
Guest lecturer from PHS will discuss fall garden color, followed by tour with assistant gardener Nancy Wygant of fall herbaceous hues in the garden. [more]
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Annual Gala: America’s Garden Celebration
Saturday, September 29
The American Horticultural Society
George Washington’s River Farm
7931 East Boulevard Drive
Alexandria, VA
Contact Viveka Neveln at vneveln@ahs.org or 703-768-5700 x120.
12th International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration
Sunday, September 30 - Thursday, December 20, 2007
Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Exhibition featuring 111 artworks by 64 artists from 14 countries. [more]
Perennial Plant Conference
Friday, October 19, 9 am – 5 pm
Lang Performing Arts Center
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
Get a preview of promising new plant introductions and enjoy lectures on a variety of topics, including propagation, designs for outdoor living, creating exceptional containers, the best asters for this area, and more. To register, call 610-388-1000 or download the brochure. [more]
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