Get out your scarf and hat and head to Meadowbrook Farm this Saturday for a winter walk. You’ll get a guided tour of the grounds and be alerted to what makes this time of year starkly beautiful. And, if you are stir-crazy, the Meadowbrook staff can provide tips for staying busy in the garden—it’s never too early to plan for spring! Register here.
Here are two other events to take note of:
The Secrets of Forcing Plants for the Flower Show
Wednesday, February 1, 6 pm – 8 pm
Since 1982 John Story has been the brains behind the art and science of convincing plants of all kinds to bloom in harmony for the Philadelphia International Flower Show–in conditions and at a time of the year when they would all rather be asleep. John’s talk will be sprinkled throughout 
with war stories from thirty years of Shows. The presentation will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. Come back on February 22 for a tour of the greenhouses. Click here to register.
Tropical Plant Sale
Saturday, February 4, 10 am – 5 pm
Tropical plants make great houseplants and blooms and foliage alike are sure to brighten up any room in your home. Shop Meadowbrook Farm on Saturday, February 4 to enjoy 20 percent off amazing orchids, beautiful begonias, unusual cacti and succulents, carnivorous plants and more! PHS Members save 30 percent!
Meadowbrook experts will be on hand all day to answer your questions and help you choose the right plants for your home. You can also pick out pots—distressed clay pots, vintage verdigris containers, glazed ceramics—and get help pairing them with pots.
Also check out Meadowbrook’s selection of fertilizers for every variety of plant as well as special soil blends for orchids, begonias, ferns, and more.
While you’re there, make sure to warm up by sampling some of Christina Maser’s soups like shiitake mushroom, white bean chicken chili and warming chicken barley. Soups, jams, and spreads will be sampled throughout the day, starting at 10 am.
Posted on January 25, 2012 by Daniel
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