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The PHS Pop Up Garden Earns International Acclaim

June 7, 2012

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Big news from overseas: the PHS Pop Up Garden from 2011 will be showcased at the U.S. Pavilion at the 13th International Venice Architecture Biennale. The theme this year is “Spontaneous Interventions: Design Actions for the Common Good.” What an honor! The goal of Spontaneous Interventions is to “frame an archive of compelling, actionable strategies, […]

Tea Tasting and Wine Lecture Coming Up!

June 5, 2012

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The more you learn about something, the more you enjoy it, right? We have two events coming up about beloved daily pleasures, tea and wine. These are great opportunities to enhance your tea-drinking and wine-drinking experience—and wow your friends with all you have learned about these lovely beverages. The Pleasures of Tea: An Evening Tasting […]

Have Fun & Make Friends: Philadelphia Garden Clubs

May 31, 2012

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Ever think about getting involved with a garden club? You absolutely should! The greater Philadelphia area is crowded with clubs, so there’s bound to be one (or two or three) that are a good fit for you. Some are based around a special interest, like the Delaware African Violet and Gesneriad Society, and others are […]

What’s New in the Library, May 2012

May 30, 2012

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If you’ve never been by the PHS McLean Library, you absolutely must! The library has books, magazines, and movies to pique the interest of any gardening or horticulture enthusiast. And since it is a horticulture-specific library, it carries tons of books that your local library probably doesn’t. PHS members can take out books anytime. Whether […]

Final Week for “The Art of Begonias”

May 28, 2012

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If you are busily preparing your trip to the newly opened Barnes Foundation, be sure to add a visit to PHS on your itinerary. From now through June 1, the first-floor McLean Library at PHS headquarters (20th & Arch streets) will host The Art of Begonias, an exhibit of art and horticulture. The show features a […]

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