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“You will find something more in woods than in books.” —St. Bernard (1090 – 1153) For an educational institute like Bryn Mawr College, the quote sends more than just a philosophical message. In an era of technology when even libraries can be virtually accessed off campus through websites and learning takes place online as much as […]
From strawberry Santas to elaborate tablescapes, Christmas trees made from broccoli to gifts available at PHS Meadowbrook Farm—our Pinterest boards are filled with ideas! Much more than just a virtual bulletin board of pretty pictures, Pinterest posts can be “clicked through” to get great tutorials on wreath making; beautifully photographed, step-by-step recipes; and even informative […]
A person can only drink so much eggnog and roast so many chestnuts. If you want a reprieve from the parade of holiday parties, consider attending some of the gardening and greening events happening in the region. PHS is hosting several events. As previously mentioned, PHS Meadowbrook Farm has a special event planned for each […]
The education staff at PHS has a near-endless supply of DIY projects to share. Here’s one conjured up by Sally McCabe that’s both easy and affordable. If you want bang for your buck, this is surely something to attempt this weekend. To build a four-season container, the first thing you need is a container, one-gallon […]
Back in August, PHS president Drew Becher received a call from Michael Callahan, executive editor of Philadelphia magazine. Michael needed new venues to shoot some of the magazine’s beautiful spreads and figured (correctly) that Drew could offer some promising leads. Without hesitation, Drew listed a dozen or so locations—Philadelphia is the cradle of horticulture, after […]
April 17, 2013 by greenscene1
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