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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 […]
While not every landscape is suited to an in-ground water feature, a container water garden can be tucked in almost anywhere! With a few simple steps and minimal maintenance, you can add a blooming oasis to your backyard, terrace, or patio. Begin by selecting your container. It can be a large glazed pot, a plastic-lined […]
Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of grilling season! Why not add some veggies and herbs to your garden in order to expand your summer BBQ menu? Shop Meadowbrook Farm this weekend for some fabulous specials, including 20% off hanging baskets and all edibles (veggie starts, herbs and fruit trees). PHS Members save an […]
Save the date to view some incredible private, residential landscapes as PHS sponsors a tour of five gardens in Gwynedd Valley and Ambler on June 10, from noon until 5 pm. On the tour you’ll visit a garden that is being documented for inclusion in the Garden Club of America “Gardens of the Smithsonian”; a […]
If you are an urban gardener, consider signing up for the City Gardens Contest, an opportunity for PHS to shine the spotlight on all the amazing green spaces cultivated and cared for by Philadelphians! Each summer the PHS City Gardens Contest sends elite judges to all corners of the city. Home gardeners may enter front-yard […]
A heartfelt “thank you” to all who entered the Plant One Million Sweepstakes contest! The entries were touching, poignant, and sometimes just adorable, with trees being dedicated to a loved one’s memory, the Phillies, a newborn baby, and more. Our winner, Kathleen M., made a fabulous poster and said, “I can’t tell you how wonderful […]
May 31, 2012 by Annalee
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