Feature Story posted 9/30/2008
Thousands Attending Landscape Architects' Meeting in Philadelphia This Week
by Denise Cowie
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British Site Offers Free eBooks on Garden Design, Historic Styles
Landscape designer celebrates his web site's 10th birthday with gifts to other gardeners; site features Philadelphia region's gardens.
Morris Introduces a Scarecrow Walk -- and Design Contest -- to Fall Festival
Visitors may view the scarecrows all week. Contest winners will be announced, and scarecrows raffled off, on Sunday at the Fall Festival.
Heirloom Seed Expert To Speak at Wyck About Varieties and Current Uses
Dr. Irwin Richman to address 'Growing Yesterday’s Garden: Heirloom Seeds and the Pennsylvania German Traditional Farm'
Government Researchers and Cooperators Survey for Rare Ladybugs
Agricultural Research Service scientists seek the public's help in surveying for ladybug species that are hard to find.
Winterthur's Fifth Annual GardenFair Extravaganza Kicks Off on Friday
'The Artist & Gardener' with more than 80 vendors offers visitors a cornucopia of garden experiences.
Brandywine Conservancy Earns Accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission
It is one of only 39 land trusts in the country to receive this honor.
Awbury Arboretum Receives Grant From Chestnut Hill Health Care Foundation
Funding supports outreach program to help children and adults in Germantown adopt sustainable healthy lifestyles.
Delaware Valley Hosta Society Designs Woodland Garden for Awbury Arboretum
Awbury hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the garden and thank society members for their gift.
Make Your Voice Heard: Join in Forums on the Region’s Cultural Riches
The Big Canvas initiative seeks citizens' input on how to do more to support and benefit from these assets, including public gardens.
Longwood Gardens Takes a New Approach to Dining Out
Longwood's progressive dinner highlights eating locally produced foods; Wyck's workshop shows you how to grow your own edible landscape.
Save $$$: Register Early for Exciting Conference on Perennial Plants
This annual event on October 17 will feature horticultural stars from Britain and the U.S., plus a new Happy Hour Reception after the conference.
The Beer Tasting Continues . . . Morris Arboretum Celebrates Oktoberfest
This event on October 7 will feature several Belgian beers and foods made with beer, as well as the history of brewing.
Morris Arboretum To Break Ground Oct. 3 on New Horticulture Center
The sustainable complex to be built at Bloomfield Farm is slated to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
Planning a Vegetable Garden for Next Year? Include These AAS Winners!
New gardeners can be sure of success with award-winning squash, melon, and eggplant. A colorful viola wins, too.
For Fifth GardenFair, Winterthur Celebrates 'The Artist & Gardener'
More than 80 garden-related vendors, celebrity lectures, music and more will celebrate event's fifth anniversary September 26-28.
Jazz Up Your Garden With Cool Plants From ‘The World’s Greatest Plant Sale'
Colorful plants…unusual plants…plants that bring history to your garden. They're all available at plant sales in the Delaware Valley’s public gardens.
Coming to This Site Early Next Week: 'The World's Greatest Plant Sale'
Delaware Valley's public gardens offer plants that will add color, variety... and a little history... to your garden