Archived News From September 2008
Thousands Attending Landscape Architects' Meeting in Philadelphia This Week
Visitors will tour many of the region's public gardens as part of five-day conference.
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'
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.