Upcoming Events Outside HPS/MAG....Below is just a sampling of the many programs planned by other non-profit, horticulture-related organizations in our area. Please note that the items listed here may not be updated following posting. If you are interested in a particular event, please check the organization's website for the most current information. Click the month below to see events in that time period. January
January 9 - 11. Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS). Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD. mants.com. January 14 - 17. Delaware Ag Week. Lecture & networking session. Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, DE. udel.edu. January 10 - 11. New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL) - Pennsylvania. Symposium. Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA. tclf.org. January 13. Creating an Edible Birdhouse. Workshop. Delaware County Master Gardeners, Springfield, PA. [email protected]. January 13. Strategic Garden Design, lecture with Shari Edelson. Co-sponsored with the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group. The Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. January 15. Knowing and Growing Old Roses, lecture with Nicole Juday Rhoads. Doylestown Nature Club, Buckingham, PA. January 15, 22, 29, February 5. Back to the Basics: A Down & Dirty Introduction or Refresher for the Home Gardener. Lecture series. University of Delaware Botanic Garden, Newark, DE. canr.udel.edu/udbg. January 16 - February 20. The Real Dirt: Soil and Plant Growth. Class series. Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia, PA. wagnerfreeinstitute.org. January 16, 23, 30. The Winter Garden: The Basics, lecture series with Charles Cresson. The Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. January 31. Wanderings at One: A Trifecta of Southern California Public Gardens, lecture with Mary Tipping, Plant Recorder and Curator of the Scott Arboretum. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org.
Through March 27. Orchid Extravaganza. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. longwood.org. February 1. Today's Horticulture Symposium. Early Bird Registration expires January 4. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. longwoodgardens.org. February 7. Wanderings at One: Wild Plant Exploration in Israel and Crete, lecture with Susan Quinn Romero, Scott Arboretum Gardener. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. February 9. Delaware County Master Gardeners' Second Saturday Lecture Series: Introduction to Pruning. Penn State Extension Delaware County, Smedley Park, 20 Paper Mill Rd, Springfield, PA. cvent.com. February 14. Wanderings at One: Southern Portugal from Lagos to Lisbon, lecture with Charles Cresson and Sharee Solow. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. February 16. Association of Professional Landscape Designers (ALPD) DC/MD/VA Winter Lecture, Naturalistic Design for Every Space, with Carrie Preston of Studio Toop. Lecture. Silver Spring, MD. eventbrite.com. February 21. Power of Plants Series: Houseplants 101, with Mackenzie Knight-Fochs, DCH Education and Outreach Manager. Make and take Workshop. Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. February 21. Wanderings at One: More than Haggis and Whisky: Garden Touring in the Scottish Lowlands, lecture with Jeff Jabco, Coordinator of Horticulture and Director of Grounds. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. February 21 - 22. Orchid Sale. Purchase orchids displayed in Orchid Extravaganza at discounted prices while supplies last. Longwood Gardens. Kennett Square, PA. longwood.org. February 28. Wanderings at One: Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies, lecture with Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org.
Through March 27. Orchid Extravaganza. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. longwood.org. March 2 - 10. The Philadelphia Flower Show, presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). Displays, workshops and demonstrations, tours, food, vendors. Philadelphia, PA. theflowershow.com. March 7. Wanderings at One: Cloud Forest Explorations, lecture with Scott Arboretum Staff and local gardening enthusiasts. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. March 9. Power of Plants Series: Pruning Basics with Sam Seo, ISA-certified Arborist and DCH’s Community Forester. Lecture, demonstration, and supervised, hands-on pruning. Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. March 9. Galanthus Gala 2019, with Valentin Wijnen, Gerald Simcoe, and Tom Mitchell. Lectures, vendors, lunch. Downingtown Friends Meetinghouse, Downington, PA. eventbrite.com. March 9. Bank to Bend, lecture with John Anderson, Keeper of the Gardens at Windsor Great Park. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Winterthur, DE. winterthur.org. March 13. Community Landscapes Symposium. Free and open to the public - attendance is limited to 75 participants. Registration required. Smyrna Police Department, Smyrna, DE. thedch.org. March 14. Power of Plants Series: Aromatherapy and Botanical Mist Workshop with certified aromatherapist Robin Kielkowski of Brandywine Botanicals. Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. March 14. Wanderings at One: Experiences from the Scott Associates 2018 Garden Trip to Portugal, lecture with Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. March 16. Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop. In collaboration with the Philadelphia Orchard Project. Awbury Arboretum Agricultural Village, Philadelphia, PA. philllyorchards.org. March 17. Scott Associates Spring Celebration, with Thomas G. Ranney, 2019 recipient of the Scott Medal and Award, speaking about his passion for landscape plants that enhance the environment, the economy, and our gardens. Lecture free & open to the public, registration is required. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. March 17. Pruning Workshop with the Master Gardeners of Chester County. East Bradford Township Build/eing, West Chester, PA. cvent.com March 23. Power of Plants Series: Seed Starting 101, with University of Delaware Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners. Workshop. Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. March 27. Orchid Extravaganza Closes. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. longwood.org. March 27. Orchid Sale. Purchase orchids displayed in Orchid Extravaganza at discounted prices while supplies last. Longwood Gardens. Kennett Square, PA. longwood.org.
April 4. The Strange World of Seeds, with author Thor Hanson. Lecture. College of Physicians (Mutter Museum), Philadelphia, PA. eventbrite.com. April 8. Our Fascination with Woodpeckers, with naturalist Pete Bacinski. The Doylestown Nature Club, Doylestown, PA. thedoylestownnatureclub.org. April 13. Daffodils & Follies, Children’s daffodil show and crafts, guided walking tours of daffodils. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Winterthur, DE. winterthur.org. April 13. HPS Members invited to the Silberstein's Annual Camelia and Daffodil Festival & Potluck. Open garden. More information in the HPS/MAG Member Center. April 13. Garden Enthusiast Tour. Two hour guided garden tour. Mt. Cuba, Hockessin, DE. mtcubacenter.org. April 17. I Didn’t Know That! with Drs. Bob Lyons and John Frett. Lecture. Univerisity of Delaware Botanic Garden, Newark, DE. udel.edu/udbg. April 17. Foolproof Plants, with Nancy Bell. Lecture. Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE. mtcubacenter.org. April 20. Learning to See and Explore at Stowe, lecture by Matt Rader, Executive Director of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. winterthur.org. April 22. Growers' Series: Edible Herb Walk. Penn State Extension. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA. extension.psu.edu. April 22. Earth Day Lecture, Creating Living Landscapes, with Doug Tallamy. Arden Gild Hall, Wilmington, DE. ardenclub.org. April 25. Hummingbirds: Dynamic Aviators, with Hank Davis. Lecture. Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE. mtcubacenter.org. April 26 - 28. Henry Foundation for Botanical Research Spring Plant Sale 2019, "Native, New and Noteworthy". Gladwyne, PA. henrybotanicgarden.org. April 26 - 27. University of Delaware Botanic Garden (UDBG) 2019 27th Annual Spring Plant Sale. University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Newark, DE. udel.edu. April 26 - 28. Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition. Show, live demonstrations of Ohara style flowering arranging. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. April 27. Delaware Center for Horticulture 39th Annual Rare Plant Auction® with Celebrated Plant Expert Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture and Collections at Atlanta Botanical Garden. Tickets include after-hours Main Fountain Garden performance, plant auction, food, first timer discounts, day- of-event tickets to Longwood. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. thedch.org. April 27. Ohara School Ikebana Flower Arranging Class. Make and take workhop. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. April 27. Community Plant Exchange. Doylestown Nature Club (DNC) in conjunction with the Fonthill Earth Day Celebration, Doylestown, PA. doylestownnatureclub.com. April 28. Awbury Arboretum’s first BIOBLITZ! Join our Citizen-science effort to record the Arboretum’s species. Awbury Arboretum, Philadelphia, PA. awbury.org April 28. Annual Wildflower Celebration. Free entrance, hands-on activities, nature play, and live music. Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE. mtcubacenter.org.
May 2 and May 4. University of Delaware Botanic Garden (UDBG) 2019 27th Annual Spring Plant Sale. Beautyberry (Callicarpa) is the featured shrub group and lenten rose (Helleborus) is the herbaceous featured plant group. University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Newark, DE. udel.edu. May 2. Stenton Garden Party, hosted by The Stenton Committee and the Board of Managers Of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Cocktail buffet and music. Philadelphia, PA. stenton.org. May 3 - 4. The Barnes Arboretum (at Saint Joseph's University) Annual Plant Sale. Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation at SJU, Philadelphia, PA. sju.edu/barnesarboretum. May 3 - 4. Native Plant Sale. Delaware Nature Society, Hockessin, DE. delawarenaturesociety.org. May 4. Tree Celebration. Free sapling trees (one per family), staff on hand to answer gardening questions. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. May 6. Mid-Atlantic Peony Society Tour and Reception. Focus on early-blooming tree peonies. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. May 9. 80th Annual Herb Sale at Historic Yellow Springs. Plant sale, brunch (reservations required). The Philadelphia Unit of the Herb Society of America, Chester Springs, PA. hsaphiladelphia.org. May 9. Tree Celebration. Free sapling trees (one per family, while supplies last). The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. May 9 - September 29. Festival of Fountains. Colorful illuminated fountain performances, theme nights, and pop-up luminary nights on select evenings. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. longwoodgardens.org. May 11. Annual Plant Sale of the Morris Arboretum, the Delaware Valley Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society, and The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Plants, hypertufa, pottery. Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia, PA. morrisarboretum.org. May 11. Scott Arboretum Selections: Spring Sale. Tropical plants, unusual annuals, spring bloomers. The Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. May 11. Azaleas, Bluebells & Follies. Guided walking tours of azaleas and follies exhibit; historic Kurume azaleas plant sale. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. winterthur.org. May 11. Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival. Plant sale, lectures, local experts, family activities. New Germany State Park, Grantsville, MD. mdflora.org. May 11. 23rd Annual York County Native Plant Sale. Plants, lectures, tours, activities for kids. Penn State Master Gardeners MAEscapes and the Horn Farm Center. York County Annex, York, PA. extension.psu.edu. May 11 - 12. Annual Wildflower, Native Plant & Seed Sale. Brandywine Conservancy, Chadds Ford, PA. brandywine.org. May 11 - 12. King's Gap Plant Sale and Spring Garden Days. Plant sale, lectures, activities for kids. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Carlisle, PA. friendsofkingsgap.org. May 13. The Artmobile Art Museum will be open for the Doylestown Nature Club from 1-3 pm with Planting Seeds: The Art and Science of Pollination. Guests welcome with $5 donation. Doylestown Nature Club, Buckingham Township Building, Buckingham, PA. May 14. National Public Garden Week Tour. Free guided tour. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. May 14. Adding Pizazz to the Humdrum Landscape with Chris Fehlhaber, Chanticleer Garden. Lecture. University of Delaware Botanic Gardens (UDBG), Newark, DE. udel.edu. May 15. Enjoying Bluebirds at Winterthur, with Natural Lands Technician Madeline Banks, and Winterthur volunteers. Walk and talk. Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Winterthur, DE. winterthur.org. May 16-19. Neighbor's Envy Plant Sale. Park behind the Museum Store on Clenny Run. Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Winterthur, DE. winterthur.org. May 18. 21st Annual Montgomery County Master Gardener PLANT SALE. Rain or shine-all sales under cover. Thousands of specialty and popular perennials, shrubs, trees, annuals, herbs and vegetables. 4-H Center, Collegeville, PA. facebook.com/montcomastergardeners, montgomery.extension.psu.edu. May 18. Power of Plants: Vertical Gardening. Workshop. Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. May 18 - 19. Spring Native Plant Sale. Hawk Mountain, Kempton, PA. hawkmountain.org. May 22. Goodstay Gardens Spring Garden Party. Live music, light fare, educational displays, heirloom peony display. Goodstay Center Outdoors, Wilmington, DE. udel.edu. May 22. Stillwater School's Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremony of the Schoolyard Garden and Greenhouse. HPS/MAG Grant Recipient Garden! Stillwater Township Elementary School, Stillwater, NJ. RSVP to [email protected]. May 23. Stunning Roses! Free guided tour of the organic Dean Bond Rose Garden. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. May 25. Celebrate the Roses 2019 - Wycks Open House. Wyck Historic House, Garden, & Farm, Philadelphia, PA. wyck.org. May 26. Sip and Savor Spring Flavors: A Wild Foraged Afternoon Tea. Awbury Arboretum, Philadelphia, PA. awbury.org. May 30. May 30. More Stunning Roses! Free guided tour of the organic Dean Bond Rose Garden. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org.
June June 1. Delaware County Master Gardeners Home Gardeners School. Lectures, workshops, plant sale. Penn State Extension Delaware County, Smedley Park, Springfield, PA. cvent.com. June 1. 2019 Bayard Taylor Home & Garden Tour. Kennett Library at Bayard Taylor Commons, Kennett Square, PA. kennettlibrary.org. June 5 - 8. Native Plants in the Landscape Conference. Plant sale open to the public. Millersville University, Millersville, PA. millersvillenativeplants.org. June 6. Free Tour: Three Green Roofs at the Scott Arboretum. Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. June 8. The 2019 Hidden Gardens Tour. Mt. Airy Learning Tree, Philadelphia, PA. mtairylearningtree.org. June 8. Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County Garden Tour. Proceeds support Master Gardener educational programs. Start the tour in Princeton, Trenton or Pennington, NJ. mgofmc.org June 12. Power of Plants: Insects, Critters, and Your Plants, with Master Gardeners Judy Hough-Goldstein and Jack Bruhn. Lecture. Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. June 17 - 21. 2019 International Master Gardener Conference. Lectures, tours, Field Study Days, Advanced Certification classes, evening programming. Valley Forge Casino Resort, King of Prussia, PA. internationalmastergardener.com. June 20. Learning from Great Gardens: Burrows Run Farm (Mendenhall, PA). Tour & light refreshments. Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. June 25. Free Mill Creek History Talk by Adam Levine, and update on the repair work at 43rd and Baltimore. Cosponsored by the University of the Science and the Philadelphia Water Department. Philadelphia, PA. eventbrite.com. June 27. Learning from Great Gardens: Barley Mill House (Greenville, DE). Tour & light refreshments. Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. June 26. Fabulous Lilies and How to Grow Them, with Charles Cresson. Lecture and tour of Cresson's garden. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org.
July 13. Slate Stencil Workshop. Penn State Extension, Delaware County Master Gardeners, Smedley Park, Springfield, PA. extension.psu.edu. July 19. Woody Plant Conference, with David Rubin, Nina Bassuk, Bernd Blossey, Ed Bowen, Samantha Nestory, Cat Meholic, and Patrick McMillian. The Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. woodyplantconference.org. July 25. Flower Trial Field Day. Guided tours, seminars, industry representatives, fellow growers, and the Penn State Extension Floriculture Team. Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 21. Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SEAREC), Manheim, PA. extension.psu.edu. July 27. Summer Garden Experience. Idea gardens, flower trials, short seminars. Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SEAREC), Manheim, PA. extension.psu.edu.
August 10. History of Colonial Medicines. Lecture. Penn State Extension, Delaware County Master Gardeners, Smedley Park, Springfield, PA.
September 14. Fall Native Plant Sale. Hawk Mountain, Kempton, PA. hawkmountain.org. September 14. Scott Arboretum: Fall Sale Hard to find, superior plant performers that thrive in Delaware Valley gardens. The Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. October 3–November 21 (8 classes). Contemporary Botanical Illustration, with Marylyn Waltzer. Class. Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University, Merion, PA. sju.edu/barnesarboretum. October 5. The Japanese-style garden of Jim Henry and Herb Burgess in Lewes, DE. Meeting and lecture. Delaware Valley Hosta Society, Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford, PA. delvalhosta.org. October 6. Mid-Atlantic Peony Society (MAPS) Dig and Divide with Plant Sale and Auction. Free demonstration and lecture; reception follows. The Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. October 6. Walk in Penn's Woods 2019. Daylong annual event promoting Pennsylvania's extensive public woodlands. Click here for a list of all registered walks by county. psu.edu. October 6. A Walk in Penn's Woods, sponsored by Brandywine Conservancy and East and West Bradford Townships. Stroller and wheelchair friendly 2.5-3 mile walk along Brandywine Creek Greenway. Brandywine Meadows Preserve and Harmony Hill Nature Area, Downingtown, PA. brandywine.org. October 9. Nature’s Narratives at the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College: Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, by Ben Goldfarb. Book discussion group. Free and open to the public. The Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. October 12. Harvest Fest 2019. Music, food, cider pressing, goats, hayrides. Free admission. Awbury Arboretum, Philadelphia, PA. awbury.org. October 12. Barred Owls. Lecture, registration required. Penn State Extension, Delaware County Master Gardeners, Smedley Park, Springfield, PA. extension.psu.edu. October 12. State Champions in the Arboretum. The Barnes Arboretum is home to 33 state “champion” trees, many rare. Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University. sju.edu/barnesarboretum. October 12. Container Gardening for Edible Plants. Free workshop, registration required. Penn State Extension, Philadelphia County Master Gardeners, Library of Philadelphia - Northeast Regional Branch, Philadelphia, PA. extension.psu.edu. October 17. Woodland Treasures with John Lonsdale, Owner of Edgewood Gardens in Exton, PA. Lecture, registration required. Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia, PA. morrisarboretum.org. October 18. Perennial Plant Conference. Co-Sponsors: Chanticleer The Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group, Longwood Gardens, Inc., The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. The Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. perennialplantconference.org. October 19. American Iris Society Region 3 Annual Meeting and Luncheon, hosted by the Delaware Valley Iris Society. Lecture by Thomas Johnson, proprietor of the Mid-America Garden. Iris auction follows. Exton, PA. Contact: Ron Thoman, [email protected]. October 19. Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life, with Marta McDowell. Lecture. Co-sponsored by Haverford College and The Mt. Cuba Center. Haverford College, Haverford, PA. mtcubacenter.org. October 20. Magical Mixes: Exciting Combinations of Spring Flowering Bulbs, with Jacqueline van der Kloet. Free lecture, RSVP by October 7. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. October 23. Josephine - The Empress Gardened, with Leslie Parness. Lecture. Temple University Ambler Campus, Ambler, PA. temple.edu. October 23. Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life, with Marta McDowell. Lecture. University of Delaware Botanic Garden, Newark, DE. udel.edu. October 24. Tailgate Tour: Winterthur's Great Trees, with Kevin Braun. Guided stroll, light food and drink. Winterthur Museum, Library and Gardens, Winterthur, DE. winterthur.org. October 28. Autumn Highlight Tour. Free Guided Tour. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org.
November 1. The Craft of Design: Enhancing Skills and Landscape Function. Symposium co-sponsored by The University of Delaware Landscape Architecture Program and TheDCH. The Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. udel.edu. November 2. Laura’s Favorites: A Bark Appreciation Walk. Free guided tour. Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University, Merion, PA. sju.edu/barnesarboretum. November 3. Gardentopia: Design Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces, with Jan Johnsen. Co-sponsored by The Scott Arboretum and the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group. Free lecture, space limited to 200. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. November 6. Autumn Highlight Tour. Free Guided Tour. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. November 9. Director's Walk: Late Fall Color in the Garden. Free with admission. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Winterthur, DE. winterthur.org. November 11. Birds of Prey: Live Session with a Harris Hawk, with Master Falconer Tom Stanton. Lecture. Doylestown Nature Society, Buckingham, PA. doylestownnatureclub.com. November 14. The Plant Pollinator Partnership Symposium. TheDCH in collaboration with the Ecological Landscape Alliance. Symposium speakers include Kelly Gill, Sam Hoadley, Sam Droege, and Connie Schmotzer. CEUs available. The Delaware Center For Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. November 19. Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting, hosted by Penn State Extension. Learn how to help stop the Spotted Lanternfly. Mt. Airy United Fellowship Church, Philadelphia, PA. extension.psu.edu. November 20. Landscape Lighting FUNdamentals, with Lori Metz, Carriage House Landscape Designs. Lecture. Temple University Ambler Campus, Ambler, PA. temple.edu. November 20. Winterthur Garden Insider: A Two-Season Arrangement. Demonstration; free with admission. Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Winterthur, DE. winterthur.org. November 24. The DCH Unplugged Sunday: Leaves. Guided walk geared to children up to 8 years old. The Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org.
December 5. Holiday Wreath Workshop. University of Delaware Botanic Garden, Newark, DE. udel.edu. December 5. Holiday Greens Workshop. The Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. December 5. Green Wreaths Workshop. Two sessions. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. December 6. Green Wreaths Workshop. Two sessions. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. December 6 & 7. TheDCH Holiday Bazaar. Locally sourced greens and gifts. The Delaware Center For Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org. December 7. Scott Arboretum Selections: Holiday Sale. Fresh greens, wreaths, living gifts. The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. December 7. Berries and Bark Tour. Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. scottarboretum.org. December 7. Holiday Wreath Workshop. Make and take; registration required. University of Delaware Botanic Garden, Newark, DE. udel.edu. December 7. Holiday Wreath Workshop, with Eva Monheim. Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University, Merion, PA. sju.edu/barnesarboretum. December 8.The Delaware County Master Gardeners Greens & Gifts Sale. Wreaths, greens, table arrangements, handcrafted gifts. Smedley Park, Springfield, PA. delcomastergardeners.com. December 11. Ask the Ambler Experts - A Panel Discussion, with Anne Brennan, Benjamin Snyder and Joe Imszennik. Temple University Ambler Campus, Ambler, PA. temple.edu.
December 14. Director's Walk: Conifers and the Winter Garden. Free with admission. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Winterthur, DE. winterthur.org.
December 29. TheDCH Unplugged Sunday: Burrows. Guided walk geared to children up to 8 years old. The Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE. thedch.org.
January 8-10, 2020. MANTS 50. Fiftieth Anniversary Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show. Baltimore, MD. mants.com. February 29 - March 8, 2020. The Philadelphia Flower Show, Riviera Holiday, presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). Displays, workshops and demonstrations, tours, food, vendors. Philadelphia, PA. theflowershow.com. May 2, 2020. Wilmington Garden Day. 73rd Annual Tour featuring both houses and gardens. Wilmington, DE. wilmingtongardenday.org. May 19-23, 2020. The American Iris Society – A Centennial Celebration! Conference. Presentations by AIS Sections, Median Iris Society, Siberian Iris Society, Spuria Iris Society, Japanese Iris Society, Louisiana Iris Society, and others. Newark, NJ. dvis-ais.org. How to Submit a Horticulture Event for Upcoming Events Outside HPS/MAGSubmissions are accepted from non-profit, horticulture-related organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region, with preference given to events submitted by HPS/MAG members. For consideration all submissions must include the following information:
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