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Everyone is on pins and needles to learn the ins and outs of the new PHS Pop Up Garden, but I’m afraid to tell you, you’ll have to wait just a little bit longer. Until then, take a look at what’s in store this week. What’s Out There Weekend May 18 & 19, 2013 What’s […]

Philadelphia is a city rich in public spaces. Many are places people pass daily, but do we know their background stories? Learn more about civic landscapes at “What’s Out There Weekend” May 18 and 19. PHS is a partner with The Cultural Landscape Foundation and—as a continuation of the Civic Horticulture Conference—invites you to explore […]

Chase Utley—the Philadelphia Phillies’ second-baseman and current home run leader—is ready for his close-up! In this short video, Chase speaks to the importance of “Home Runs for Trees.” If you’re unfamiliar with this important initiative involving Plant One Million, the Phillies, and ARAMARK, click below! Go Phils!

If you talk a walk along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on May 17, you’re in for quite a sight. Friday is PHS City In Bloom, the annual spring cleaning and greening of gardens around City Hall and surrounding sites. With the help of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) and an enthusiastic group of volunteers, more […]

Suzanne Wainwright-Evans is pretty enthusiastic about bugs – so much so, that after her talk during the 2013 Flower Show Speaker Series members of the audience couldn’t wait to get home and start looking in their gardens for pests. The Bug Lady behind Bug Lady Consulting, Suzanne works with commercial, large-scale growers around the country […]

Have your calendar in hand? Because this is a BUSY week for those who love gardening, greening, and learning something new. The highlight of the week is surely the Civic Horticulture Conference, which brings together industry leaders to discuss the role of plants in urban environments. Hope to see you at one or more of […]

Excitement is building for National Public Gardens Day. Did you know Philadelphia is America’s Garden Capital with 30 gardens within 30 miles? Join the celebration and visit one or many Greater Philadelphia gardens on Friday, May 10! This day celebrates public gardens’ important role in providing beauty and respite to more than 70 million people […]

In a number of weeks, once the summer heats up, your tomato plants will be on the verge of bearing fruit and surrendering “the fruits of your labor” (pun intended). When this glorious moment arrives, you’ll likely have questions. Luckily, this year’s Flower Show guest speakers Scott Daigre and Mike McGrath have answers. When to […]

We all marvel at the fabulous floral designs created for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show every year, and use those elaborate sets as inspiration for our own arrangements–but wouldn’t it be great if we could bring one of those designers home?  This new blog series will profile exhibitors from the Flower Show and follow them […]

Mother’s Day comes every May, and yet don’t we always seem to scramble for a gift at the last minute? Don’t worry, PHS has a simple, affordable idea that any mom is bound to love. How about a hydrangea? As PHS president Drew Becher told Adam Joseph of the 6abc Action News team, potted hydrangeas […]

The PHS Green Machine program will travel throughout Philadelphia this summer to deliver hands-on training, materials, and assistance to neighborhood parks and other open spaces. The program, which was launched in 2011, is the focus of a new “Character With a Cause” video presented by Subaru, featuring PHS project coordinator Nic Esposito, airing on the [...]

Happy May to all our friends! Here’s a look at the weekend and days beyond. For a broader look, you can always consult our complete online calendar. Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival May 5 – 11 AM to 5 PM Look for the PHS table at the 17th annual Chestnut Hill Home & Garden [...]

Happy Thursday; It’s again time to talk tomatoes. It’s May, so let’s hope to say the threat of frost has passed. If you’ve been following the steps previously outlined here on the blog, you’ve got a healthy array of stalwart seedlings to lead the charge to terrific tomato tastings. Continuing with the advice bestowed at [...]

Is there a busier time for gardeners than the very merry month of May? I think not. But this shouldn’t be seen as a source of stress, rather an opportunity for having the most fantastic 31 days possible. To help you on your way, here are three lists, each with its own distinct set of [...]

April (also known as Earth Month) is always lots of fun for the staff at PHS. There are trees to plant, gardens to plan, and parks to spruce up after a way-too-long winter. Here are some highlights of the past month with corresponding photos. April was the kickoff to the second season of Home Runs [...]

Happy Arbor Day from your PHS friends! We are celebrating the occasion in many ways, most importantly through dozens of community-based tree planting events all weekend long. At tomorrow’s Spring Fling we’ll also celebrate trees with our friends from Bartlett Tree Experts; little ones will even learn the “ropes” of professional tree care practices. (Attend [...]

As the region’s “frost-free” date approaches, many local gardeners are excited, anxious, perplexed, and/or frustrated by their first love: tomatoes. At this year’s “Brilliant!” Flower Show, guest speakers Scott Daigre, owner of Tomatomania!; and Mike McGrath, host of WHYY’s You Bet Your Garden, shared some of their expertise in growing this fabulous fruit. By now [...]

Each year PHS works with Art-Reach to pair Flower Show tickets with people who otherwise would not have the means or ability to attend. This year, for instance, eight individuals from the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters came to the Show and had a wonderful time. One Big Sister wrote to us to [...]

We can’t help but boast! This beautifully made video from our premier Flower Show sponsor Subaru and the NBC-Universal “Green is Universal” movement highlights the PHS Green Machine initiative. The video stars Nic Esposito, whose passion for building community through greening is spread across the city thanks to his shiny, spacious Subaru. From April through [...]

Welcome spring with fabulous shopping, never-before-seen plants, hot demos, and more at the PHS Meadowbrook Farm Spring Fling. Celebrate the blooming season on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am – 5 pm, while you shop the latest merchandise to transform, beautify, and green your home and garden. Be the envy of your neighbors by adorning [...]