On the Road Again…
Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Last Friday when I reported to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for my volunteer shift at the Philadelphia Flower Show, exhibitors and vendors were in flurry of activity putting the final touches on their displays for the 2009 show opening the next day. Prior to beginning my shift I took a moment to explore the exhibits as workers hustled about placing plants, adding the final clumps of mulch, and touching up paint jobs. My favorite exhibit in progress was by Temple University Ambler College students titled “Green Renaissance.”
"Green Renaissance" exhibit by Temple University Ambler College students at the Philadelphia Flower Show.…
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Since Mother Nature doused the eastern seaboard with snow, those anxious to see the first snowdrops and crocus will find them buried under 6 inches of snow. There is relief for those starving for the scents and sights of spring: the Philadelphia Flower Show. This week Scott Arboretum staff, volunteers, and members can be found among the 5,000 volunteers helping to support this event organized by The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
In the imaginative gardens inspired by this year’s theme “Belle Italia,” visitors can see crocus, azaleas, tulips, ornamental cherries, and many other spring flowering plants. To create these Italian escapes designers…
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
About a month ago I headed up to Martha’s Vineyard for a weekend visit. Ever since my friend and colleague, Tim Boland, became Director of the Polly Arboretum in West Tisbury four years ago I have been making at least annual visits to Martha’s Vineyard. Regardless of the season, Martha’s Vineyard’s natural landscapes are stunning. Of course, it is well known for its stunning seashores and picturesque beaches, but Martha’s Vineyard also boasts many other natural areas and botanical treasures throughout the island including the Polly Hill Arboretum.
Throughout the Vineyard are native pockets where interesting plants abound. Fresh water ponds…
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