This June, there are dozens of talks and classes to learn about plants and make something beautiful.
Some are in-person. Some are virtual. Some are free.
Wednesday, June 2, 10-11 a.m.
Caring for Roses in Your Garden. This online lecture from Morris Arboretum includes an overview of rose care and explore the arboretumâs roses. $15. Register online.Â
(Starts) Thursday, June 3.
Beginning Bonsai. This online, self-paced course from Longwood Gardens is an introduction to the world of bonsai. $39. Class continues through Dec. 1. Register online.
Thursday, June 3, noon-1 p.m.
Gardens and Tonic: The Solstice Garden: The International Garden Festival: Chaumont-sur-Loire. In this virtual talk from Scott Arboretum, learn about designing an award-winning garden. Free. Register online.
This June, there are dozens of talks and classes to learn about plants and make something beautiful.
Some are in-person. Some are virtual. Some are free.
Wednesday, June 2, 10-11 a.m.
Caring for Roses in Your Garden. This online lecture from Morris Arboretum includes an overview of rose care and explore the arboretumâs roses. $15. Register online.Â
(Starts) Thursday, June 3.
Beginning Bonsai. This online, self-paced course from Longwood Gardens is an introduction to the world of bonsai. $39. Class continues through Dec. 1. Register online.
Thursday, June 3, noon-1 p.m.
Gardens and Tonic: The Solstice Garden: The International Garden Festival: Chaumont-sur-Loire. In this virtual talk from Scott Arboretum, learn about designing an award-winning garden. Free. Register online.
10 beautiful gardens worth a day trip from Harrisburg | George Weigel
Posted May 06, 2021
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Public gardens are a visit-worthy venue this time of year, not only because so many plants are looking good as spring unfolds, but because they’re in the fresh outdoor air and amenable to social-distancing.
Harrisburg is well situated within day-trip range of lots of great public gardens, including several of America’s best in the Philadelphia, New York, and D.C. areas.
Below are my top 10 recommendations as well as a dozen more worth seeing.
Check the listed websites for hours and visiting guidelines since most have advanced timed-ticketing requirements.
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Created: 29 April 2021
By James Churchill, Conservator, Kreilick Conservation LLCNow that spring is in the air, we are delighted to reopen the recently restored Step Fountain. Generously funded by the William B. Dietrich Foundation, the restoration project was completed by Kreilick Conservation, LLC with the help of contractors Pullman SST Inc. and PondWorks towards the end of 2020. The fountain houses an unusual yet beautiful pairing of Indiana limestone and Pennsylvania bluestone with a Wissahickon schist and concrete foundation.
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The Step Fountain was designed by the architect, Robert Rodes McGoodwin, a graduate and instructor architect of our very own University of Pennsylvania. A trustee of the School of Fine Arts, he designed Houston Hall, the University Hospital and dormitories, and the Horace Howard Furness Shakespeare Reading Room (now Arthur Ross Gallery) in the renowned Frank Furness library (now Fisher Fine Arts Library). Mostly known for residential de