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PHS hosts a variety of events throughout the year, offering something for everyone.

From the famed PHS Philadelphia Flower Show to the family-friendly Fall Garden Festival, PHS takes pride in its array of events. If you prefer to view events in calendar mode, please click here.

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Sep 21, 2013 10:00 AM

PHS Fall Garden Festival

The annual PHS Fall Garden Festival takes place each September and offers music, food, plants, shopping, workshops, gardening tips, and children’s activities at the beautiful Philadelphia Navy Yard.

May 17, 2013 8:00 AM - May 17, 2013 5:00 PM

Civic Horticulture Conference

The Civic Horticulture conference will examine Philadelphia’s use of horticulture and what that portends for the future of the city and in other cities. We will examine issues through multiple lenses – health/lifestyle, environment, economy and sense of place – but this conference is unique in putting plants first as a tool for developing holistic stewardship criteria.

May 17, 2013 9:00 AM

City in Bloom

The annual City in Bloom event emphasizes the cooperation between organizations, business, schools, and local government and the city’s support for urban greening programs.

Jun 3, 2013 5:59 PM - Jun 17, 2013 6:59 PM

Treasures of the PHS McLean Library

Dr. Alfred E. Schuyler and Janet Evans will conduct a three-part course on art in botany and horticulture, with stunning examples from eighteenth through nineteenth-century rare books, prints, and catalogs from the PHS McLean Library.

Jun 4, 2013 1:00 PM - Jun 13, 2013 1:00 PM

PHS Trip to the Gardens of England

Visit the gardens of Cambridge, Leicestershire and Rutland with former PHS president Jane Pepper. Only a few places remain!

Jun 5, 2013 10:30 AM

PHS Kids: Storytime for Children

Young children can learn about gardening and the natural world through books read by story teller Hasha Salaman. For children ages 2 to 6 accompanied by an adult.

Jun 5, 2013 6:00 PM - Jun 6, 2013 8:00 PM

Walk: Small Space, Big Impact

Join Jonathan Wright for a walk through many of small and intimate spaces at Chanticleer. He’ll discuss great plants and design ideas that can make an impact in small areas.

Jun 6, 2013 5:45 PM

Stories from the Garden

The PHS McLean Library's daytime reading and discussion group meets on the second Wednesday of the month, October through June. Join us in reading and discussing short stories with gardening or nature themes.

Jun 10, 2013 11:00 AM - Jun 10, 2013 12:30 PM

Using Flowers from the Garden

Using flowers from their own gardens, Patti Kelly and Valerie McLaughlin will help bring the outside in.

Jun 12, 2013 5:30 PM

Simple Tips for Gorgeous Garden Photos

Barbara Peterson will share tips and tricks collected in her years behind a camera. After a brief overview, Barbara will lead the group to nearby Logan Circle and demonstrate ways to truly capture the beauty of plants and garden design, regardless of the kind of camera you use.

Jun 12, 2013 6:00 PM - Jun 12, 2013 8:00 PM

Walk: Unusual Perennials for Sun

Spice up your perennial borders and containers with fresh colors, textures, and shapes. Lisa Roper will highlight less familiar varieties.

Jun 13, 2013 6:00 PM - Jun 13, 2013 8:00 PM

Walk: Native Shade Plants

We will explore a range of beautiful native plants, from mosses and ferns to perennials, shrubs, and understory trees that thrive in shade, as well in various conditions and light levels.

Jun 18, 2013 5:00 PM - Jun 18, 2013 6:00 PM

PECO Green Roof Tour

Want to learn about green roof technology and how it can help the environment? The 45,000-square-foot PECO green roof features an observation deck and stunning views of downtown Philadelphia.

Jun 18, 2013 5:30 PM - Jun 18, 2013 6:30 PM

Eco-Friendly Garden Design

Eco-friendly gardening is all about working with nature, not against it. The ideal eco-garden contains native plant species that offer food and habitat for birds and butterflies.

Jun 19, 2013 10:00 AM - Jun 19, 2013 12:00 PM

In the Garden: Mill Fleurs

Discover Mill Fleurs, the home of Barbara and Robert Tiffany and a seemingly-idyllic 10-acre setting on the often-raging Tohickon Creek. Dramatic rocky woodland slopes and streambank gardens are home to unusual trees, shrubs, and perennials

Jun 19, 2013 6:00 PM - Jun 19, 2013 7:30 PM

Caring for Houseplants

Master gardener Lori Hayes explains how everyone can enjoy growing houseplants, a challenging yet rewarding hobby that need not be difficult.

Jun 20, 2013 6:00 PM - Jun 20, 2013 8:00 PM

Chanticleer Walk: Ornamental Vegetables in the Garden and in Containers

Whether you have a large space or a few containers, Emma Seniuk will lead a tour of Chanticleer’s popular vegetable garden, highlighting the latest edible beauties, arranged in designs to please the eye as well as the palate.

Jun 26, 2013 8:30 AM - Jun 27, 2013 1:00 PM

PHS Green City Teachers: Summer Training

Designed for educators interested in school gardening, this two-session course will cover how to design, build, and maintain a year-round school garden. Topics include classroom activities, involving the community, getting kids outdoors, and working with administrators, as well as plenty of hands-on activities. Participants will help build an outdoor school garden. Act 48 credit is available.

Jun 26, 2013 6:00 PM - Jun 26, 2013 8:00 PM

Fern Walk at Chanticleer: From Deep Woods to Blazing Sun

Ranging from a few inches to 5 to 6 feet in height and thriving in a variety of growing conditions—including light levels, moisture, and soil acidity—they enhance any garden as both feature and companion plants. Przemek Walczak will lead a walk and discuss their uses, sources, and anything else on your mind.

Jun 27, 2013 7:30 AM - Jun 27, 2013 7:00 PM

Bus Trip: Northern New York

This trip will take us to northern Manhattan to visit three of New York’s most beautiful sites.

Jul 17, 2013 6:00 PM - Jul 17, 2013 8:00 PM

Chanticleer Tour: House & Garden

This tour will include the ground floor of the Chanticleer main house with an emphasis on the relationship of the house to the landscape. We will learn about house contents and family history from archivist Anne Sims, and Joe Henderson will discuss the gardens.

Jul 17, 2013 6:00 PM - Jul 17, 2013 8:00 PM

Chanticleer Workshop: Make Your Own Garden Chair

Join Dan Benarcik for a hands-on workshop to build a garden chair. Using red cedar and stainless steel hardware, you will create a durable, useful, and handsome outdoor chair at a significant discount from the retail price.

Jul 24, 2013 6:00 PM - Jul 24, 2013 8:00 PM

Chanticleer Workshop: Hot, Flashy Containers

These hot plant combinations will give you chills! Terry Struve will present a tour of Chanticleer’s celebrated containers, for sun and shade, suggesting new eye-catching plant palettes for you to try at home.

Oct 1, 2013 12:00 PM

Inspiring Floral Artistry (Date TBD)

Each fall, PHS and Longwood Gardens present Inspiring Floral Artistry, an opportunity to learn from one of the world’s foremost floral designers.

Oct 2, 2013 10:00 AM

McLean Library Annual Book Sale

Each fall the PHS McLean Library hosts its annual book sale. You’ll find new and used gardening books at great prices.

Oct 10, 2013 9:00 AM - Oct 18, 2013 5:00 PM

PHS Trip to Great Britain (October)

Join PHS on a trip that celebrates the beauty of Britain!

Oct 18, 2013 7:00 PM

PHeaSt

Each fall PHS transforms its warehouse at the Philadelphia Navy Yard into a rustic party venue for PHeaSt, a one-of-a-kind celebration of fantastic farm-to-table dishes.

Jan 31, 2014 9:00 AM - Feb 14, 2014 5:00 PM

PHS Trip to South Africa

Join PHS on a journey to discover the floral wonders of South Africa.

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EVENTS

PHS Fall Garden Festival The annual PHS Fall Garden Festival takes place each September and offers music, food, plants, shopping, workshops, gardening tips, and children’s activities at the beautiful Philadelphia Navy Yard. Sep 21, 2013 10:00 AM

Civic Horticulture Conference The Civic Horticulture conference will examine Philadelphia’s use of horticulture and what that portends for the future of the city and in other cities. We will examine issues through multiple lenses – health/lifestyle, environment, economy and sense of place – but this conference is unique in putting plants first as a tool for developing holistic stewardship criteria. May 17, 2013 8:00 AM

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