Events

9.23.17 Saturday - PHS Members Plant Dividend

Members will have the opportunity to choose a free plant from thousands of plants. Experts will be on hand to offer helpful advice.

8.9.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

9.25.17 Monday - Bucks County Tree Tenders Basic Training

Help plant and care for trees in your region, your community, or your yard. Become a PHS Tree Tender! The PHS Tree Tenders® program offers hands-on tree care training for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region.

9.25.17 Monday - PWD Rain Check Program

Through Rain Check, Philadelphia residents can have storm water management tools installed at their homes for free or for a reduced price. Rain Check offers rain barrels, downspout planter boxes, rain gardens, de-paving, and porous pavers.

9.27.17 Wednesday - Delaware County Tree Tenders Basic Training

Help plant and care for trees in your region, your community, or your yard. Become a PHS Tree Tender! The PHS Tree Tenders® program offers hands-on tree care training for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region.

9.27.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

9.28.17 Thursday - Brooklyn Botanic Garden and The Brooklyn Museum of Art

Join us for a guided tour and lunch at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and visit the nearby Brooklyn Museum for an introductory tour of their collections.

9.28.17 Thursday - Floral Design Workshop

Learn to create floral masterpieces with Rachel Burlington, Barnes gardener and Pennsylvania certified horticulturist, that you can construct in your own home.

9.30.17 Saturday - Arranging From the Garden

Take a walk through the garden at Chanticleer and learn how the staff selects and harvests flowers for arrangements from the garden.

10.2.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.2.17 Monday - Bucks County Tree Tenders Basic Training

Help plant and care for trees in your region, your community, or your yard. Become a PHS Tree Tender! The PHS Tree Tenders® program offers hands-on tree care training for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region.

10.3.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.3.17 Tuesday - Philadelphia Trees: A Field Guide to the City and the Surrounding Delaware Valley

Join us for the authors' presentation of "Philadelphia Trees: A Field Guide to the City and the Surrounding Delaware Valley," with contributions from Paul W. Meyer, Catriona Bull Briger, and Edward Sibley Barnard. Each registrant gets their own copy to take home!

10.4.17 Wednesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.4.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

10.5.17 Thursday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.5.17 Thursday - Historic Garden Tour at the University of Pennsylvania

Take a guided tour of the James G. Kaskey Memorial Park at the University of Pennsylvania.

10.5.17 Thursday - PHS McLean Library Book Group

This month's selection: This House of Sky by Ivan Doig

10.5.17 Thursday - PWD Rain Check Program

Through Rain Check, Philadelphia residents can have storm water management tools installed at their homes for free or for a reduced price. Rain Check offers rain barrels, downspout planter boxes, rain gardens, de-paving, and porous pavers.

10.6.17 Friday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.6.17 Friday - Workshop: Habitat Restoration, Part 3

Non-native invasive plants are taking over our natural habitats and competing with native species for the same resources. Nate Shampine, Mt. Cuba Center's Natural Lands Manager, and staff will take you through the process of habitat restoration to improve ecosystem function.

10.6.17 Friday - Enhancing Your Autumn Garden

Ever wonder what to plant in the cooler autumn months? Jenny Rose Carey will lead a garden tour of Meadowbrook Farm and share planting techniques perfect for fall.

10.6.17 Friday - PHeaSt on South

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society presents PHeaSt on South -- Indulge and Revel

10.7.17 Saturday - Gardening for the Birds

Discover plant selections and gardening practices that aim to improve your garden as wildlife habitat with Chanticleer Garden's Lowery Douglass.

10.7.17 Saturday - Flower Show Pressed Plants Artistic Workshop

Learn how to execute a pressed plant scene depicting water in the spirit of the 2018 Flower Show Theme, Wonders of Water.

10.7.17 Saturday - Plein Air Day at the Barnes

10.8.17 Sunday - PHS Member’s Appreciation Day at Mt. Cuba Center

Mt Cuba Center is opening its gates for PHS Members free of charge!

10.9.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.9.17 Monday - PWD Rain Check Program

Through Rain Check, Philadelphia residents can have storm water management tools installed at their homes for free or for a reduced price. Rain Check offers rain barrels, downspout planter boxes, rain gardens, de-paving, and porous pavers.

10.10.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.10.17 Tuesday - DIY Workshop: Festive Fall Jams & Conserves

Learn the techniques of canning the perfect jam and go home with 2 jars of your confections.

10.10.17 Tuesday - PWD Rain Check Program

Through Rain Check, Philadelphia residents can have storm water management tools installed at their homes for free or for a reduced price. Rain Check offers rain barrels, downspout planter boxes, rain gardens, de-paving, and porous pavers.

10.11.17 Wednesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.11.17 Wednesday - Planting Bulbs for Spring & Summer Bloom

Join Meadowbrook Farm's Head Gardener, Glenn Ashton, as he explains all about planting bulbs for a magnificent spring bloom in your garden.

10.11.17 Wednesday - Tree Tenders Fall Basic Training Series - Philadelphia

Want to do something about Climate Change? Help plant and care for trees in your region, your community, or your yard. Become a PHS Tree Tender!

10.11.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

10.12.17 Thursday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.12.17 Thursday - Watercolor Meets Color Pencil: Two-Week Course

Eileen Rosen returns to show us the rich results of combining watercolor and color pencil techniques.

10.12.17 Thursday - Climate Change Book Club Discussion

PHS is hosting a free discussion event on The Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben.

10.13.17 Friday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.13.17 Friday - Mural Arts Paint Day! Philadelphia Mural Mile Walking Tour & Mural Painting

Experience the amazing collection of public art with a guided tour of outdoor murals with PHS and Mural Arts.

10.14.17 Saturday - Community Greening Workday - Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary – Volunteers are welcome to join PHS at one of Philadelphia’s oldest prisons. A variety of tasks include planting annuals and perennials, weeding, pruning hardwood shrubs and seasonal cleanup.

10.14.17 Saturday - Fall Gardening Saturday

Mt Cuba invites you to take part in this day-long gardening series.

10.15.17 Sunday - From Vacant Spaces to Philly Places: Community Garden Edition

Join PHS and the Neighborhood Gardens Trust for a walking tour of community gardens and other urban greening efforts in Northern Liberties.

10.16.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.16.17 Monday - Green City Teachers Basic Training

Learn about gardening, greening and the environment, and how to incorporate it into classroom or after-school activities.

10.17.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.18.17 Wednesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.18.17 Wednesday - Awbury Arboretum Historic Tree Tour & Lunch

Join staff members of Awbury as they guide us on a tour of the beautiful heritage trees throughout the Arboretum’s historic landscape.

10.18.17 Wednesday - 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, maintained by PHS, features an observation deck and stunning downtown views of downtown Philadelphia.

10.18.17 Wednesday - Tree Tenders Fall Basic Training Series - Philadelphia

Want to do something about Climate Change? Help plant and care for trees in your region, your community, or your yard. Become a PHS Tree Tender!

10.18.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

10.19.17 Thursday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.19.17 Thursday - Watercolor Meets Color Pencil: Two-Week Course

Eileen Rosen returns to show us the rich results of combining watercolor and color pencil techniques.

10.19.17 Thursday - Collecting and Saving Seeds Workshop

Learn when and how to responsibly source and harvest seeds for propagation at the Mt. Cuba Center.

10.19.17 Thursday - PWD Rain Check Program

Through Rain Check, Philadelphia residents can have storm water management tools installed at their homes for free or for a reduced price. Rain Check offers rain barrels, downspout planter boxes, rain gardens, de-paving, and porous pavers.

10.20.17 Friday - Perennial Plant Conference

Learn the issues concerning perennial plants and get the opportunity to observe the Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College.

10.20.17 Friday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.21.17 Saturday - Community Greening Workday - Azalea Garden

Come join us as we help maintain one of the most diverse public gardens in Philadelphia. From planting annuals to pruning shrubs there is work for all ages! No need to register ahead of time—just show up.

10.21.17 Saturday - They Might (or Might Not) Be Giants: Champion Trees of the Barnes Arboretum

Join us for a guided exploration of the Arboretum's collection of champions giant trees.

10.21.17 Saturday - Flower Show Jewelry Artistic Workshop

Mimi Favre and Hollis Bauer, longtime Flower Show exhibitors and blue-ribbon winners, will lead this botanical jewelry workshop.

10.21.17 Saturday - PWD Rain Check Program

Through Rain Check, Philadelphia residents can have storm water management tools installed at their homes for free or for a reduced price. Rain Check offers rain barrels, downspout planter boxes, rain gardens, de-paving, and porous pavers.

10.23.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.23.17 Monday - Green City Teachers Basic Training

Learn about gardening, greening and the environment, and how to incorporate it into classroom or after-school activities.

10.24.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.24.17 Tuesday - DIY Workshop: Festive Fall Jams & Conserves

Learn the techniques of canning the perfect jam and go home with 2 jars of your confections.

10.25.17 Wednesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.25.17 Wednesday - 2018 Challenge Plants Workshop at Mostardi Nursery

Meadowbrook Farm growers and Flower Show Horticourt experts will show how you can grow this year's challenge plants.

10.25.17 Wednesday - Tree Tenders Fall Basic Training Series - Philadelphia

Want to do something about Climate Change? Help plant and care for trees in your region, your community, or your yard. Become a PHS Tree Tender!

10.25.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

10.26.17 Thursday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.26.17 Thursday - Decoupage Pumpkins!

Meadowbrook Farm Estate Gardener, Julie Bare, will walk you through the process of creating beautifully designed pumpkins for your holiday table.

10.27.17 Friday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.28.17 Saturday - City Harvest Field Day Putting the Garden to Bed

Hosted by City Harvest staff and Urban Creators City Harvest Farmers.

10.30.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.30.17 Monday - Green City Teachers Basic Training

Learn about gardening, greening and the environment, and how to incorporate it into classroom or after-school activities.

10.31.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

10.31.17 Tuesday - Drawing & Rendering Flowers with Graphite Pencil: Six-Week Course

Capture the curves, angles, and shades of your favorite flowers in this pencil drawing course with Eileen Rosen.

11.1.17 Wednesday - Kids Story Time

Bring youngsters aged 3 to 6 to the PHS McLean Library to learn about gardening and the natural world through books read by storyteller Hasha Salaman.

11.1.17 Wednesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.1.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

11.2.17 Thursday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.2.17 Thursday - PHS McLean Library Book Group

This month's selection: The Complete Stories by Flannery O'Conner.

11.2.17 Thursday - Climate Change Book Club Discussion

PHS and the Schuylkill Center are partnering to host a free discussion event on The Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben.

11.3.17 Friday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.4.17 Saturday - Trees and Shrubs for Autumn Gardens

This class is a must for homeowners interested in adding plants that deliver spectacular colors and textures to the autumn garden.

11.6.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.6.17 Monday - Green City Teachers Basic Training

Learn about gardening, greening and the environment, and how to incorporate it into classroom or after-school activities.

11.7.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.7.17 Tuesday - Drawing & Rendering Flowers with Graphite Pencil: Six-Week Course

Capture the curves, angles, and shades of your favorite flowers in this pencil drawing course with Eileen Rosen.

11.8.17 Wednesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.8.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

11.9.17 Thursday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.9.17 Thursday - Fabulous Fall Flower Arranging with Ron Mulray

Creative floral artist Ron Mulray is back with a program on autumn arranging, using the season’s abundance of interesting flowers and natural & found elements.

11.9.17 Thursday - Climate Change Book Club Discussion

PHS is hosting a free discussion event on The Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben.

11.10.17 Friday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.11.17 Saturday - Community Greening Workday - Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary – Volunteers are welcome to join PHS at one of Philadelphia’s oldest prisons. A variety of tasks include planting annuals and perennials, weeding, pruning hardwood shrubs and seasonal cleanup.

11.11.17 Saturday - Laura’s Favorites: A Bark Appreciation Walk

Join us for a guided tour of trees and large shrubs with notably ornamental bark.

11.13.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.13.17 Monday - Green City Teachers Basic Training

Learn about gardening, greening and the environment, and how to incorporate it into classroom or after-school activities.

11.14.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.14.17 Tuesday - Essential Evergreens

Learn the identifying characteristics, habitats, and uses of approximately 20 native conifers and broadleaved evergreens.

11.14.17 Tuesday - Drawing & Rendering Flowers with Graphite Pencil: Six-Week Course

Capture the curves, angles, and shades of your favorite flowers in this pencil drawing course with Eileen Rosen.

11.15.17 Wednesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.15.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

11.16.17 Thursday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.16.17 Thursday - Cactus and Succulent Propagation Workshop

Join Greenhouse Manager Nathan Roehrich for this hands-on propagating workshop with a focus on cacti and succulents.

11.17.17 Friday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.18.17 Saturday - Community Greening Workday - Azalea Garden

Come join us as we help maintain one of the most diverse public gardens in Philadelphia. From planting annuals to pruning shrubs there is work for all ages! No need to register ahead of time—just show up.

11.18.17 Saturday - Seasonal Branches, Holiday Table Arrangements and Evergreen Containers

Create a winter holiday tableau with fresh greens and natural elements from the garden using branches and trimmings from evergreen plants.

11.20.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.21.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.21.17 Tuesday - Drawing & Rendering Flowers with Graphite Pencil: Six-Week Course

Capture the curves, angles, and shades of your favorite flowers in this pencil drawing course with Eileen Rosen.

11.22.17 Wednesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.22.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

11.23.17 Thursday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.24.17 Friday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.27.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.27.17 Monday - Sissinghurst: Re-vitalizing Vita Sackville West’s Garden

Troy Scott Smith, Head Gardener at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, presents a special lecture at The Union League of Philadelphia.

11.28.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.28.17 Tuesday - Drawing & Rendering Flowers with Graphite Pencil: Six-Week Course

Capture the curves, angles, and shades of your favorite flowers in this pencil drawing course with Eileen Rosen.

11.29.17 Wednesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.29.17 Wednesday - 2018 Challenge Plants Workshop at Meadowbrook Farm

Meadowbrook Farm growers and Flower Show Horticourt experts will show how you can grow this year's challenge plants.

11.29.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

11.30.17 Thursday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

11.30.17 Thursday - Introduction to Plant Taxonomy

Discover and understand the relationships among plants and plant nomenclature in this short taxonomy course with the Barnes.

12.1.17 Friday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

12.2.17 Saturday - Holiday Wreath Workshop

The Barnes Arboretum invites you to a holiday wreath making workshop!

12.2.17 Saturday - Pruning for Homeowners

Learn basic pruning principles including how to make the correct cuts, the best times of year to prune various plants, and how to select and use the right tools.

12.4.17 Monday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

12.5.17 Tuesday - Exhibit: Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

View selections from Hortus Sanitatis and Leonhart Fuchs' De Historia Stirpium, two Renaissance works that depicted the natural world, in this exhibit put on by PHS Mclean Library.

12.5.17 Tuesday - Drawing & Rendering Flowers with Graphite Pencil: Six-Week Course

Capture the curves, angles, and shades of your favorite flowers in this pencil drawing course with Eileen Rosen.

12.6.17 Wednesday - Kids Story Time

Bring youngsters aged 3 to 6 to the PHS McLean Library to learn about gardening and the natural world through books read by storyteller Hasha Salaman.

12.6.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

12.7.17 Thursday - Rare Book Talk on Two Herbals: Picturing Nature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

Learn about the remarkable illustrations of German Renaissance master, Leonhart Fuchs, in this lecture presentation from PHS.

12.7.17 Thursday - PHS McLean Library Book Group

This month's reading: Dreams of My Russian Summers by Andrei Makine.

12.7.17 Thursday - Holiday Cocktails Workshop at Awbury Arboretum

Aaron Gordon, owner of 13th Street Cocktails, will show you how to make delicious cocktails in the beautiful setting of Awbury Arboretum.

12.12.17 Tuesday - Holiday Tour: Nemours Mansion & Gardens, Hagley Museum, plus shopping at Terrain

Visit the Nemours Mansion and Hagley Museum, followed by a holiday shopping trip to Terrain.

12.13.17 Wednesday - Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Join PHS for a beginner's class in Tai Chi.

12.14.17 Thursday - Make and Take Holiday Greens Arrangement

Create a personal holiday greens arrangement for your home with Meadowbrook Farm's Jenny Rose Carey.

1.3.18 Wednesday - Kids Story Time

Bring youngsters aged 3 to 6 to the PHS McLean Library to learn about gardening and the natural world through books read by storyteller Hasha Salaman.

1.4.18 Thursday - PHS McLean Library Book Group

This month's selection: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer.

1.20.18 Saturday - Tree Tenders Basic Training

Be a Climate Change Hero! Become a PHS Tree Tender during our Winter Basic Training sessions.

1.27.18 Saturday - Tree Tenders Basic Training

Be a Climate Change Hero! Become a PHS Tree Tender during our Winter Basic Training sessions.

2.1.18 Thursday - PHS McLean Library Book Group

This month's selection: Turtle Diary by Russell Hoban.

2.7.18 Wednesday - Kids Story Time

Bring youngsters aged 3 to 6 to the PHS McLean Library to learn about gardening and the natural world through books read by storyteller Hasha Salaman.

4.4.18 Wednesday - Kids Story Time

Bring youngsters aged 3 to 6 to the PHS McLean Library to learn about gardening and the natural world through books read by storyteller Hasha Salaman.

4.5.18 Thursday - PHS McLean Library Book Group

This month's selection: Lab Girl by Hope Jahren.

4.28.18 Saturday - Gardens of Devon and Cornwall

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Explore gardens set in the southwest corner of England. These two beautiful regions, Devon and Cornwall, are often mentioned in one breath.

5.2.18 Wednesday - Kids Story Time

Bring youngsters aged 3 to 6 to the PHS McLean Library to learn about gardening and the natural world through books read by storyteller Hasha Salaman.

5.3.18 Thursday - PHS McLean Library Book Group

This month's selection: Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons.

6.6.18 Wednesday - Kids Story Time

Bring youngsters aged 3 to 6 to the PHS McLean Library to learn about gardening and the natural world through books read by storyteller Hasha Salaman.

6.7.18 Thursday - PHS McLean Library Book Group

This month's selection: Two Years, Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights by Salman Rushdie.

6.9.18 Saturday - Gardens of Provence

The Provencal landscape of farmhouses or mas, vineyards and typical unspoiled villages set the scene as we pass along avenues of majestic plane trees. Our visits, to mostly private properties, include both traditional farm-house style gardens and contemporary, Mediterranean country gardens.

10.7.18 Sunday - Garden of Cuba

Blessed with excellent growing conditions, Cuba has a long history in agricultural production and horticultural know-how. As the largest and most populous island in the Caribbean, the ‘Pearl of the Antilles’ is also a melting pot of cultures and cuisines.

11.9.18 Friday - South Africa - The Western Cape Exceptional Gardens and Private Reserves

The Western Cape garden tour combines well with the flora and wildlife in the spectacular hinterland of the Little Karoo and the mountainous coastline.