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The Flower Show
May 27, 2025

PHS Garden Tours: Roses in the Delaware Valley

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Join PHS and Nicole Juday Rhodes, author of The Private Gardens of Philadelphia, for an unforgettable boutique rose garden tour! 

An exclusive tour of the region’s most stunning rose gardens:

  • Hedgleigh Spring (Swarthmore) – A historic garden featuring heirloom climbing roses dating back to the 1920s.
  •  The Thomas Garden (Haverford) – A magical oasis cultivated over 55 years, filled with stunning climbing and shrub roses.
  • Scott Arboretum Rose Garden at Swarthmore College  –  Home to the finest roses in the region (tour led by expert rosarian Adam Glas)
  • Delicious lunch - Guests will enjoy lunch at The Inn at Swarthmore.
  • Convenient Transportation – Travel comfortably with roundtrip shuttle service from PHS (100 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia).

Secure your spot today for this rare opportunity to step inside some of the most spectacular rose gardens in the Delaware Valley! 

Become a PHS Member today to get access to free lectures and events year-round.

Date

May 27, 2025

Time

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cost

$200

Accessibility

More information will be provided upon registration.