City Gardening Series

Posted by on April 8, 2005

Philadelphia Green Educational Activities
May through June 2005

Thursday, April 28th
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Garden Tenders: Spring in the Garden
831-9 South Street (at Darien)
Getting ready for spring and summer in the garden. Learn about: low-maintenance techniques for growing annuals, perennials, and vegetables; organic pest control; attracting butterflies.
For more information contact Sally McCabe at 215-988-8846

Monday, May 2nd
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
City Gardening Series: All about Annuals
Katharine Drexel Free Library of Philadelphia
11099 Knights Road
Horticultural therapist Mona Gold shares information on the many uses of annuals to brighten the garden from spring through fall.
For more information contact Marilyn Reynolds at 215-988-8872

Wednesday, May 4th
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
City Gardening Series: The Low Maintenance Garden
Overbrook Park Free Library of Philadelphia
7422 Haverford Avenue
Join us as environmental educator Charlotte Kidd gives tips and tricks to get the best from an easy care garden.
For more information contact Marilyn Reynolds at 215-988-8872

Monday, May 9th
6:30 pm to7:30 pm
City Gardening Series: Designing Containers for the Small Garden
Logan Free Library of Philadelphia
1333 Wagner Avenue
Using creative ideas garden designer Toni Ann Flanigan will show how to have an attractive container garden using a variety of plants.
For more information contact Marilyn Reynolds at 215-988-8872

Wednesday, May 11th
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
City Gardening Series: Growing Perennials
Walnut Street West Free Library of Philadelphia
210 S. 40th Street
At this workshop garden writer and educator Eva Monheim will give advice on soil preparation, planting, fertilizing and maintenance for the backbone of the flower garden.
For more information contact Marilyn Reynolds at 215-988-8872

Monday, May 16th
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
City Gardening Series: Growing African Violets
Kingsessing Free Library of Philadelphia
1201 S. 51st Street
Come and learn as environmental educator Lori Hayes shares how these favorite houseplants, with proper care will joyfully blossom all year.
For more information contact Marilyn Reynolds at 215-988-8872

Wednesday, May 18th
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
City Gardening Series: Gardening in Containers
Tacony Free Library of Philadelphia
6742 Torresdale Avenue
Charlotte Kidd will demonstrate how to create an attractive container garden year-round using a variety of plants including vegetables and flowers.
For more information contact Marilyn Reynolds at 215-988-8872

Thursday, May 19th
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
City Gardening Series:& Garden Tenders Third Thursday Event
Spring Bus Trip to Chanticleer through the Seasons
Join us for an inspiring evening as we tour the gardens of Chanticleer in Wayne, Pa.
Chanticleer is a 31- acre garden of ever-changing colors and textures.
Buses will leave 100 North 20th Street at 5:00 p.m. sharp, returning to Philadelphia by 8:30 p.m. REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT AND A $5.00 FEE IS REQUIRED.
To register please call Marilyn Reynolds @ 215-988-8872 by Thursday, May 12th.

Monday, May 23rd 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
City Gardening Series: Gardening with Kids
Eastwick Free Library of Philadelphia
2851 Island Avenue
Horticultural educator Janet Carter demonstrates how gardening with kids can be a rewarding and learning experience for all.
For more information contact Marilyn Reynolds at 215-988-8872

Wednesday, May 25th
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
City Gardening Series: Designing Hanging Baskets
West Oak Lane Free Library of Philadelphia
2000 Washington Lane
Eva Monheim will teach basic know how and creativity in designing hanging baskets for any garden setting.
For more information contact Marilyn Reynolds at 215-988-8872

For more info about these events: http://www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org/calendar/index.php