Philadelphia Botanical Gardens

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Philadelphia botanical gardens. The du pont family is known for having founded one of the world s largest chemical companies. With a tradition of horticulture going back 300 years philadelphia is america s garden capital. Kaskey memorial park shofuso japanese house garden magnolia garden stoneleigh.

Visit more than 30 public gardens arboreta and historic landscapes all located within 30 miles of our landmark city. The rose garden is closed for maintenance every thursday morning until noon. Just minutes from the liberty bell independence hall and the betsy ross house is america s oldest botanical garden a pastoral 18th century homestead surrounded by the urban bustle of philadelphia.

Experience the world of longwood gardens a place to see dazzling displays that elevate the art of horticulture a place to enjoy performances that inspire a place to watch majestic fountains spring to life a place to relax and reconnect with nature. Within 30 minutes of philadelphia chanticleer is one of the great gardens of the region. Discover our storied heritage and the indelible mark of our founder pierre s.

Best botanical gardens in philadelphia pa morris arboretum 18th century garden the horticulture center chanticleer foundation james g. Bartram s garden is a 45 acre national historic landmark operated by the john bartram association in cooperation with philadelphia parks and recreation. Weather conditions may limit garden access to certain features even if the garden is open please check the web site or call 215 247 5777 for updates before visiting.

Meetings featuring talks by botanical experts. Go and spend a half or even a full day to discover the fernery green house the ancient redwoods from china rose garden collection of perennials the swan pond with a romantic temple or the trail through the for morris the former summer home of heirs to a steel fortune has something to please everyone metal sculptures mute swans and dozens of mallards on a swan lake a fern house. Meetings are held monthly from september through may.

Field trips to wild areas and gardens in pennsylvania new. It is a destination and an outdoor classroom living laboratory and membership organization for ever expanding audiences. Once the rosengarten estate today s chanticleer is a colorful contemporary garden within an historic setting.