August 31, 2010
The Philadelphia Horticultural Society Fall Gardening Festival Coming Soon
A Philly-area rooftop container garden (photo by M. McClellan)
Whether you’ve got an active community garden plot, space in your yard for organized planting or even just a few carefully tended pots on your south-facing window sills, the upcoming PHS Gardening Festival will have something for you.
The Festival will take place at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will showcase gardening tips, seasonal winners and some of the special programs open to area gardeners from the PHS. Experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and a number of demonstrations will taken place throughout the day. Philadelphia Flower Show lovers should also take not, a sneak preview of the 2011 show will also be on view.
Bring the kids, as there’ll be plenty to interest them as well, including the high-speed Veggie Races and a fun water station complements of the Philadelphia Water Department. PHS will also be announcing the winners of its annual City Gardens Contest and there will be live music all day.
The event is free so don’t miss it!
(3 responses)
August 31, 2010, 11:00 am
suzette Trimmer says:
As an urban gardener now for several years I was unaware of contest or deadline.Missed signing up,membership deadline (6-10) wondering if I may still contribute any photos of our immensely popular container GARDEN OF EDEN. I have so much to share and really want to be part of PHS.Can I send a CD of my photos, or bring to 9-11 Naval Yard Event? For I sincerely feel that you would be overwhelmed with my from seed container garden in Center City my concrete jungle has been tamed and reinvented the tropical cottage style back yard. Many on line breeders wanted my photos and are using them as part of their photo gallery sites. But I a true blue green thumb Philadelphia n who wants to share and contribute to my region. Please let me know how or where or who I should contact to be part of your great organization.
Thank you very much in advance for reading my message I sincerely look forward to being amongst other gardening enthusiast. I am full of interesting new techniques as well as century old tips handed down from generation to generation. All of which I am freely willing to share and or exchange with your seasoned gardening specialist.
Thank you again,
Most Respectfully Yours;
Suzette Trimmer
714B South Colorado Street
Philadelphia , PA 19146-1930
August 31, 2010, 11:00 am
Flossie Narducci says:
Dear Suzette,
Forgive the delay in responding to your email as it was forwarded to me from our PR Department. I coordinate PHS’ City Gardens Contest which is celebrating its 35th year in 2010. It sounds like your garden is spectacular and I would encourge you to enter this gardening competition next year. You can do so online by visiting our website.
http://www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org/events/city_contest.html Judging takes place in July and if your garden scores high enough, you will qaulify for a final round of judging in August. Close to 300 gardens are entered in the contest each year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email at fnarducci@pennhort.org or by phone at 215-988-8897. I look forward to your participation.
Flossie Narducci
August 31, 2010, 11:00 am
Suzette Trimmer says:
Dear Flossie,
Please accept my sincerest apology for delayed response to this posting, literally just found it. I did sign up for membership right after your advice and now have been a member for 2 years now almost. Volunteered for many community projects this year, and am currently in the midst of donating my 30 year old MILK BUSH PENCIL TREE to the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park. Have met with Mike the director and developed a marvelous relationship with Ann, there. She is a gem in and of herself there at the center. I am currently signed up to volunteer for the FLOWER SHOW and look forward to many more exciting years.
Suzette Trimmer
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