Programs & Events. December 2018 March Special Pricing & Early Registration* for PHS Members Join Today!

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1 Programs & Events December 2018 March 2019 Special Pricing & Early Registration* for PHS Members Join Today! *Early bird registration is available to PHS Members only, November 30 December 14, for select PHS programs between January and March 2019.

2 Travel with PHS To receive a trip brochure, contact Suzanne Betts at sbetts@pennhort.org or call Gardens of Ireland: The Wild Atlantic Way May 1 12, 2019 Netherlands & Dutch Wave Gardens July 25 August 2, 2019 Seasonal Gardens of Japan November 7 19, 2019 Bark Walk at Stoneleigh Thursday, March 28, 10:30 am 12 pm Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 County Line Rd, Villanova, PA Join Stoneleigh Director Ethan Kauffman on a tree tour on the grounds at Stoneleigh to observe the beauty of bark as spring emerges. See these notable trees while supporting one of our local gardens! We will also get to tour the inside of the main house, the former home of the Haas family. Fee: $15 Members; $25 Non-Members. Gardens of New Zealand January 4 19, 2020 Netherlands Garden Day Trips Register online at phsonline.org/events or call Holiday Tour: Winterthur and Longwood Wednesday, December 5, 8 am 7 pm This December trip to Winterthur and Longwood has become a yearly tradition to get you into the holiday spirit before the frenzy of the season. This enjoyable day features special exhibits at each destination with some time on your own to explore, have a snack or lunch, or shop in the gift shops at Winterthur and Longwood. We ll arrive at Winterthur for an 11:30 am guided Yuletide Tour of period rooms decorated for the holidays. After the tour there will be free time for lunch in the cafeteria, a visit to the gift shop, or a chance to explore other exhibits before our bus departs for Longwood at 2:15 pm. At Longwood, take your own self-guided tour to see the holiday exhibits indoors, visit Longwood s amazing gift shop, or have a snack in the restaurant. We ll leave at 5 pm to enjoy the outdoor holiday lights. Bus pick-ups: 8 am at Plymouth Meeting Mall; 8:45 am at PHS, 20th and Arch Streets. When you register, please indicate where you will meet the bus. Fee: $105 Members; $115 Non-Members. (Fee includes round-trip transportation, snacks on the bus, driver s tip, and all admission and guide fees. Lunch is not included). Spring Tour and More at Winterthur Thursday, April 4, 10 am 1 pm Winterthur, 5105 Kennett Pike (Route 52), Winterthur, DE Join us for a day of spring splendor at Winterthur s beautiful gardens. See the best of the early spring blooms as we take a two-part tour. The first 35 minutes will be a garden tram tour where we will ride around the grounds with a knowledgeable guide to learn some of the history behind this extensive property. Next, a walking tour with a guide will take us through the Reflecting Pond and Glade Garden, Enchanted Woods, and the new garden exhibition, Garden Follies, Winterthur s first-ever exhibition of whimsical and classic garden structures. After our tour, everyone will receive a lunch voucher to choose your lunch in the Winterthur Café. The afternoon is free to spend how you wish. Be sure to save time to head to the museum for the Costuming the Crown exhibit, showcasing the intricate costumes from the hit Netflix series, The Crown. Museum admission is covered as part of this program. You may also want to explore more of Winterthur s gardens, which are open until dusk. Fee: $35 Members; $45 Non-Members. (Fee includes admission, garden tours, museum admission and lunch voucher. Transportation is on your own.) Early bird registration is available to PHS Members only, November 30 December 14, for select PHS programs between January and March 2019.

3 PHS Workshops, Lectures and Events Unless otherwise noted, register online at phsonline.org/events or call Arranging Demonstration: The Power of the Flower Thursday, January 10, 10 am 12 pm Younger & Son, 595 Maple Avenue, Lansdale, PA Learn about the power of flowers during this exciting demonstration led by award-winning AIFD floral designer Ron Mulray. Ron will walk us through several designs using an abundance of beautiful blooms and classic styles, all inspired by this year s Philadelphia Flower Show, Flower Power. Fee: $15 Members; $25 Non-Members. International Trip Presentation: 2018 Chelsea Flower Show with Jenny Rose Carey Thursday, January 24, 11:30 am 1 pm Northview Garden (address will be sent to participants prior to the program) Bring your lunch and enjoy a presentation by Jenny Rose Carey, Senior Director of PHS Meadowbrook Farm, on this past year s Chelsea Flower Show. Learn about the award-winning exhibits, Jenny s favorite designs, and how this show compares to our own Philadelphia Flower Show. Fee: $5 Members; $10 Non-Members. Lecture and Author Meet & Greet: Victoria Johnson, American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic Wednesday, January 30, 6 8 pm Temple Ambler Campus, Learning Center, 580 Meetinghouse Rd., Ambler, PA This illustrated lecture by author and historian Victoria Johnson features her new book, American Eden, which both the Wall Street Journal and Ron Chernow (Alexander Hamilton) have called captivating. When Dr. David Hosack tilled the nation s first public botanical garden in the Manhattan soil more than 200 years ago, he didn t just dramatically alter the New York landscape; he left a monumental legacy of advocacy for public health and wide-ranging support for the sciences. Today, his former garden is the site of Rockefeller Center. Join Victoria Johnson as she eloquently chronicles Hosack s tireless career to reveal the breadth of his impact. The result is a lush portrait of the man who gave voice to a new, deeply American understanding of the powers and perils of nature. American Eden has been named a finalist for the 2018 National Book Award in nonfiction. Fee: $10 Members; $20 Non-Members. (*American Eden will be available for purchase on site. This lecture is possible because of the gracious gift given by Marie Louise and Eugene Jackson.) 2019 Artistic Workshop Series You are invited to join us for the 2019 Artistic Workshop Series. Artistic Workshops are informal, free, and open to Flower Show exhibitors as well as arrangers who want to learn about entering the Show. Lectures and demonstrations are given, and exhibitors are encouraged to try ideas and consult with their advisors. Samples of the staging will be available. This is a good opportunity to test your backgrounds and lighting ideas. What s Your Style? Saturday, January 12 Demonstration of unique design styles for the 2019 Show. Getting the Hang of It Saturday, January 19 Demonstration of hanging and table-top frame design styles. Behind the Scenes Saturday, January 26 Exhibit preparation, judging, passing, transportation of your design, do s and don ts, and support resources. Perfect for novice exhibitors! How Did They Do That? Saturday, February 2 Tricks for unique mechanics, backgrounds, mat boards, and design components. Lower Gwynedd Township Park Building, 125 Township Line Road, Lower Gwynedd, PA am 12 pm Free. No registration is required. To find out if a workshop has been cancelled due to inclement weather, call PHS at for a recorded announcement. Saturday, February 9 is scheduled as a snow make-up date. Behind the Scenes Tour at Longwood Gardens Thursday, January 31, 10 am 12 pm Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA Join Longwood s Associate Director, Display Design, Jim Sutton, along with one of the knowledgeable production growers, on a tour of what goes on behind the scenes at one of our country s best public gardens. You will be taken on a tour of many of the conservatories and the display design studio, as well as the production greenhouses where many plants are being grown to refresh the indoor displays over the winter months. Longwood s Orchid Extravaganza will also be on display to enjoy! Fee: $25 Members; $35 Non-Members.

4 International Trip Presentation: Gardens of Cuba Thursday, February 7, 11:30 am 1 pm (Snow date: Thursday, February 14) PHS Meadowbrook Farm, 1633 Washington Ln., Jenkintown, PA Bring a lunch and join Membership Director Suzanne Betts as she takes us on a photographic journey to Cuba. Using her own photographs and experiences from this October 2018 PHS trip, Suzanne will highlight some of the amazing places, people and plants they visited. Fee: $5 Members; $10 Non-Members. Behind-the-Scenes Flower Show Greenhouse Tour *Member Exclusive! Tuesday, February 19, 10 am 12 pm PHS Meadowbrook Farm, 1633 Washington Ln., Jenkintown, PA A breathtaking horticultural balancing act occurs at Meadowbrook Farm each winter when out-ofseason plants bloom for the Philadelphia Flower Show. Join Associate Director Bernard Pettit and Greenhouse Manager Paul Readly for this behindthe-scenes look at the plants that will be used in the 2019 Flower Show, Flower Power. Fee: $20 *Members Only. Floral Teas and Sugars DIY Workshop Wednesday, February 20, 10 am 12 pm Awbury Arboretum, 1 Awbury Rd., Philadelphia, PA Join the co-author of Edible Flowers: A Global History, Constance Kirker, in this hands-on workshop and create your own unique blends of floral teas (in individual custom tea bags). Ingredients will include fragrant rose petals, lavender, and hibiscus, as well as borage, honeysuckle flowers, poppy flowers, and safflower. Learn the potential health benefits of floral infusions which have been touted by herbalists from Egypt to China for hundreds of years. Take home a jar of your own inspired, floral-infused sugar to match your floral tea and some seeds to start your own edible flower traditions. Fee: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members. Monoprinting Workshop Tuesday, March 26, 10 am 12 pm Temple Ambler, 580 Meetinghouse Rd., Ambler, PA Join Cynthia Murray for this hands-on workshop as she teaches you how to make a one-of-a-kind monotype print using plant material. Monoprints combine the spontaneity of printed paints and paper, creating a surface that is unlike any other art. All materials are supplied for you and this workshop is open to artists of all levels! Fee: $45 Members; $55 Non-Members. Saturday, March 2 Sunday, March 10, 2019 Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA Preview Party Friday, March 1, 7 10 pm Flowers After Hours Saturday, March 2, 8:30 11:30 pm Floral Design Workshop with FTD World Cup Gold Medalists (two sessions) Monday, March 4, 8 am 12 pm and 1 5 pm Floral Design Demonstration with FTD World Cup Competitors Monday, March 4, 7 9 pm Visit theflowershow.com for details and to purchase tickets. McLean Library Events All Library events will be held at PHS McLean Library, 100 N. 20th Street Philadelphia, PA Unless otherwise noted, register online at phsonline.org/events or call Exhibit: Prelude to Spring 2019: Works by the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators Tuesday, January 22 Friday, April 26 Viewing hours: Monday Friday, 9:30 am 5 pm See works by the talented members of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators, a group of artists who have exhibited at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show since Free. Early bird registration is available to PHS Members only, November 30 December 14, for select PHS programs between January and March 2019.

5 Rare Book Talk: Great Flower Books Wednesday, January 30, 3 4 pm Town Hall, PHS McLean Library In keeping with the Flower Power theme of the 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show, we ll look at some sumptuous flower books in our collection, including large format botanical plate books, florilegia, and even some bound herbaria real plants laid out on pages in books. Participants will have an opportunity to view examples from our rare and special collections and learn more about them. Free. Space is limited, and registration is required. PHS Garden Tenders Register online at phsonline.org/programs/garden-tenders. How to Start a Sustainable Community Garden Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, and May 1 6 8:30 pm Learn what it takes to get a community garden started. Open to groups, individuals, educators, and anyone interested in gardening with others. This six-session course combines in-depth and hands-on gardening experience with topics such as basic horticulture, recruiting and keeping volunteers, assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood, planting and garden maintenance, finding a site, getting permission, and forming partnerships. Fee $25, Members and Non-Members. (Although there are six scheduled sessions, you need only pay the registration fee ONCE.) PHS Tree Tenders PHS McLean Library Book Group The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekov Thursday, December 6, 5:45 7:45 pm The Tree by John Fowles Thursday, January 3, 5:45 7:45 pm The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson Thursday, February 7, 5:45 7:45 pm The PHS McLean Library book group Stories from the Garden meets on the first Thursday evening of the month, October through June (except March). Join us in reading and discussing works of fiction or non-fiction having to do with gardening, plants, nature, or the land. Participants need to obtain books and read each month s selection prior to the meeting. Free. Help plant and care for trees in your region. The PHS Tree Tenders program offers handson tree care training for residents of the fivecounty Philadelphia region. Register online at phsonline.org/events/tree-tenders-basic-trainingwinter-2019/ or call Tree Tenders Basic Training (two-part series) Saturday, January 26, 8:30 am 1 pm Saturday, February 2, 8:30 am 1 pm PHS Town Hall, 100 N. 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA Be an Urban Hero! Help plant and care for trees in your region, your community, or your yard by becoming a PHS Tree Tender. The PHS Tree Tenders program offers hands-on tree care training for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region. The training covers tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working within your community. Available for ISA credit. Fee: $40

6 PHS/PWD Rain Check Through the Philadelphia Water Department s Rain Check program, Philadelphia residents can have stormwater management tools installed at their homes for free or for a reduced price. All workshops are held at the PHS Town Hall unless otherwise noted. Register at phillywatersheds.org/raincheck or call Plants with Winter Interest Friday, February 8 (Snow date: Friday, February 15), 10 am 12 pm Learn the cultural requirements and ecological benefits of our native evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennials that create naturally beautiful winter gardens. Fee: $27 Members; $30 Non-Members. Free. December Wednesday, December 5, 12 1 pm Thursday, December 6, 5:30 6:30 pm, PHS Boardroom January Wednesday, January 16, 12 1 pm Thursday, January 17, 5:30 6:30 pm, PHS Boardroom Saturday, January 19, 11 am 12 pm February Wednesday, February 13, 12 1 pm Thursday, February 14, 5:30 6:30 pm Saturday, February 16, 11 am 12 pm March Wednesday, March 13, 12 1 pm Thursday, March 14, 5:30 6:30 pm Saturday, March 16, 11 am 12 pm Mt. Cuba Center Programs Mt. Cuba Center invites PHS Members to attend select programs at a discounted rate. Visit mtcubacenter.org to register with promo code PHS2019 or call and identify yourself as a PHS Member. All classes held at Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE Garden Design Weekend Workshop Saturday and Sunday, January 26 and 27 (Snow dates: Saturday and Sunday, February 2 and 3), 11 am 3:30 pm Good garden design isn t easy, but success awaits anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance. Danilo Maffei, a professional landscape designer, shows how to analyze a site, draw a basic plan, and use design principles for laying out paths and planting beds. Leave with a garden design for your home than can be implemented this spring. Please bring your lunch. Fee: $104 Members; $115 Non-Members. (A detailed list of required materials is available with the online class description.) Unravelling Botanical Names Wednesday, February 20 (Snow date: Wednesday, February 27), 10:30 11:30 am Amy Highland, Director of Collections at Mt. Cuba Center, explains how to pronounce botanical names and reveals how they provide an extra layer of understanding about plants; where they come from; who discovered them; what groups they belong to; and even how they were used in native cultures. Fee: $13.50 Members; $15 Non-Members. The Beginner s Native Perennial Garden Saturday, March 2 (Snow date: Saturday, March 9), 10 am 1 pm Learn how to create a garden plan, select hardy native plants for shade, sun, wet, or dry areas, and properly prepare, install, and maintain the garden to ensure a healthy, beautiful composition of plants. Leave with a basic layout of a perennial garden that suits your site and helps benefit the local ecosystem. Bring a snack and scale drawing of your yard. (Class size is limited.) Fee: $40.50; $45 Non-Members. Materials Included. Gardening with Deer Sunday, March 10 (Snow date: Sunday, March 17), 1 3 pm Kathy Salisbury, Director of the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, presents a variety of strategies to prevent deer from ravaging your garden and provides a list of plants that she has found to be deer-resistant in our area. Fee: $27 Members; $30 Non-Members.

7 Eastern North American Bulbs Wednesday, March 27 (Snow date: Wednesday, April 3), 10:30 am 12 pm Learn how to plant and care for Canada lilies, eastern camas, violet wood sorrel, and associated bulb-like species such as Jack-in-the-pulpit, blazing star, bloodroot, and dwarf crested iris. Leave with a list of species suitable for many garden settings. Fee: $22.50 Members; $25 Non-Members. Ambler Arboretum of Temple University Programs & Horticulture Lecture Series All lectures will take place at the Temple University Ambler Learning Center Auditorium on campus at 580 Meetinghouse Rd., Ambler, PA, Visit to learn about registering for events. Pollinators and Wildflowers Observations from the Field: Tom Knezick Wednesday, December 12, 7 pm Learning Center Auditorium, Temple University Ambler, 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA 1900 $5 for Arboretum Members; $10 for Non-Arboretum Members. For information, contact kathleen.salisbury@temple.edu or Tu B Shevat: The Jewish New Year of Trees Monday, January 21, 10 am 1:30 pm Family Tree Walk and Story Time: 10 to 11 am Winter Tree Appreciation Walk: 12:30 to 1:30 pm Meet at the Woman s National Farm and Garden Visitor s Center, Temple University Ambler, 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA Information: or duffyj@temple.edu. Arboretum Director s Winter Walk Bark, Pods, Buds and Branches Wednesday, February 13, 12:45 1:30 pm Meet at Bright Hall Circle, Temple University Ambler, 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA Information: kathleen.salisbury@templ.edu or Build Your Own Terrarium Make and Take Wednesday, February 27, 7 pm Learning Center Auditorium, Temple University Ambler, 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA 1900 Information kathleen.salisbury@temple.edu or Marvel Maples Celebration and Winter Hike Saturday, February 23, 10 am 12 pm Meet at the Woman s National Farm and Garden Visitor s Center, Temple University Ambler, 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA Information: or duffyj@temple.edu. Wagner Free Institute of Science Programs Preregistration for Winter and Spring courses opens on Monday, December 3, For information on preregistration and full course syllabuses, please see the Wagner s website, or call Coryn Wolk at ext. 24. The programs listed below will take place at the PHS Town Hall, 100 N. 20th Street, 1st floor, Philadelphia, PA Fermentation: An Introduction Tuesdays, January 22 February 26 (six part series) (make-up date: March 5, 2019) 6:30 7:30 pm Dr. Karen Snetselaar will explore the basic biology behind one of the oldest ways that humans process and preserve foods and beverages: fermentation. It will include a look at food products from all over the world to get a sense of the diverse and widespread nature of fermentation. The focus of the course will be on common themes: the microbes used and how they are managed to produce safe fermented foods. This is not a practical course, with recipes and hands-on experiences. The focus is to provide background information of interest to those who enjoy consuming fermented foods and drinks. Extreme Plants: Radical Adaptations in the Vegetable Kingdom Tuesdays, March 26 April 30 (six part series) (make-up date May 7, 2019) 6:30 7:30 pm Plants live in all but the most inhospitable environments. Because of being immobile, they have had to evolve creative strategies to perform the basic tasks of acquiring food, regulating temperature, reducing water loss, and reproducing. Dr. Jordan Teisher will examine some of the most dramatic examples of plant adaptations, including carnivory, parasitism, mimicry, and drought tolerance. By exploring the biology underlying these extreme evolutionary innovations, students will gain an understanding of the basic challenges facing all plants and a greater appreciation for the diversity and ingenuity of plant form and function.

8 Get Inspired. Make a Difference. Great Gift Idea We invite you to join the thousands of people who support the PHS mission through membership. The benefits are far reaching for you and the community, and growing all the time. As a PHS member you ll enjoy 12 months of exciting programs and opportunities to explore your gardening and horticultural interest. You ll also receive tickets to the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, publications, discounts, invitations, and more. Year-Round Membership Benefits Special pricing for events, educational programs, and garden visits Discounts at local garden centers PHS e-news, a monthly digital newsletter GROW magazine, 4 issues annually Free plants at the Fall Plant Dividend Gardening advice through Ask PHS Member circulating privileges at PHS McLean Library Discounted admission to Chanticleer Participation in Subaru VIP Program Flower Show Membership Benefits Free tickets to the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Discounted shopping in the Show Marketplace and PHS Shop Exclusive access to the Members Lounge at the Show