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Searching for American Lotus in South Jersey
This summer, Bartram’s Garden curator Joel Fry and members of our Horticulture staff went on a fascinating river trip to South Jersey, searching for the American Lotus. Let’s follow their trail…
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THE GENUS COLLINSIA — AND THE PHILADELPHIA BOTANIST
The plant genus Collinsia is named after Zaccheus Collins (1764 – 1831) who was known to William Bartram and likely, his niece Ann Bartram Carr. We asked our curator Joel…
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Family Fun & Plant Sale Deals at HoneyFest
There’s lots to do at HoneyFest for families, plant shoppers, and nature lovers of all shapes and sizes. Come down to the fun! Check out the full schedule on the…
Read MoreBees vs. Wasps: A Bad Rap
You may have yelled it out as a child, and perhaps still do: “It’s a bee!” Let’s face it, the possibility of being stung is not something you want to think about,…
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Don’t miss the BEE-BEARD Man!
A highlight of HoneyFest each year is the arrival of the Bee-Beard Man, who delights and amazes us with a full beard of live honeybees. The brave fellow is Don…
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HoneyFest Lecture: Prof. Deborah Delaney on Bees, 1PM Sunday
Deborah Delaney, assistant professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, will give us a lecture at HoneyFest on Sunday. Her topic will be “Colony…
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Bartram History: A River Walk in 1884
Bartram’s Garden curator Joel Fry recently came across a written anecdote about our area from 1884. Arthur Bliss, a physician, wrote a book called Blockley Days: Memories and Impressions of…
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Yoga at Bartram’s Garden
Align and Flow yoga classes on the beautiful grounds of the country’s first botanical garden are on hiatus for the winter. All levels will recommence in the springtime. SCHEDULE (*subject…
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Exciting Day in the Garden with Seventh Graders
On Thursday, October 15, about 35 seventh graders from the Hon. Luis Muñoz Marín School in North Philadelphia visited Bartram’s Garden for a day of outdoor education and connecting with nature….
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