Category: Horticulture
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Bees 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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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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What is Bartram’s Ixia?
If you’ve ever seen or heard of the Florida plant Bartram’s Ixia, you may have wondered about the Bartram family connection. In that light, we asked curator Joel Fry to…
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Fall Plant Sale at the Philadelphia Honey Festival (Sept. 13)
Here is the list of plants that will be available at the Bartram’s Garden Fall Plant Sale, to be held during the Honey Festival on September 13. Come early for…
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All about Bartram’s Bitters
When you stop by the Welcome Center, you’ll find a number of items are available to enhance your experience at Bartram’s Garden. Cool off with ice cream from Little Baby’s,…
Read MoreNEWS: The Carr Garden project begins
The first major garden restoration project at Bartram’s Garden in nearly a century is now underway. Located to the west of the historic house, the Carr Garden was originally the…
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Spring Plant Sale: May 8, 9, and 10
Our annual Spring Plant Sale will feature a unique selection of heritage roses, pond plants, historic boxwoods, vegetable and herbs starts, as well as beautiful native perennials, shrubs, and trees….
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Bartram’s Mile: Creating green space for everyone
“Give my children better places to play along the river.” “Create relaxing space to connect with nature.” —Feedback gathered during Bartram’s Mile public planning sessions In partnership with Philadelphia Parks…
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