Tyler Arboretum Plant Sale - April 25, 2009

TYLER’S ARBOR DAY PLANT SALE WILL FEATURE DEER-RESISTANT PLANTS

MEDIA, PA (March 6, 2009) – Tyler Arboretum’s annual Arbor Day Plant Sale jump starts the gardening season with an extensive selection of plants for every gardener from the green-thumbed expert to the not-so-certain novice. The Plant Sale features a dizzying selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and herbs. But don’t be intimidated – friendly, helpful plant experts are on hand to solve your most perplexing planting problems.
This year’s Sale features deer-resistant plants (yes, such things exist!) that will help you halt those headstrong herbivores. Examples include:

o Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora var. serotina), a multi-stemmed shrub native to our area that features showy, white flowers that resemble a bottle brush. Perfect in shady areas, these shrubs often colonize through underground runners to fill a woodland glade.

o Charles Joly Lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’), an upright, deciduous shrub that boasts vibrant magenta-colored blooms that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, but not deer.

o Blue Star (Amsonia hubrictii), a perennial that offers multi-seasonal interest. In early spring, blue star sports numerous star-shaped, blue flowers. Its willowy foliage turns a brilliant yellow in the fall.

o Purple Smoke Indigo (Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’), a native perennial that features showy purple flower spikes up to 15 inches long in late spring.


Arbor Day Plant Sale: Saturday, April 25, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission to Tyler is free for this event!
Special Members-Only Preview: Friday, April 24, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

This is a great time to become a member of Tyler Arboretum! You’ll have an early pick at the Plant Sale, receive a 5% discount on your plant purchases, and enjoy the benefits of membership all year long (including free admission, our quarterly newsletter, discounts, and much more). Note: only members will be admitted for this event. To join, contact Tyler at 610-566-9134 or www.tylerarboretum.org.

Tyler Arboretum, one of the oldest arboreta in the northeastern United States, is comprised of 650 acres of unique plant collections, state champion trees, a meadow maze, historic buildings, and 20 miles of marked hiking trails. The Arboretum offers a variety of educational programs and special events throughout the year. Call 610-566-9134 or check our Website at www.tylerarboretum.org for more information. Tyler Arboretum is located at 515 Painter Road in Media, PA.

Gardens and Arboreta Information

KENNETT SQUARE

LONGWOOD GARDENS (www.longwoodgardens.org)

These gardens are a gift to the public from Pierre DuPont.
The hours are subject to change.
January 12 – March 31, 2009 9am to 5pm
April 1 - May 22, 2009 9am to 6pm
May 23 – September 6, 2009
Mon, Tues, Wed and Sun 9am to 6pm
Thurs, Fri, Sat 9am to 10 pm
September 7 – November 22, 2009 9am to 5pm
November 26, 2009 – January 10, 2010 9am to 9pm
The Gardens Shop is open 9am until 15 minutes after closing every day of the year.

WAYNE

CHANTICLEER (www.chanticleergarden.org)

The gardens, located at 786 Church Road, Wayne 19087, were opened to the public
in 1993. The telephone is 610-687-4163. The gardens will open on April 1. Hours
are Wed – Sun 10am to 5 pm.

SCRANTON

THE ARBORETUM ON THE CAMPUS OF MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY
(www.arboretum@c.s.marywood.edu)

The arboretum, located at 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton 18509, were established in
in 1975 as “The Sister Marie Laurence Maher Arboretum”. There is a self guided
map tour. Admission is free. Open daily sunrise to sunset.


HERSHEY

HERSHEY GARDENS (www.hersheygardens.org)

The gardens, located at 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, 17033, were opened in 1937. The
telephone is 717-534-3492. There is a rose garden, a children’s garden, and a
Japanese garden. The hours vary. Admission is $10.00. Seniors are $9.00.



PITTSBURGH

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDEN
(www.phipps.conservatory.org)

The conservatory, located at 700 Frank Curlo Drive, Pittsburgh, 15213, was
established in 1893. There is a butterfly garden. Its Welcome Center is LEED
certified.



MOUNT LEBANON

TEMPLE EMANUEL GARDENS (www.templeemanuelgardens.org)

The gardens, located at 1250 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh 15234, were established in
2004 to honor those who died in the Holocaust. The telephone is 412-279-7600.


WEST MIFFLIN – ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP

KENNEYWOOD GARDENS AND AMUSEMENT PARK

Located at 4800 Kenneywood Blvd., West Mifflin, 15122.
Telephone is 412-461-0500. Hours and admission varies.
Floral gardens are placed around amusements. There is a floral clock.


ERIE


ERIE ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS (www.eriezoo.org)

Plants and vegetables are present everywhere around the wild animals with special
Care to place plants and vegetation which will not be harmful to them.





Phyllis Matthews
Gardens and Arboreta Chairman

Tree Tender Training in Chester County this Spring

Become a Tree Tender!

Tree Tenders is a training program that empowers
concerned residents to make dramatic strides
towards restoring and caring for their local tree
canopy.

Join us for nine hours of hands-on training that will
cover tree biology, identifi cation, planting, proper
care and working with your community. This
training course was developed by the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society (PHS) in collaboration with
Penn State Cooperative Extension. Since 1993,
PHS’s Tree Tenders program has trained over
2,800 community volunteers from 175 Southeast
Pennsylvania neighborhoods. The course is
designed for all audiences. Become one of the Tree
Tenders, restoring and tending your part of the
forest. Since 2004, the program has been supported
by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources’ TreeVitalize program and continues
in support of the TreeVitalize mission to increase
Pennsylvania’s tree canopy.

TRAINING INCLUDES:
• Tree Biology
• Urban Stresses on Trees
• Tree Identifi cation
• Basic Tree Pruning and Root Care
• Tree Planting
• Community Organizing
The three-part series is FREE and snacks are served.
Registration is required. Given the intensity of the
training and the late hours, the training is not
appropriate for children under 16.


Chester County
West Chester University
Room 113, Boucher Hall, South Church Street
West Chester, PA 19383
Tuesdays - April 7, 14 & 21 – 6-9 pm

To register online, go to
www.pennsylvaniahorticulturesociety.org and choose 'Tree Tenders Training.

Going Green: Environmental Stewardship for Preservation and Profit

The 20th Annual Cliveden Institute
April 3rd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm and April 4th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wondering how you can affordably and easily incorporate "green" practices into your everyday life? Join us in our historic Carriage House to hear a variety of perspectives on local "green" issues from renowned scholars and environmental leaders. Topics will include an assortment of subjects including: "green" lawn care, protection of local wildlife, historical environmental issues and the true characteristics of eco-living.

April 3rd - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

A wine and cheese evening conversation including:

Anne Weber, FAIA, Senior Associate, Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects LLC
· "Less is More: A Low-Tech Approach to Sustainability for Cliveden"

Panel discussion with local museum leaders, engineers and architects
· "Historic Structures, Collections and the Environment."

Special behind-the-scenes architectural tour of the Chew House

Saturday April 4th - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
A full day of scholarly speakers and actvities including:

Mike McGrath, Host, WHYY's You Bet Your Garden radio show · "Get Your Lawn and Landscape off Drugs" - Keynote Speech

Dr. Andrew Isenberg, Chair, Temple University Department of History · "Environment and History: The Historical Context of Environmental Challenges"

Richard Whiteford, Outreach Representative, Defenders of Wildlife · "Climate Change: Things Each of Us Can Do About It"

Seth A. Shapiro, Director of Planning and Urban Design, Barton Partners Architects Planners' · "Is Mixed Use the Real Green?"

Natural History Tour of Cliveden - Phillyist.com Green Scene Columnist Lori Litchman will explore the wildlife at Cliveden.

Eco-Lunch Break - Farmers from Weavers Way will provide eco-friendly appetizers for lunchtime and discuss the economic and health benefits of eating locally and organically.

Yellow Bus Trip - Local field trip to Weavers Way farms at Awbury Arboretum and Martin Luther King High School.

Registration Information: Admission is $30 for both days. Reduced rates available for one-day admissions and members of Cliveden. Includes speakers, demonstrations, eco-friendly appetizers, local bus trip as well as a reusable Cliveden coffee mug and shopping bag.

Further details for event, speakers, admissions and RSVP registration can be found at: www.cliveden.org



Cliveden's Chew House is currently closed for tours due to the construction of a new eco-friendly climate control system. Anticipated reopening date is late Spring.

In the meantime, join us during Museum Week for FREE outdoor and neighborhood tours. Come in any time from 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm between April 27th through May 3rd for a unique tour experience.

In conjunction with the American Association of Museum's Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Cliveden will offer FREE natural history tours of our historic 6 acre site as well as neighborhood Battle of Germantown tours. All you need to do is mention "Museum Week" upon arrival. Open to the general public.

20% Off Gift Shop Purchase
During Museum Week, make sure to stop into our gift shop for a variety of historic memorabilia . Simply present this coupon and receive 25% off any purchase of $5 or more.

Not valid on purchases including drinks or food.
Offer Expires: May 3rd, 2009 at 4:00 pm

Flower Arranging Program Open to District I Clubs

On April 2, 2009, the Garden Club of Bala Cynwyd and the Villanova Garden Club are hosting Kevin Hills of "Home Influence," in Media, who will give a presentation of "Tabletop Floral Landscapes," a show and tell flower arranging demonstration. His arrangements will be raffled off to help defray the expense! Come, bring your checkbook, and enjoy a new experience!
Program begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Merion Tribute House, 625 Hazelhurst Avenue, Merion, PA. Call (610) 664 1267 with questions. Cost for non-members of the above clubs is $3.00.

Horticulture - Spring Planting Ideas

Spring is approaching fast, believe it or not. It has been a cold winter and we are all looking forward to getting out in the garden. As garden club members be thinking of what you can plant to use in flower arranging as well as enhancing your gardens. Some my favorites are:

Cornus sericea – Red osier Dogwood, a stoloniferous shrub with dark red stems
Recommended cultivars:
‘Silver and Gold’…. a Mt. Cuba introduction named for its yellow twigs in winter and white-variegated leaves in summer. Plant in full to part sun. Tolerates all soil conditions. Contrasts beautifully with evergreens.
‘Cardinal’………………a good bright cherry red.

Corylopsis pauciflora (Buttercup Winterhazel) is a small spreading shrub with fragrant primrose yellow flowers in mid to late April.

Corylus avelanna ‘Contorta’ – Harry Lauders’ Walkingstick; discovered about 1863 in England and named for Sir Harry Lauder a Scottish music hall star famous for his knobby walking sticks. Plant in partial shade to full sun in spring or fall. Slow growing, sends up multiple stalks of excellent material for flower arranging. Remove straight, uncurly sprouts.

Aucuba – an evergreen, deer resistant shrub that comes in many cultivars that range from all green leaves, narrow and broad, to many variegated varieties. Dirr’s Manual of Woody Plants lists 20 varieties. It is very easy to root in water.
Helen Lightcap
Horticulture Chair Dist. I

Welcome Tyler Arboretum, Affiliate Member of GCFP!

Linda Southerling, District I Director, presented Betsey Ney of Tyler Arboretum with a certificate of commendation to acknowledge their affiliation with GCFP. Barbara Mercer, the president of Country Gardeners, and Linda met with Betsey to discuss a workshop opportunity for District I club members occuring in fall 2009. Tyler Arboretum offers many educational opportunities, trips and special events to the public. Connect to their website for details on all events with the link under 'Organizations Affiliated with District I.'