Dedication of the Final Two Blue Star Memorial Markers 17 Jun 2014

The final two blue star memorial markers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike were dedicated June 17, 2014 at Highspire Service Plaza.. When the final marker is installed at the Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza in the near future every plaza will have a marker and the PA TPK will be a Blue Star Highway!

2014 WAFA Design Competitor in Dublin, Ireland

Congratulations to Gretchen Riley, Garden Club of Bala Cynwyd, who competed in design at WAFA in Ireland!  LOVELY!!!!

Membership and Recruitment

2014 National Garden Week

Carolyn's Shade Gardens Tour

Garden Class of WCCU toured Carolyn's Shade Gardens on April 24, 2014.  Lovely natural setting and great tour 'guide'!  Highly recommend for a program or tour.

Jenny Rose Carey

Jenny Rose Carey, "The Gardens at Stenton in Germantown". Jenny Rose Carey has been the Director of the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University since 2005. Born in London to a family of botanists and gardeners Jenny brings a wealth of practical experience to her job. She was educated at the Universities of Southampton and Oxford in England and has a degree in Horticulture from Temple University.
Jenny lectures across the world on topics ranging from sustainable gardening to the history of women in Horticulture and Landscape Design. She has co-authored the book to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Ambler campus and is writing a book about the early 20th century gardens of Philadelphia. 
Contact information: blogsite (beforeyougarden.com), phone: 267-468-8400, email: jrcarey@temple.edu.

Central Atlantic Region 2014 Conference Educational Exhibit