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Many 2011 events of horticultural interest!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
New Goosebump Plants for 2011
Join Chris Hansen for a fast-paced look at the most exciting new shrubs, perennials and groundcovers for 2011.
Sunday, January 23, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Scott Arboretum, Science Auditorium
Swarthmore College
Free and open to the public. Reception follows the lecture.
Chris guarantees you'll experience a variety of 'thrills and chills' as you enjoy a sneak preview of over 100 tantalizing new plants for 2011. This fast-paced lecture will have you on the edge of your seat with Chris' spectacular photography of the newest plants to hit garden centers near you.
Monday, November 22, 2010
William Woys Weaver at Tredyffrin Public Library
Food historian William Woys Weaver visits the Tredyffrin Public
Library on Thursday, December 9, 2010, 7:30 p.m. International food historian and author of 14 books comes to discuss his latest book
'Culinary Ephemera: An Illustrated History.'
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
'Holiday Tea in Hunt Country' by Spade and Trowel Club
You are Cordially Invited to Experience a
Holiday Tea in Hunt Country
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Presented by
The Spade and Trowel Club of Kennett Square
At the newly-opened
Yellow House of Willowdale
113 E. Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
www.yellowhouseofwillowdale.com
Be among the first to visit and experience the historic
Yellow House of Willowdale on the grounds of the Willowdale Steeplechase property. The Holiday Tea in Hunt Country will feature sweet and savory treats served as a traditional English-style tea by the talented Spade and Trowel Club
in support of its community projects.
Always a sell-out, early response will assure seating at
either the morning tea from 11:30 to 1:00 pm
or the afternoon tea from 2:00 to 3:30.
RSVP to Denise Klein 610.368.9350 or kleinds@live.com
to reserve your Holiday Tea in Hunt Country seating.
Follow up by mailing a check in the amount of $25.00 per person payable to
“Spade and Trowel Club” to
Mrs. Denise Klein, 594 East Hillendale Road, Kennett Square PA. 19348.
Please include your names(s) and phone number and specify
your choice of seating time.
The Spade and Trowel Club will also be presenting a collection of boutiques and specialty shops for your early
holiday gift shopping.
Holiday Tea attire. Don’t forget your lovely hat!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Four Seasons Garden Club of Kennett Square will hold a centerpiece workshop on December 11 at the Church of the Advent on Rt. 82 in Kennett Square. It begins at 10:00 a.m.
All participants will receive assorted fresh greens, container and accessories to create a unique holiday centerpiece. Demonstrations will be given.
There will also be centerpieces for sale.
A light lunch will be served to all participants.
Participants can make additional centerpieces for $15 each.
Assorted containers are available.
Accessories available include pine cones, twigs, ribbons, fresh flowers, glass balls, fresh fruit and more.
Cost is $30.
To register, please call 610-793-2573.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Annual Greens Sale at Tyler Arboretum
The Country Gardeners of Lima will be holding their annual Greens Sale on Saturday December 4th, at the Tyler Arboretum maintenance building from 9.30am to 1.30pm.
They will be selling fresh seasonal decorations as well as a good selection of handmade holiday items.
Come early to get the best choice, as many items sell out regularly!
Annual Christmas Fair - Holiday Greens and lots more
The Garden Class of the Woman's Community Club of Uwchlan is holding its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 4th from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.at the 1756 Uwchlan Meeting House, Routes 100 and 113, Lionville, PA.
Stop by for all your fresh local evergreens and holly, table arrangements, hand-made wreaths, kissing balls, boxwood trees, home-made goodies, attic treasures, and more.
The kitchen is open at 11:00 a.m.for soup, sandwiches and dessert.Proceeds benefit the historic Uwchlan Meeting House.
For additional information, contact Connie Happersett (610-363-6549)or Darlene Snyder (610-873-23776).
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