room to bloom Need a little dirt under your fingernails? The Horticulture Center at Cathedral Village is just the place to pursue your passion for gardening and provides room to bloom all year long. Call today for a brochure and tour. 215 . 984.8621 855 . 769.6942 (toll free) We take our gardening seriousjy, but have a little fun along the way. A premier continuing care retirement community Cathedral Village 600 East Cathedral Road Philadelphia, PA 19128 www.cathedralvillage.com 'Quality First Nondenominational CCRC Accredited Since i 984 AfTiliated with the lefferson Health System Now take Green Scene with you wherever you go with your iPad! Along with the e-version of Green Scene that members can access on their computers, PHS now offers an Apple iPad version of the magazine in brilliant colorl When each issue is published, all qualifying members will receive an email containing links to each version. As a further step, you can help us save the planet and reduce our printing bill by contacting us to opt out of the paper version of Green Scene. Just send an email to memserv@pennhort.org and we'll take care of the rest. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture. GREEN scene JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2012 CONTENTS POTTING SHED 6 Great Gourds! 8 2011 PHS Annual Report: Highlights FEATURES 10 Gardening Hawaiian Style Learn how to make your Northeast garden into a tropical paradise. 18 Elephants in the Garden Learn about the world of elephant ear plants and how to use them in the tropical-themed garden 24 The Toughest Palms in Town Hardy palm trees in the snow? In this story, expert plantsman Charles Cresson tells us about palms that can take our withering cold temperatures like champs. COLUMNS 30 Floral Design Islands in the Sun 33 Books in the McLean Library 34 The Orchid Growers Maurice Marietti and other growers from the Pinelands Orchid Society prepare for their exhibition at the PHS McLean Library. Cover photo by © John Silva | Dreamstime.com Letter from the Editor 4 Feeling Tropical? T he benefit of adding tropical plants to your garden is twofold: one, it adds quick beauty and two, it’s easy. Of the many garden improvements one can make in a private landscape, going tropical is perfect for those of us who never seem to have enough time, perhaps because in the tropics, there are no straight lines. A casual feel is perfectly acceptable, and such things as color and texture prevail over any need for rigid formality. Before you say, “1 don’t know anything about tropical plants,” the reality is that you probably already use them, but instead call them “annuals” or “houseplants.” The trick, however, is to employ them differently in a tropical- themed garden. Instead of just plunking a line of impatiens along the edge of your patio, mix them with big-leafed tender bulbs like canna and elephant ears, which you can put in the ground or in containers (and sometimes ponds, too). You can also take potted hot-house lovelies like zonal geraniums and sink them in the ground among various perennials and foliage plants for the summer. Suddenly, you have a zing of color in the garden, and you can easily lift them out when they’re done blooming for fall. In one sense, big-leaf foliage plants provide the “bones” of the tropical garden. Their dramatic architecture and scale can turn any ho-hum planting into a wow garden. Better still, there are tons GREEN SCENE • january/february 201 2 of varieties to choose from: canna and elephant ears, of course, but also yucca, potted banana trees, ginger, cordyline, and any other plant with dotted, striped, or mottled leaves. If you are a more advanced gardener with a knack for keeping tropicals alive in your home or greenhouse, by all means weave in bromeliads, orchids, heliconia, mandevilla, and plumeria into your summer display. Yet don’t forget about your basic garden-variety impatiens — they come in all manner of bold, island-flavored colors and are true workhorses of the shade garden. Another fun dimension for tropical gardens is artwork. If you have some plastic pink flamingoes in the back of your garage, this is the time and place to make those birds work for their keep, especially if you mass them. “Found” art also looks great in the garden, be it a homemade sculpture, porcelain bathroom fixtures (yes, even sinks and tubs can be planted), and bicycles. The rambling, anything-goes nature of a tropical garden is perfect for the creative plants person. I’d be lying if I told you this Tropical Issue of Green Scene isn’t intended to whet your appetites for the 2012 Flower Show, Hawaii: Islands of Aloha (March 4~11). But any opportu- nity we get to rave about tropicals in the garden is fine by us, so we hope you enjoy the issue, which also includes articles on elephant ears and winder-hardy palm trees. And next summer, try a few tropicals in your own garden. You may never look back. Pete Prown greenscene@pennhort.org PLANTING $E{OS. CROWING LIVES. 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Single Copy: $5.00 (plus $2.00 shipping). Second-class postage paid at Philadelphia. PA 19103. POSTMASTER: Send address change to GREEN SCENE 100 N. 20th St.. Philadelphia, PA 19103. © 2012 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Unprefced^ted Experience ,* PersonallService • * r* ' -- * Exceptional Quality , icFarl^d Way! Call today to schedule a free professional consultation to review your property. 215-844-TREE (8733) • 610-688-6644 • Fax:215438-1879 www.nicfariandtree.com Your garden is & ■■-■M ||your sanctuary..! pcome to Mostardi's ^ for distinctive plants, expertise and inspiration. raOSTARDI 4033 West Chester Pike (Rte 3), Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-356-8035 • www.mostardi.com GREEN SCENE • january/february 201 2 5 Potting Shed The Gourd in Story by Jessie Keith A ""mm ^ Winter M any gardeners view gourds as strictly fall decorations, but their charm extends beyond a single season. The nearly 50 forms of hard-shell gourds serve many creative functions, whether unadorned, painted, or carved. By winter, the fall fruits will have dried to perfection, making them ripe for cold-season crafting and fun. And if you don’t have the time to craft, Pennsylvanian artisans offer readymade gourd art aplenty. Raw, unembellished gourds are beautiful as they are — the more remarkable the shapes, the more striking. Simply cleaning and brushing their surfaces heightens the natural color. A light brush with satin lacquer deepens the color and lends a subtle sheen. With natural gourds, the architecture of the fruits dictates use and placement. One large, fantastically shaped specimen can stand alone like sculpture on a tabletop, while smaller mixed gourds look great in a rustic bowl, along a holiday table, or on a fireplace mantle. Gourds are perfect for painting. Kitschy designs like gourd snow people, polar bears, or angels are fun, easy to make, and great for crafting with kids. Other easy painted designs include gourd fruits, such as red gourd apples, golden pears, and so on. Place them in decorative “gourdicopias,” a term coined by Meadowbrooke Gourds of Carlisle, PA. Tiny gourds embellished with metallic paints or glitter or painted with holiday themes make pretty tree ornaments. Gourd art really takes shape with carving. Luminaries and birdhouses are the easiest for everyday crafters to make. A Dremel rotary tool fitted with carving bits and a little creativity are all you need. Gourd bowls, vases, purses, and jewelry take more skill to create and can be purchased from local artisans. Pennsylvania gourd artists are plentiful, but some stand out. Jennifer Avery, the Lititz, PA, artist behind JRA Gourd Art, is one of these. Her works are so beautifully embellished with naturalistic and Celtic- themed carvings that it’s hard to believe they’re made from simple hard- year-round use an< If you want to grow your own gourds, late spring is the time to start these warm-season cucurbits from seed. But you can also buy cleaned or uncleaned gourds online from regional sources, such as Amish Gourds and Foothills Farm. Ardent enthusiasts may also consider joining the Pennsylvania Gourd Society, based in Morgantown, PA. shell gourds. Most are created for d enjoyment. I Easy Gourd Luminary 1 Materials: Dremel tool 1 I fitted with a half-inch j circular cutting bit, large | metal spoon, LED j ; flameless tea light | Any large, dry, cleaned gourd that can sit upright j or hang will do. Cut the I top with a beveled edge, i as you would a pumpkin, * and clean and smooth the interior. Using the Dremel tool, cut out circles across the surface of the gourd, maintaining at least 2 ! inches between dots. Light with flameless tea lights, never candles. i . ... i 6 GREEN SCENE • january/february 201 2 Resources Amish Gourds, amishgourds.com Foothills Farm, foothillsfarm.com ^ . ni^ JRA Gourd Art, jragourdart.com Meadowbrooke Gourds, gourdshop.com PA Gourd Society, pagourdsociety.org V GREEN SCENE • january/february 201 2 7 2011 PHS ANNUAL REPORT: HIGHLIGHTS JULY 1, 2010 - JUNE 30, 201 1 Letter from the President This has been a year of amazing accomplishment at PHS. Thanks to supporters like you, it was a year marked by expanding our reach and finding new ways to meet the challenges and needs of our community. I especially want to welcome the 5,592 new members who joined PHS this year — a record number! It's an exciting time to be part of PHS. 19,500 With continued support and commitment from you, our amazing partners, members, sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we'll keep building on this momentum and cooking up innovative ideas, whether it's revitalizing — or creating — the next great civic landscape, turning our Meadowbrook Farm into a national hot-spot for garden design, or creating inventive programs for families. Together, we'll work to engage people of all ages with programs and green spaces that inspire us all. PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW A study by KPMG revealed that the Flower Show generates: $62 million economic impact on the Greater Philadelphia Region 628 full-time jobs (equivalent) $8 million in tax revenues 22,641 hotel room nights The 201 1 Philadelphia International Flower Show, Springtime in Paris, was a smash success. It featured a stunning 30-foot-tall replica of the Eiffel Tower, complete with a dazzling light show and sultry bistro music. Major exhibits featured roses, lavender, delphiniums, tulips, and clematis, as well as whimsical carousel animals decorated with flowers. Thanks to a robust promotional campaign that included a Flower Show video viewed by more than 30,000 people, attendance soared by 12 percent. The Show drew an estimated 265,000 visitors — all of whom were enchanted by this fragrant journey to France. More than 400 school- children from 46 schools entered the Junior Flower Show at the 2011 Kids Grow Expo, held at Temple University Ambler Campus. GROWING A GREENER REGION Planting trees is an investment that pays big dividends, and this year we launched Plant One Million, a regional partnership that will train and encourage people to make our region greener and healthier by adding one million trees in 13 counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The PHS Tree Tenders network, currently numbering 3,800 volunteers, will be central to advancing the campaign. Plans are also underway to create a U.S. Forest Service Urban Field Station at PFIS headquarters. The PHS Pop Up projects were a huge hit, bringing the fun of the Flower Show into the streets and calling attention to PFIS programs. Especially popular was the urban garden at 20th and Market streets, which turned a long-vacant lot into a green oasis buzzing with activity. It garnered widespread media attention, attracted 6,000 visitors, and inspired appreciative comments from people all over the city. The garden highlighted our City Harvest program, which works with prison inmates, community gardeners, and urban growers to make fresh produce more widely available in under-served neighborhoods. This year saw the completion of a garden rejuvenation at the Rodin Museum in downtown Philadelphia, a collaborative project of PHS, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, with funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts. Designed by the landscape architecture firm OLIN, the garden features new hedges and borders, as well as a rich mix of flowering trees and shrubs. It's a fitting landscape for one of the city's cultural gems. 6,000 people visited the PHS Pop Up Garden at 20*^ & Market streets, and the garden produced 600 pounds of food. PLANT ONE MILLION 3 13 coHiw . 1 tr«* M • btn*. 118,767 TREES were planted by PHS and its partners this year through Plant One Million. MEADOWBROOK FARM Exciting changes have been taking place at Meadowbrook Farm, the PHS-owned garden center located in Abington, PA. For the 2010 Holiday Open House, we invited guest designer David Fierabend, owner of Groundsweli Design Group, to decorate the gift shop and surrounding gardens for the holidays. The Spring 2011 Open House was another big day, with sales up more than 37 percent over the previous year's event. At the 201 1 Flower Show, the popular Meadowbrook Farm Store enjoyed record- breaking sales. Later in March, we held the first post-Flower Show plant sale exclusively for PHS members, offering more than 500 hardy plants from Springtime in Paris exhibits. PHS senior vice president Barrett Robinson, who oversees Meadowbrook Farm, has big plans for the site. "We are looking to develop partnerships with artists, artisans, and cutting-edge designers to expand our line of goods and services," he says. "Meadowbrook Farm will continue to grow as a leader in horticulture and related design services." Learn more at meadowbrookfarm.org. For the complete 201 1 PHS Annual Report and financial information, visit PHSonline.org and click on "About Us," or call 215-988-8800. 2011 PHS ANNUAL REPORT: HIGHLIGHTS -Photos by'Rob G^^rctifTccexcepf 1®?^ "" Jfc ►1-M Banana, sweet potato vine, . and petunias create a festive tropical container. (Twin Silo Farm, Doyfestown, r -The gardeners of the Hawaiian Islands can choose from A PALETTE OF PLANTS THAT WE CALL “eXOTICS” OR “TROPICALS,”' ' BUT WHAT DISTINGUISHES A HaWAIIAN-STYLE GARDEN FROM ANY OTHER TROPICAL GARDEN, AND HOW CAN WE INTERPRET THAT STYLE HERE IN THE NOlTfPffiAST? 1 Canna Tropicana' Gardening Hawaiian Style |. ■v 12 ■ GREEN SCENE • ianueSv^rebratS^ Like many Pacific locales, Hawaii enjoys a wonderful mix of cultures, including the influence of Japanese, Filipinos, Europeans, and Polynesians. “Each of these cultures brought their favorite garden elements to the islands — it’s sort of a chop suey or mix of many different garden elements,” says Anna Yorba, a registered landscape architect and owner of Hawaiian Garden Design LLC, based in Aiea, a town outside of Honolulu. Design Elements: Hawaiian Style Hawaiian landscape designers create a sense of place by using native stone, native plants, and a variety of other lush, leafy tropical plants and accessories, depending on the goals of the project. “The native Hawaiian garden is not colorful; rather the emphasis is on the subtle shades and textural quality of the leaves and stones,” says Yorba. “Taro has become our signature Hawaiian plant in the modern landscape, although it was origi- nally a Polynesian introduction,” Yorba says. “Taro — kalo in Hawaiian — is revered as an ances- tor of the native Hawaiians.” Taro (Colocasid) yields poi, a food staple of the native people. In our area, taro or elephant ear bulbs are readily available in variety of green and bronze shades and quickly add a tropical ambiance to the summer garden. Alocasia bulbs, similar to Colocasia but with thicker, waxier leaves, are another favorite. Other typical plants in the Hawaiian landscape include philodendron, ginger, gardenia, bamboo, banana, and palm. When it comes to ground- covers, ferns such as kupu kupu and laua’e fern are the most popular, according to Yorba. "Hawaii is one of the most unique and beautiful places on Earth," says Paul Redman, director of Longwood Gardens. Previously, Redman worked at the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii and still visits the islands annually. "The native plant movement in Hawaii is probably one of the most progressive and forward-thinking efforts taking place today. Many resorts are removing invasive plants and replacing them with true native flora that have . the ability to survive while advancing an ^ ^portant conservation effort." ~ SCREEN SCE! Ciose-up of Canna Tropicana' Gardening Hawaiian Style Hardy Plants with a "Tropical Look" Magnolia sp. Bamboo (clumping species, such as Fargesia) Hardy banana {Musa basjoo) Hardy hibiscus Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa) Yucca sp. Dwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana') Various Ferns Liriope sp. Cast iron plant {Aspidistra etatior) Toad lilies {Tricyrtis sp.) Parry's agave {Agave parryli See the official 2012 Flower Show video! Click code helow with your smartphone or visit theflowershom. com/showinfo/ hawaiimovie.html 14 GREEN SCENE For spaces between pavers, many gardeners use Dwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’), which is hardy in our area. The elements of water and fire play a big role in the Hawaiian garden. You will often see swimming pools surrounded by gardens, as well as fountains and ponds. Tiki torches that run on propane or natural gas often remain in use year-round. Statuary and stones, such as Buddhas and tiki statues, contrih- ute to the spirit of the Hawaiian garden. Hawaiian designers often use Japanese principles of stone setting and positioning. Natural basalt, a dark grey volcanic rock, appears in hardscaping applications or as a focal point or rock grouping. Rounded cut slabs of basalt create stepping-stone pathways, and various river rocks are used as accents and fillers. Containers often feature a combination of big leafy specimens with trailing plants. “Large ceramic bowls with floating water lilies provide a wonderful visual effect and are common in Hawaiian landscapes,” says Yorba. Pennsylvania Paradise Creating a Hawaiian-style landscape in your own garden may be easier than you think. Although we don’t have volcanic rock, we do have plenty of native fieldstone. You can also find Mexican beach pebbles or other dark, smooth, rounded stones at garden centers or quarries. These stones combine well with dwarf mondo grass and add an exotic Asian feel to the garden. Add a few tiki torches, bamboo fencing, and perhaps clumping bamboo. A combination of perennial plants as a backbone blended with annuals and even hardy tropical- looking plants will provide that january/february 201 2 Banana tree underplanted wrth elephant ears at Chanticleer in Wayne, PA An Oahu residential landscape designed by Anna Yorba of Hawaiian Garden Design ' REEN S^QENE • jqouaiy/february 201 2 Gardening Hawaiian Style island feel. The gardeners of Chanticleer in Wayne, PA, add hardy tropical plants throughout the landscape, especially in the courtyard gardens, where they over- winter well. “Think of plants with big foliage and coarse texture for a tropical look,” says Chanticleer horticulturist Jonathan Wright. Hawaiian gardeners can grow about 20 varieties of bananas, but in the Mid-Atlantic region, choose hardy banana, or Japanese banana (Musa basjoo). Although the foliage dies back to the ground, the underground rhizomes remain frost hardy (the growing season is too short for the plants to bear fruit). Fifteen-year-old hardy banana plants in Chanticleer’s Teacup Garden reach 10 to 15 feet in one season. “I cut our hardy banana plants down to about waist high each year and pile leaf mulch around them,” says Wright. “If plants are out in the open, put chicken wire around them to keep the leaves from blowing away. Plant banana in the spring to give it a whole season to root in.” Place container-grown banana plants in a protected area in winter. Meadowbrook Farm and other area garden centers sell hardy banana plants. Hawaiians use a variety of plants in the landscape that we typically categorize as indoor “houseplants.” For example, dumb cane (Dieffenbachia), pothos, cycads (e.g. sago palm), croton, ficus (a.k.a. weeping fig), philoden- dron, and caladium all do well outdoors in the summer in our area, but you must bring them inside during colder months. Some houseplants can grow year-round in the garden. Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior), as its name implies, is a tough plant with leathery foliage that thrives in dry soil and deep shade. “We put cast iron plant in the ground where we have a difficult time growing anything, and it thrives,” says Meadowbrook Farm grounds manager Tom Reber. “We like pushing the zone boundaries to see what will survive our winters — this is one of them.” Other hardy plants that Reber uses for a tropical feel include Yucca rostrata ‘Sapphire Skies’; False aloe (Manfreda virginicd)\ Agapanthus africanus-, hardy prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifiisa)', and Parry’s Agave (Agave parryi). Edging and fillers are key elements of any garden. “Use an edging of tropical-looking perennials such as liriope or ferns in the border, but add elephant ears, cannas, or angel’s trumpet to create that lush look,” says Wright. Perennial ferns such as ostrich fern, royal fern, or cinnamon fern work well as fillers in shady areas. If you’re looking for big, bold flowers, try Scarlet hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus). In addition, hardy hibiscus (H. moscheutos) comes in various colors and is native to our area. Summer bulbs such as inexpensive species gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae (syn. Gladiolus callianthus), Peacock Orchid) look orchid-like. Plant them in succession for continuous bloom throughout late spring and summer. Lastly, don’t forget fragrance! Plants such as plumeria and garde- nia perfume the air in Hawaii. For your Pennsylvania paradise, look to fragrant Oriental lilies like big, bold ‘Stargazer’ and ‘Casa Blanca’, as well as annuals such as nicoti- ana, moonflower, and heliotrope. Then, sit back and enjoy your nani mala (beautiful, lush gardens) all season long! Laura Brandt is a Bucks County garden writer who has enjoyed two visits to Hawaii. Give agapanthus a big container, lots of sun, and even watering and you'll have abiMidant long-lasting flowers on sturdy ^toms. Even though they may survive a mild winter in a protected spot, most people bring them indoors. (Gale Garden, Doylestown, PA) Canna and sweet potato vine are mixed with variegated herbs, colorful annuals, and tender summer bulbs to spectacular effect. Boldly textured elephant ears blend beautifully with so many other foliage plants. GREEN^SCENE Learning about the World of Alocasia, Colocasia. and Xanthosoma By llene Sternberg Photographs by Rob Cardillo “Elephant ears,” says Chanticleer horticulturist Dan Benarcik, “offer more impact than just about any hot season plant, and Colocasia gigantea ‘Thailand Giant Strain’ (‘Thai Giant’) is the big daddy of them all!” In its native habitat this plant can reach 9 feet tall. Though shorter here, its leaves can stretch 5 feet long and 4 feet wide. But for lush, bold tropical vegetation, there are also min- iature elephant ear versions with exotic leaf shapes, spotted showstoppers, and color variations to suit all tastes. Which is Which? Telling one genus from another is complicated. Benarcik explains, “The real differences are determined deep within the ‘naughty bits’ of the female flower, but there are simple visual cues.” Colocasia leaves are usually matte with tips pointing downward and connecting to the petiole below the leaf notch, while Alocasia leaves are shiny, held horizontally with the tips pointed, comparatively, upward. Stalks connect at the leaf notch. GREEN Although “Xantho” means yellow and “soma” means body, Xanthosoma leaves and/or stalks are not always yellow (and some Alocasia have yellow ones, too). Their typically arrow-shaped leaves usually have a smooth, waxy upper surface with thick ribs on the lower surface, often with quilted veins. Tips point downward and connect to the stalk at the leaf notch. There’s also a vein that runs all around the leaf, just inside the margin. In terms of telling them apart, John Story of Meadowbrook Farm says, “Knowing which is which is much easier if one keeps the tags on them!” The genus Colocasia includes over a dozen species, Colocasia esculenta being the most ornamental. Some grow in clumps, others spread by underground or above-ground runners, and some cultivars are downright noncommittal. Possibly native to Southeast Asia, they’ve been a food staple (taro) in equatorial zones for 28,000 years. All plant parts are edible if thoroughly steamed or SCENE • january/february 201 2 I 19 january/febfugty 201 2 boiled to remove toxic calcium oxalate crystals, which can numb and swell the tongue and pharynx, cause headaches, breathing difficulties, and hallucinations. Cooked leaves are used at Hawaiian luaus and the corms are mashed into poi. There are at least 70 known species of Alocasia, which also have edible parts, but the corms require prolonged boiling before serving. Alocasia thrive in well-drained soil and shady places. The genus Xanthosoma, meanwhile, consists of about 50 species of tropical and sub-tropical arums. The corms are a staple food in some cultures, while for today’s plant hunters, ‘Lime Zinger’ is a popular chartreuse cultivar. Growing Elephant Ears Plant corms 2 to 4 inches deep in soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0. During the growing season, Colocasia continually produce new leaves as older ones die off Remove dead leaves to keep plants tidy. A word of caution: when cut, Colocasia stems exude a sap that can cause skin or eye irritation in some people. Potted Colocasia esculenta cultivars can grow in shallow water, but other species, such as Colocasia gigantea, need better drainage. They grow well as pond margin- als, and if container grown, pots can be submerged slightly during summer months. Says Benarcik, “Generally, they all respond favorably to rich organic, moisture-holding but free-draining soils. Young plants started in water and allowed to develop in it will always be better off than those moved into that situation later in life.” (Nobody likes change.) Story observes, “They seem happiest at 90°F+, are heavy feeders, and will recover from occasional wilt, but if chronic, expect lots of yellow leaves. They make good container plants, but planting them in the ground will produce huge, beautiful leaves. They’re subject to mites if grown indoors or under dry stress conditions. We grow a big, dark-leafed one behind Hakonechloa and a big yellow one near some dark-leaved plants. The combo is great.” Michael Bowell, owner of Create A Scene (Creatascene.com), in Malvern, PA, says it’s best to remove the flowers. He adds, “Some grow well in winter, others prefer to go dormant. I overwinter almost all in pots sunk into the ground or stack containers on top of each other in temperatures between 45° and 65°F.” Andrew Bunting, curator of the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, says, “Colocasia overwinters best as a tuber in the basement; I think Xanthosoma does best overwintered in a greenhouse where it doesn’t go dormant.” In Zone 7b, many ground-planted Colocasia will return without being mulched, but the central corm can freeze and rot during winter, and only smaller offsets survive, so returning plants may not reach full size the next season. Therefore, cover the clump after the first frost with a foot-tall pile of shredded leaves to protect the main corm. Plants emerge through the mulch in spring. C. ‘Pink China’ with green leaves on pink petioles, boasts hardiness to Zone 6. Bowell especially likes Alocasia ‘Sarian’. Benarcik says, Alocasia antiquarrum ‘Illustris’ is sexiest wrapped in its little black dress. Alocasia ‘Portodora’ likely commands the most attention with its stiff, skyward presence.” So next summer, grab some elephant ears and add a sexy tropical dimension to your garden. With ears that big, all you’ll be hearing is praise and admiration, Garden writer llene Sternberg gardens in West Chester, PA. GREEN SCENE • january/february 201 2 23 admit to a longstanding fascination with growing marginally hardy plants, those nearly subtropical temptresses of the South, in my Swarthmore garden. As a kid, I coddled camellias, figs, and hardy fuchsias. The hardy banana has been a year- round resident in my garden for 32 years. Even in my wildest fantasies, though, palms never entered the realm of per- manent landscape features for me. Then rumors started to reach my ears — word that a dwarf palmetto grew at the Henry Botanical Garden in Gladwyne and that a needle palm had survived for many years in a Glenside ^den._ The rumors were indeed true. While not the tall-trunked palms of the tropics, these are true palms. Som«imes called bush palms or scrub palms, needle palm and dwarf palmetto grow as bushy, trunkless, multi- stemmed evergreen shrubs. Both of these species, natives of our southeastern states, have flourished in my garden for many years now and even produced seed after the cold, snowy winter of 201 1. More intriguing still is windmill palm, the hardy trunked species from Asia, which also pulled through that winter with no special treatment. Needle Palm Native to the Florida panhandle and adjacent states, the needle palm, Rhapidophyllum hystrixy is considered the hardiest species of palip„ enduring temperatures to -9°F and lower with little damage. Its name derives from the narrow sharp “needles” arming the center of the plant at the base of the petioles — you will not stick your bare hand into the center of one of these plants twice! As they age, most plants form side shoots that add to the fullness of the clump, which may eventually reach 10 feet in the South. Bunches of seeds may appear at ground level. The needle palm 1 planted in 1997 has remained there through every winter since. In the early years, I mounded pine-needle mulch around the base to protect it, but lately I have given it nothing more than routine mulching. The needle palm is a bushy plant, 5 feet tall and wide, and I marveled at how it stood tall during the 201 1 winter, proudly flaunting its blanket of snow. In spring the foliage looked as unblemished as if it had been in a greenhouse. Dwarf Palmetto Two hardy forms of dwarf palmetto, Sabal minor, grow in my garden. These are less bushy chan needle palms with fewer fronds, but the individual fronds are larger and more dramatic, some eventually standing about 6 feet tail. This species has a broader natural range, stretching from North Carolina and Florida west to Texas. Not surprisingly, populations from different Winter-Hardy PALMS for DELAWARE VALLEY Gardens by Charles Cresson GREEN SCENE • january/february 201 2 25 Winter Hardy Palms parts of its wide range vary in winter hardiness. One form I planted in 2000, ‘McCurtain’, is descended from a population in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, and has a light bluish-green cast to the leaves. Plants from this lineage are reputed to have withstood temperatures as low as -24° F! In 2005 1 planted a dwarf palmetto that hails from northeast- ern Texas. It has bright green fronds and produced seeds for the first time in 20 1 1 , on a tall stem stand- ing nearly as high as the foliage. Resources Forestfarm 541-864-7269 forestfarw.com Meadowbrook Farm 215-887-5900 meadowbrookfarm. org Mostardi Nursery 610-356-8035 mos1ardi.com Plant Delights Nursery 919-772-4794 plantdelights.com Triple Oaks Nursery 856-694-4272 tripleoaks.com Windmill Palm The hardiest trunked palm is the windmill palm, Trachycarpus fortunei, from China. During the 1 800s it was planted in suitable parts of Europe, northern India into the Himalayas, and in North America. Some have exceeded 30 feet in height, and individual plants from these locations have shown exceptional hardiness. Seed from these noteworthy plants is now available, and I have two windmill palms in my garden. Although young, both have surprised me with their durability. ‘Nainital’ comes from near the town of Nainital in northern India, at 7,000 feet elevation in the foothills of the Himalayas, on the western side of Nepal. With winters about equivalent to ours, these plants are regarded among the hardiest. The fan-like fronds of ‘Nainital’ are distinctive for their numerous wide-spreading segments. Mine has survived through four winters outdoors. Another windmill palm, grown from seed from Durham, North Carolina, is a veteran of three winters. Both palms now have short trunks about a foot above the ground, topped with a head of fronds. A third windmill palm from Bulgaria is still too young to plant out. Time will tell how they all fare in future years when they stand higher above the protection of surrounding plants. Palm Fronds Palms can be divided into two categories depending upon leaf shape: Feather palms have leaflets attached along a central stalk, like a feather. Leaflets of fan palms are attached at a central point like a fan. All hardy palms are fan palms. © John Casey I Dreannstime.com © Bendao I Dreamstime.com 26 GREEN SCENE • january/february 201 2 Needle palm, regarded as the hardiest species, is draped in snow during the cold snowy January of 2011, in the author's How to Grow Palms In the landscape, hardy palms make striking additions to foundation plantings and accents in flower borders or among shrubs. They do very well in sheltered urban microclimates. Imagine combining them with tropicals like salvias, bananas, ginger lilies, and angel’s trumpets. Palms are easy to grow but need a sheltered location among trees and shrubs or near a building for protection from strong winds. They do well in partial to full sun and average soil conditions, including clay. Although dwarf palmettos favor sandier soils, they aren’t fussy here. While drought tolerant, they prefer consistent moisture for greatest vigor, which is important in northern climates. I also like to fertilize my palms early in the growing season. Plant palms after they are several years old and plant only in spring so they can establish themselves before winter. While small they make excellent house- plants that enjoy summering outdoors. Although the objective is to grow fully hardy palms without any pampering, during the first couple years newly planted palms benefit from protection from winter sun and wind to reduce dehydration. The healthier the foliage is in spring, the stronger and faster-growing the palms will be. Make a cage with burlap attached to stakes, ensuring the burlap does not contact the foliage. For greater protection, tie the fronds together in an upright column, then surround the plant with four stakes and slip a hot water heater cover (available at home stores) over the stakes. An overturned white plastic bucket over the top keeps out rain and moisture without absorbing too much heat. When fully dormant during the winter, palms don’t need light. Keep covered from mid December through March. Palms are slow to develop in the short growing season of northern climes. Mine are still immature, but each year they gain stature, increasing the size and number of fronds. The trunked windmill palms add several inches of trunk each summer. While I have tried only a small selection of hardy palms, other local growers are experiment- ing with a greater variety. Although the selection will always be limited, it’s clear that some palms can become permanent landscape features in the Delaware Valley, bringing our gardens closer to the tropics — at least in our imaginations. Charles Cresson is a noted garden designer and author, Marcia Tate is a highly regarded photographer from Media, PA. 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Most inspiring of all, however, are the many "after" pictures, showing people walking, relax- ing, and enjoying themselves on the High Line. Like the mile-long park itself, this book is an inspiring journey about urban renewal and the power of communities. ^ — Pete Prawn High Line: The Inside Story of New York City's Park in the Sky By Joshua David & Robert Hammond ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to the Thousands of Local Gardeners who read GEEN scene Magazine Contact Michel Manzo at 610-527-7047 or mtinanzo@nnanzomediagroup.com for more information (339 pp., $29.95) The High Line is, of course, New York's much-lauded park that sits atop the hulk of an unused, elevated train line built in the 1930s. Authors David and Hammond, two of the prime drivers behind the project, relay the saga of how concerned and creative citizens got together to help bring the High Line to fruition. The first half of the book is laid out almost in blog format — an extended dialog between the authors. The text is arranged in chapters highlighting the challenges and successes along the arduous 10-year journey, including various political alliances and the formation of the pivotal Friends of the High Line group. Many readers, however, will jump directly to the second half GREEN SCENE • januaty/february 201 2 33 ENCHANTED BY ORCHIDS A Dazzling Tropical Exhibition Conies to PHS Story and photo by Betsie Blodgett Never call Maurice Marietti an orchid exrer i'. Calling him daft, however, is a different matter. “I’m a hobbyist who loves to grow orchids,” says Maurice, who has served as president of the Pinelands Orchid Society and co-chair of the orchid classes at the Philadelphia International Flower Show. “1 am not an expert, but you can use the word ‘crazy’.” Maurice has carved out an orchid oasis at the Medford, N], home he shares with his wife, Charlene. He primarily raises cattleyas in a greenhouse filled with about 140 specimens. Like many enthusiasts, Maurice became acquainted with orchids through a family member. “My aunt raised them, and 1 started raising them on windowsills,” he says. And as other orchid lovers do, he found that having a single plant is never enough. “It’s like potato chips; you can’t eat just one,” he says, Maurice started helping Walt Off with Waldor Orchids Flower Show exhibits in 1996, and has been involved as a volunteer with the Show since then, first in the orchid classes and now as an Flarly Morning Tour guide. He also continues to exhibit his plants at the Flower Show. And now Maurice is busy working with Valerie Oldham, Bayard Saraduke, and Fy Triplett, friends from the Pinelands Orchid Society, to stage a special exhibition at the PHS McLean Library. Enchanted Orchids will run from January 23 to February 1 0 and will feature some of the finest orchids from top growers In the Greater Philadelphia Region. Maurice hopes Enchanted Orchids will inspire everyone to raise an orchid, whether It’s one on a windowsill or hundreds in a greenhouse. “Everyone loves orchids,” he says. “They’re gorgeous.” K. 34 Be part of the story. AMFRION HORTICX'ITVRAL !>tX:iETY THE BARTON ARBORETUM AND NATURE PRESERVE of MEDFORD LEAS Gardeners and Nature Lovers — You’re Invited! Spanning more than 200 acres, the Barton Arboretum offers visitors a unique blend of accessible public gardens, collections, and preserved natural areas set amidst Medford Leas’ two cam- puses. Individuals and small groups are welcome to visit the Arboretum at no charge. For more information on self-guided tours or to arrange dedicated tours and horticultural interest programming and events for your group, contact Jane Weston at 609-654-8007 or janeweston@medfordleas. org Visit our website calendar for our Arboretum and other public special programs/events. WWW.MEDFORDLEAS.ORG A nationally accredited. Quaker-related, not-for-profit community for those age 55+, with campuses in Medford and Lumberton, NJ. Member: American Public Gardens Association • ij^^i Greater Philadelphia Gardens • Garden State Gardens COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG’S 66™ ANNUAL GARDEN SYMPOSIUM Beautiful Gardens: Bountiful Options Program information available at history.org/conted or call U800-603-0948 dchapman@cwf.org APRIL 15-16, 2012 Whether you garden for beauty or for food production, there will be plenty of “food for thought” at Colonial Williamsburg’s 66th Garden Symposium. Guest speakers and Colonial Williamsburg landscape staff will offer a bounty of tips and ideas to make the best use of your time and space. Join us and discover alternative plant choices and techniques that will help you grow gardens that are beautiful and productive. GREEN SCENE • january/february 201 2 35 \0 Osmocote Smart-Rfleasf’ Plant Ftwd Outdoor & Indoor PlANtfOOO Alimcnto de Ptaritai. para Extrnorr) y Intel II lirt . 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The Horticulture Center at Cathedral Village is just the place to pursue your passion for gardening and provides room to bloom all year long. Call today for a brochure and tour. 215 . 984.8621 855 . 769.6942 (toll free) We take our gardening seriously, but have a little fun along the way. A premiere continuing care retirement community Cathedral Village 600 East Cathedral Road Philadelphia. PA 19128 www.cathedralvillage.com 'Quality Nondenominational CCRC Accredited Since i 984 AfRIiated with the jefferson Health Sj'stem MARCH-APRIL 2012 GREEN scene Now take Green Scene with you wherever you go with your iPad! Along with the e-version of Green Scene that members can access on their computers, PHS now offers an Apple iPad version of the magazine in brilliant colorl When each issue is published, all qualifying members will receive an email containing links to each version. As a further step, you can help us save the planet and reduce our printing bill by contacting us to opt out of the paper version of Green Scene. Just send an email to memserv@pennhort.org and well take care of the rest. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture. CONTENTS 6 Lener from the President FEATURES 10 Howto Make a Lei It's easier than you think! 12 Welcome to Hawaii! Get a preview of the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show, Hawaii: Islands of Aloha. 20 Saving Seeds Join Anne Raver and learn about this ever-important garden mission. 28 Heavenly Heirlooms Amy Goldman wants gardeners to fall in love with heirloom vegetables. COLUMNS 40 Floral Design Line, Color & Form 50 Sam's Hawaii Odyssey Read about Flower Show designer Sam Lemheney's travels in Flawaii, where he visited great gardens, parks, and even volcanoes! Letter from the President Get Ready for a Spectacular Flower Show I could not be more excited about the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show, Hawaii: Islands of Aloha, scheduled for March 4 through 11. This year’s Show will immerse you in the sights, sounds, and scents of Hawaii. It also will be notable for some big changes. Flower Show designer Sam Lemheney promises, “It will feel like you’re visiting the Flower Show for the first time.” First, the entrance display uses the latest technology to create a spectacular overhead projection engulfing you in moving images of ocean surf and waves of orchids. Once you catch your breath, you’ll notice that the Show layout has changed. All the things you love about the Flower Show are still here, just in different places to create a better visitor experience. We’ve expanded our Horticulture section to make room for additional exhibitors and have added a visitors’ lounge where you can sit and enjoy a meal right on the Show floor. We’ll also unveil new visitor amenities such as the “Man Cave” (open to anyone), a lounge for those who want to kick back and watch a game on TV. At our own PHS exhibit, you’ll see the latest trends in vegetable gardening, and learn about our innovative City Harvest partnership program, which works with community gardeners, as well as inmates of the Philadelphia Prison System, to grow and distribute fresh produce to families in need. Proceeds from Flower Show tickets help make PHS programs like City Harvest possible. Other PHS initiatives include Plant One Million, a multi-state tree planting partnership that promises to make our region greener and healthier by adding one million trees. Of course, as a PHS member, your ticket is free, but please consider buying tickets for your friends and help support a great cause! We’re very grateful to our 2012 sponsors, including premier sponsor Subaru; exclusive sponsor Bank of America; official sponsors Acme Markets, Bartlett Tree Experts, Einstein Healthcare Network, EP Henry, Mantis, Organic Gardening and Tourism Ireland; contributing sponsors Allegra, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and SugarHouse Casino; and supporting sponsors Dasani and Malibu Rum; as well as U.S. Trust, sponsor of the Preview Party; our media partner WPVI-TV 6ABC; and caterer ARAMARK. Finally, I’m grateful to our amazing exhibitors who make the Flower Show magic happen, and to our incredible army of volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you. See you at the Show! Drew Becher President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 2012 PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS KME DAr^ArNI Eir^ein U.S^RUST-^^ CPHENRY y^nris Garyening CASINO Tourism Ireland jponMT ^ARAMARK Morris Arboretum Come awaken your senses this spring! Kji^il AJ. IWI Open weekdays 10am-4pm, Weekends 10am-5pm W^Morris Arboretum of the www.inorrisarboretum.org ^5 University of Pennsylvania 215.247.5777 ' 100 E. Northwestern Avenue ' Philadelphia 6 GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 Plants have been thriving on our organic plant foods ever since we originated them for gardeners in 1929. Holly-tone® was the first plant food specifically designed for evergreens such as azaleas, camellias, rhododendron and for over 60 years has remained the leading choice for professional and amateur gardeners. It contains the finest natural ingredients and is safe for people, pets and the environment. , obgan;cgard^, Espoma. a natural in the garden since 1929. Provides Nitrojfen For Flowers, Vej^etables, Trees ft Shrubs Join our gardening community at facebook.com/espomaorganic Jj ORGANIC It took Jordan just one spring to get loads of blooms. { Plus 82 years of organic expertise.} 7 THE BARTON ARBORETUM AND NATURE PRESERVE of MEDFORD LEAS April is for Arboretum! ANNUAL BARTON ARBORETUM LECTURE NATIVES NATURALLY DAVID CULP, VP, SUNNY BORDER NURSERIES, KENSINGTON, CT Saturday, April 14, 11:00 am | Medford Campus Theater | No Charge Noted horticulturist and author David Culp shares how native plants harmonize with our natural environment and help to create sustainable landscapes. Light lunch and Arboretum tours follow lecture. RSVP requested. EVENING IN THE ARBORETUM - SECOND ANNUAL Saturday, April 28, 5:00 - 9:00 pm | Medford Campus | $85/person Wine tasting, hearty hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, arboretum tours. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum. Paid RSVP required. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OR CALL 609-654-3527 TO RSVP. WWW.MEDFORDLEAS.ORG A nationally accredited. Quaker-related, not-for-profit community for those age 55-*-, with campuses in Medford and Lumberton, NJ. Member: American Public Gardens Association • Greater Philadelphia Gardens • Garden State Gardens • BARTLETT. BECAUSE FULL HEALTHY TREES MAKE FOR FULL HEALTHY LIVES . 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Chair John K, Ball President Drew Becher Vice President, Programs Maitreyi Roy GREEN SCENE (USPS 955580), Volume 40, No.2, is published bi-monthly (January, March, May, July, September, November) by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, a nonprofit member organization at 100 N. 20th St.. Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495, Single Copy: $5.00 (plus $2.00 shipping). Second-class postage paid at Philadelphia, PA 19103. POSTMASTER: Send address change to GREEN SCENE 100 N, 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, © 2012 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Dig deeper. . . be ENCH-AN FED. be DEEIGH TED. be INSPIRED. BANK TO BEND GARDEN LECTURE SNOWDROPS: JEWELS OF THE WINTERTHUR GARDEN March 10, 11:00 am Join plantsman and snowdrop expert David Culp as he offers insight into these remarkable bulbs, sharing images of his garden and other famous winter gardens and snowdrop collections. Gather design ideas and learn how to identify and grow these precious winter flowers. Tour Winterthur’s March Bank and enjoy the spectacle of thousands of snowdrops in bloom. $20, $10 Members. To register, call 800.448.3883. FLOWER POWER! Spring brings month after month of glorious blossoms to Winterthur’s March Bank, Sundial Garden, Azalea Woods, and Peony Garden. Visit often to enjoy a succession of showstopping blooms! Winterthur is nestled in Delaware’s beautiful Brandywine Valley on Route 52, between 1-95 and Route I • winterthur.org GREEN SCENE • morch/opril 201 2 9 How to i Make a Photographs by Margaret Funderburg G race Asperin is an AmeriCorps intern currently employed at PHS. She’s working on Plant One Million, our multi-state tree-planting initiative [plantonemil- lion.or^, but, conveniently for us, she also hails from Hawaii and is a whiz at making leis. We asked her to demonstrate the craft so we’ll be ready for Hawaii: Islands of Aloha. According to Grace, schoolchildren on the Islands are given regular instruction from a kumu, or teacher, who shows them various aspects of Hawaii’s culture, including everything from language to hula and games. Grace says you can make a lei out of just about anything you can string a needle through, such as fresh flowers, leaves, shells, and nuts. Many leis are made of orchids in Hawaii, but that’s rather cost-prohibitive here. For people in our neck of the woods, she recommends using affordable, everyday carnations. Supplies • Mini carnations (or the flower of your choice). For this lei, we used five bunches, which yielded about 150 flowers. The cost was about $20. • Household string, yarn, or even dental floss • A sewing needle with a large eye 10 GREEN SCENE • march/april 2012 Steps 1) Remove the green, leafy calyx around the flower’s base. This will allow the petals to spread out more and give the lei more fullness. This step takes some time, but is essential. 2) Lay out flowers on a tabletop. This will help you visualize how many flowers you have and how you will put it together. As you can see here, Grace is planning to create a lei using mostly white carnations, but with two big splashes of red blossoms. 3) Measure the string. A lei is usually about 40 inches long, so you want about double that in string length. Cut a piece that’s 80 inches long (between six and seven feet). 4) Thread one end of the string through the sewing needle and tie a knot to keep the flowers in place. At this point, you will have a double line of string 40 inches long. 5) Begin stringing the flowers, piercing the blossom through the top and out the bottom. 6) Continue stringing and place your color masses where you want them. 7) Tie both ends together with a knot and you’re done! You can establish a pattern by using different colored flowers. m 5k GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 II A Preview of the 2012— Philadelphia International Flower Show, Hawaii: ^ isiands of Aioha by Betsie Blodgett A lthough being enthusiastic is a job requirement when overseeing the world s oldest and largest indoor flower show, Show designer Sam Lemheney practically levitates when talking about Hawaii: Islands of Aloha. “It will feel like you’re at the Flower Show for the ver)^ first lime,” Sam says, looking over design sketches for the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show. Massive specimen orchids and rare tropical plants. High-energy live performances. A new and more open floor plan for exhibit space and Marketplace vendors. And, most important, the aloha spirit wherever you go. “It’s what you expect from Hawaii, but in an unexpected way,” Sam explains. Visitors will experience this the first jnoment they enter the main Show floor and encoun- ter what Sam calls the “orchid wave.” High- definition projection artistry will create a virtual wave of water building up over a brilliant bank of white anthuriums and orchids, which then dissolves into a foamy crest of orchids. Sam says this is the perfect way to enter the “tropical immersion area — a thick, lush rainforest garden filled with more orchids, foliage, and ferns drip- ping overhead.” Pele, Hawaii goddess of fire, wind, lightning, and volcanoes, will have her own garden in this section of the central feature. “1 am very excited about this,” says Sam. “There will be a 25-foot- tall waterfall crashing down into a 30-foot-wide pool. With stunning orchids from Waldor Orchids, a ‘hale,’ or traditional thatched-roof _ house, and erupting volcanoes — thanks to a ^ cutting-edge light and music show — it will be ^ like something you’ve never seen before.” The creative people at GMR Design and Klip were also part of the planning team behind this amazing exhibit. 'Si GREEN"SCENE Pele’s Garden will be the site of live entertain- ment as well, featuring professional hula dancers performing six times a day. (Please check the Flower Show website, theflowershow.com, for all schedules.) Major exhibitors in the Showcase Garden category will highlight cultural and horticultural aspects of five islands of Hawaii. They include the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), who will interpret the Big Island through hula and leis; Stoney Bank Nurseries, which will highlight Maui through agricultural products — pineapples, taro, wine grapes, and more — grown and landscaped in a decorative way; Burke Brothers Landscape Contractors, Inc., who will design an executive surfer retreat on Oahu; and Michael Petrie’s Handmade Gardens, who will showcase the dry side of Lanai in an out-of-this- world rock garden interpreting the “Garden of the Gods.” Just beyond the Showcase Gardens, visitors will find the new Designer’s Studio. Imagine Iron Chef, but instead of paring knives, the competi- tors will be wielding flower clippers. Drawn from the considerable talent in the competitive Artistic Classes, floral designers will face off twice a day in fun contests. PHS President Drew Becher is already a fan. “I am so excited for the Designer’s Studio,” says Drew. “I think it is going to be a lot of fun, and people in the audience will be able to participate in judging using their cell phones.” City Harvest, PHS’s partner program with the Philadelphia Prison System and local community gardens and food banks, will be highlighted in the PHS exhibit with a 40-foot- long lettuce wall and tomatoes growing overhead. The vegetable plants are being nurtured to perfection at PHS’s Meadowbrook Farm, which also grows and forces many of the plants for gardens clubs and major exhibitors. Visitors inspired by these tantalizing herbs and vegetables will be able to order plants from the Meadowbrook Farm Flower Show store for pickup later in the spring. Ready to bring home a plant that day? Meadowbrook will have plenty of succu- lents, begonias, flowering houseplants, ferns, herbs, and more, as well as decorative garden accessories. The Flower Show’s impressive corps of volunteers, including Early Morning Tour guides, Competitive Class organizers, judges, greeters, horticultural and Show information experts, and more — will help every visitor experience first- hand the aloha spirit. “You will feel welcome wherever you go,” Sam promises. For those who want a more tangible memory, the Show’s extensive Marketplace, with a completely revamped floor plan, has something for every budget, from seeds, bulbs, and plants to jewelry and antique garden accessories. A special Hawaii Marketplace featuring dozens of vendors selling authentic clothing, food, and crafts will be located in the Convention Center’s Grand Hall. Sam has been working with the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Hawaii Convention and Visitors Bureau to bring the best performers, cultural experts, presenters, and demonstrators to the Show. Visit the Philadelphia International Flower Show in March, and you, too, will share Sam’s enthusiasm for what is sure to be an amazing experience. “It’s completely different from any other year,” says Sam. “You’ll just have to see it to believe it.” GREAT WATERSCAPES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, Tree Service EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE Distinctive Water Gardens A FULL SERVICE COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN: • Tree Service • Ponds & Pondless Water Features (Aquascape Certified Contractor) • Outdoor Lighting • Professional Landscape Design & Installation • Patios & Walkways • Maintenance & Drainage • Call for Pricing Call 610-647-1028 • www.PezzottiBros.com • Email us at: PezzottiBros@comcast.net Hitomi Gilliam, an internationally renowned floral artist and author who has guest-designed through- out the world, will appear at the Philadelphia International Flower Show for two days to demonstrate cutting-edge design techniques using tropical foliage and flowers. Sponsored by the Hawaii Tropical Flower Council, these special events are scheduled for March 6 and 7. Please check the Flower Show website, theflowershow.com, for more information. 14 GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 Hawaii: Islands of Aloha \ 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show Exclusiw Sponsor Bankof America ^PHS SUBARU All proceeds from the Philadelphia International Flower Show, including tickets and sponsor- ship contributions, support the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and its acclaimed urban greening programs, including City Harvest. Thank you for your support! WHERE Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th & Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA WHEN Sunday, March 4: 8:00 am-9:30 pm Monday-Friday, March 5 to 9: 10:00 am-9:30 pm Saturday, March 10: 8:00 am-9:30 pm Sunday, March 11: 8:00 am-6:00 pm MEMBERS' PREVIEW Saturday, March 3, 12 noon-3:30 pm [household and leadership levels on!^ RECORDED INFORMATIDN 215-988-8899 BUY TICKETS DNLINE (service charges may applyl theflowershow.com ADVANCE TICKETS General admission: $27 Student (ages 17-241: $20 Child (ages 2-16): $15 Under 2: Free TICKETS AT THE BOX OFFICE Weekends: $32 Weekdays: $30 Student: $22 (17-24, must present valid ID) Child (ages 2-16): $17 PACKAGES [visit website for more info] Value Pak: $100 Family Fun Pak: $70 Duo Pak: $55 RETAIL OUTLETS AAA Mid-Atlantic, ACME Markets, Boscov's, Giant Food Stores, SEPTA ticket sales outlets, local garden centers, nurseries, and florists. Service charges may apply. Call store for details. ** Please note that the Flower Show Value Pak and Membership tickets are not available at retail locations. These tickets will be available online or at tbe box office. HANDICAP ACCESS Passenger drop-off is located at 1 1 th and Arch streets. Volunteer aids are available. Wheelchair rentals are $15 a day on a first-come, first-served basis. The rental booth is located on the Show Level Concourse outside of B Hall. Service animals are permitted. Pets are not allowed at the Flower Show. FLOWER SHOW MEMBER VIP PASS As a PHS Member, making a return trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show has never been easier. With the NEW Member VIP Pass you can make unlimited visits Monday through Friday, and also enjoy the opportunity to enter the Show at 9:00 am on Thursday, March 8! If you’ve always wanted to see more and do more, here's your chance. But don’t wait to purchase; only a limited number of passes will be issued to the 2012 Show. • Must be an active Household or Leadership level member to purchase. • Optional 9:00 am entry on Thursday, March 8 (one hour before Show opens to public). • Pass valid Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 9. • Non-transferable and limited number of VIP Passes issued. Adult Member VIP Pass: $100 Child Members VIP Pass (ages 2-16): $70 Purchase by calling the Member Services Department at 215-988-8776 or 215-988-8832 or online at pennhort.net/memberspass. GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 15 When the community works together, the community works. There’s no telling where concern for the environment will lead. Like ripples in a pond, conservation and other earth-friendly measures spread out in all directions. Resulting in positive change that goes beyond what can ever be anticipated. Bank of America is proud to support Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s stewardship of the environment. 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Every summer, as each variety reaches its zenith, I choose one of the best tomatoes and squeeze its pulp into a jelly jar or any glass container. I add water and let it ferment for a few days. As a frothy mess forms over the top of the glass, the viable seeds begin to drop to the bottom. I scoop off the residue, rinse the seeds and dry them on an old paper bag, out of direct sunlight. When completely dry, I put them in an envelope marked with the name of the variety and date. I put all my tomato seed envelopes in a sealed baggie and store in an old pot, with a tight lid, kept in a cool corner of the mudroom. It’s a nice feeling, as I add to the seeds in that pot — a personal seed bank that will germinate in my greenhouse come March and flourish again next summer. The seeds of favorite plants also make great gifts — be it a holiday, birthday, or a little something to bring to a gardening friend when you’re staying over. Many years ago, a friend on Long Island handed me my first opium poppy seeds in a pretty little round case, with a note that said, “Toss these over the snow in February, and don’t touch them when they come up in spring!’’ And I’ve never had to buy poppy seeds since. I’ve given many away — the offspring, many generations removed from that first tin of seeds — and those gardeners have given their Letting tomato seeds ferment is one of the easiest ways to clean them for storage. Once cleaned, store dried seeds in tight-lidded containers. By Anne Raver Photos by Rob Cardillo GREEN SCENE morch/april 201 2 21 seeds away. So it goes, across the country, like Seven Degrees of Separation. I often mark a particularly beautiful poppy — a crimson red or deep purple — ^with a piece of yarn. That way, after the flowers are pollinared and the petals fall, leaving a beautiful round green pod with holes at the top, like a pepper shaker, 1 can wait for the pod to turn brown and the seeds to ripen, without forgetting which stem held that spectacular blossom. I save some seeds and scatter others about the garden — poppies, sunflowers, hollyhocks, cos- mos, coriander, fennel, and dill — because I like the serendipity of volunteers. (If you don’t like where they pop up in spring, just move them.) Saving vegetable seeds is trickier. Generally, open-pollinated varieties of leafy greens will “come true,” or produce rhe same plants. One example is Lacinato kale, a delicious dark green rumpled variety that dates back to eighteenth- century Italy and was a favorite in Thomas Jefferson’s garden at Monticello. (1 love to stir-fry it with garlic.) I let Lacinato and favorite lettuces, like Forellenschuss, or Speckled Trout Back, simply flower and set seed. The flowers are delicious in salads, they attract butterflies, bees, and other fascinating pollinators, and they add yet another layer of time to the garden. When the petals fall, the seeds soon dry and are easily collected. But other species, such as beans, peppers, and squash, cross-pollinate so readily that it’s best to just grow one species at a time — or place them hundreds of feet apart if you have the room. Otherwise, the seeds you save are likely to pro- duce horses of a very different color next year. There are ways to grow a number of varieties in close proximity, but it involves covering the flowers with screened little baggies (made out of Reemay, or spun polyesrer, for instance), which pollinators can’t penetrate, and then pollinating the flower by hand. That’s far too fussy for me, but anyone intrigued by the challenge will find Suzanne Ashworth’s Seed to Seed: Seed Saving Techniques for the Vegetable Gardener (Chelsea Green, 2002) a trustworthy bible. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange {southemexposure.com) also has informative articles on the subject, writ- ten by experienced seed growers. 1 do have one favorite chili, the fish pepper, which I grow from my own saved seed year after year. It is said to have been brought to continued on page 26 GREEN SCENE • march/april 2012 I 23 NATIVE PLANTS GENTLE CARE NURSING SERVICE, INC. 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No more than an inch long, the slender pointed fruits are pale green at first, some with a cream-colored racing stripe, and turn bright red if blessed with a long, hot summer. When a frost threatens, I pull the plants and hang them upside down from the rafters of my mudroom, which gets filtered light. They dry there nicely, and I save the seeds of a few of the reddest, most robust fruits. I still grow the pale yellow single-petaled hollyhocks that the painter Robert Dash gave to me from his gar- den, Madoo, in Sagaponack, NY. His friend, Rosemary Verey, had given him seeds of her yellow hollyhocks years before, when he admired them in her garden at Barnsley House, near Cirencester, England. I’ve given them to my own friends, so who knows where and how far they will travel. Such is the story of seeds since they were first carried from one dwelling to another, thousands of years ago. Anne Raver writes about gardening for the New York Times. 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As a part of this new project, Einstein is partnering with PHS and the Plant One Million Campaign, helping to plant one million trees throughout the region. VISIT OUR BOOTH at the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show, March 4th to the 1 1th, on the Grand Concourse of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Or join us at the Einstein Healthcare Network Family Lounge. GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 27 Amy Goldman is Bringing Heirlooms to Everyone Goldman's Italian American tomato 28 By Denise Cowie Photography by Victor Schrager ibraiit colors. Taut skin.s on shapely forms. Ripe flesh spilling seed. The glowing images that illustrate Amy Goldman’s three books on heirloom melons, squash, and tomatoes seem to define garden-variety seduction, though there’s nothing ordinary about these luscious photographs. Goldman hopes to seduce people with the beauty and taste of heirloom varieties never imagined by supermarket shoppers. ■She wants it [tersuade gardeners to grow the myriad fruits and vegetables that are part of a rich food heritage passed down through tamilics and communities for cen- turies. And at season’s end, she wants them to save .some of those seeds so they will be available to future generations. "I am a .seed saver and collector, and a consen’ationist. I /we working with seeds, ” savs Goldman, so much so that the heirloonratd in^^icat has become "my abiding passion and mission.” About rwo decadiis ag^ shs jqincjl,the Seed Savers / Seeds of Change Exchange, and in 2007 became chairman of the board of the Iowa-based nonprofit, which is dedicated to preserving and sharing North America’s heirloom seeds to help maintain genetic diversity. “My thing is trying to educate a new generation of gardeners and food savers,” she says. “We need to have people out there growing and enjoying these crops and sav- ing seeds. Seed Savers Exchange promotes a network of growers on farms and in gardens ... as well as ex situ conservation in gene banks.” The organization maintains a gene bank at its headquarters in Decorah, Iowa, as well as with the U.S. National Gene Bank in Colorado and the Svalbard Global Seed Vault — the so-called “Doomsday vault” — in Norway. With Goldman’s help, a fraction of Seed Savers diversity will be on display this month at the Philadelphia International Flower Show, where the PHS exhibit on vegetable gardening will boast a wall of lettuce 9 feet tall and 40 feet long. It will feature six varieties and about 3,000 lettuces of differing textures and colors, notes Barrett Robinson, PHS senior vice president for operations and the man in charge at Meadowbrook Farm, the PHS affiliate in Abington, PA, where all those plants were grown. “There will be other vegetables, such as kale, peppers, broccoli, and a fragrant garden of herbs that smell good but are also edible, but one of the big show-stoppers will be the lettuce wall,” Robinson says. “We are interested in opening people’s eyes to what they can grow, heirloom varieties that not only grow well but taste better and are more nutritious. The mission of Seed Savers really resonates with the mission of PHS, to preserve and promote great horticulture.” Even better. Flower Show visitors will be able to order plants of many heirloom vegetables through a partnership between Seed Savers Exchange and Meadowbrook Farm (see sidebar on next page). There will also be lectures by Seed Savers co-founder Diane Ott Whealy and Goldman, who plans a presenta- tion on her favorite “fruit vegetables,” such as melons, squashes, and tomatoes. “They are all botanically fruit, that is, fertilized ovaries where the seeds are encased at PEPPER POT EARM ca. 1/30 1995 we’ve been designing and constructing premium small buildings suitable for garden, pool, utility, cottage, studio and home office applications. To date we have shipped over 1 ,500 buildings to discerning clients who value quality, authenticity and personalized service. Our original, copyrighted buildings are historically inspired. We offer a complete turnkey service from order placement and approval drawing to delivery and installation. 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A clinical psycholo- gist and philanthropist, as well as an author and extreme gardener, Goldman isn’t given to doing anything on a small scale. “My big garden is about an acre, but I have a smaller garden that is about 40 by 60 feet and I just built a new greenhouse because I ran out of room,” she says of her property and 1788 farmhouse near Rhineheck, NY. “I have been growing vegetables since I was 17 or 18 — my parents were in the food busi- ness originally — and 1 seemed to have a natural affinity for kitchen gardening.” For years she was absorbed in a quest for blue ribbons, until in 1998 she won the Holy Grail of such competitions, the coveted Gardener’s Sweepstakes Award at the Philadelphia Harvest Festival. “Competing helped me hone my skills, and in the course of it I became involved with the heirloom seed movement,” she says. Now, she encourages every gardener to try seed saving: “There are easy ways you can get hooked on growing these plants, and then save the seeds of one variety without getting into an elaborate process. Simply grow any of these varieties in isolation from other varieties with which they could cross. If you grow one tomato or one melon, then all you have to do is save the seed at the end of the season.” To save melon seeds, she explains, “Take a ripe melon, extract the seeds, wash them in a colander to get the sticky goo off, then put them on paper plates and set them in a well-ventilated place until they are dry and 32 GREEN SCENE • march/april 2012 Intimidated by the thought of starting vegetabies from seed? Now Meadowbrook Farm can do it for youl At the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the Meadowbrook Farm Store will allow visitors to order vegetable plants to be grown from seed. 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During her love affair with seeds, Goldman has named some found varieties, such as Goldman’s Italian American tomato, after her father’s grocery store in Brooklyn, and Sara’s Galapagos, a blood-red currant tomato grown from seed collected in the wild during a trip Goldman and her daughter Sara made to the Galapagos Islands in 2002. “I’m amazed how popular it has become,” Goldman says. “It is the most prolific and delicious tomato, extraordinarily wonderful.” But Sara, now 19, isn’t a big fan of her namesake. “I don’t get it,” her mother says, and laughs. “Other kids eat them like candy, but she doesn’t really like fresh tomatoes.” Learn more about Seed Savers Exchange at seedsavers.org, and Meadowbrook Farm's seed-growing program at meadowbrookfarm. org. FLOWER SHOW LECTURES March 5, 10:30 am, Room 201 C: Amy Goldman lectures on her favorite fruit and vegetables. March 6, 11:30 am, Lecture Room : Diane Ott Whealy lectures on heirloom seeds. Native Plant Nursery & Award Winning Goat Cheese (Mail Order & Pick Up) Specialists in Native Landscape Design and Installation Services. Lawn to Meadow, Rain Gardens, Butterfly Meadows,and More! PLUS... Goat Milk Caramel Sauce, Goat Cheese CSA Membership • Honey Connecting Sustainable Landscapes with Sustainable Food Systems 1165 Yellow Springs Road Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-827-2014 www.yellowspringsfarm.com ■ ■■■I THE BARNES FOUNDATIO Sign up today for our renowned Horticulture Program OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2012 CLASSES IN MERION For information and registration: www.barnesfoundation.org or call 610 . 667.0290 X 4 36 GREEN SCENE • march/opril 201 2 FOUNDED 1903 CPHEHRY. IS HARDSCAPING’ /P - J ^ V 3 Our displays are more than three hundred years in the making. Colonial Williamsburg is a proud sponsor of the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show. We invite you to visit the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades exhibition, where they have created a full-scale display inspired by our gardens. And, when you’re done enjoying all the creations at the show, we encourage you to enter for a chance to win a trip to see Colonial Williamsburg in full bloom. To learn more or register for our sweepstakes, visit coIonialwilliamsburg.com/flowers Follow us on Cl D ra C’2oi2The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Ask for them at your favorite garden center www.tesselaar.com Going Solar is a Smart Investment. What other investment does all this for you? • Offers far better returns than CDs. • Is safer than the stock market. • Increases the value of your home. • Hedges against future utility rate hikes. SUNPOWER Get a SOLAR HOUSE CHECKUP in Booth #324 - Find out if your home is a good candidate! DEALER We offer a variety of purchase and lease aptions, including solar for $0 down! ^ Quality. Experience. Award-Winning Service. | 1 -(877) 453-2422 www.heatshed.com | into@heatshed.com HeatShed a GeOienix compony GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 39 Floral Design Tropical Flowers: Line, Color & Form By Jane Godshalk, AIFD • Photographs by Rob CardiMo The Philadelphia International Flower Show brings us Islands of Aloha, with the sunshine and SPIRIT OF Hawaii to cheer our Philadelphia winter. Dramatic tropical flowers with strong lines, COLORS, AND FORMS CAN BE USED TO CREATE A MYRIAD OF DAZZLING DESIGNS. LOOK FOR EXCITING AND DIVERSE STYLES AND EXOTIC FLOWER COMBINATIONS. 4 . In this close-up, you can see the small round flowers emerging from the Calathea inflorescence in purple and gold colors, which were the inspiration for the gold, purple, and red color choices of the design. The throats of the brown cymbidium orchids also have purple and red tones. Strong color contrast 1 . Combining tropical flowers with flowers from cooler climates focuses on the color and texture and not horticultural compatibility. Long stems, sometimes straight and sometimes gracefully curved, inspired this design with crossing lines, colors, and flower forms high in the design. The supporting structure is made of river cane anchored into a small rectangular vase with a steel grass overlay in a ginko leaf or crescent shape. The elevated focal area begins with a group of purple carnations from which a purple Dendrobium orchid emerges. Orange roses work together with orange Psittacorum, while a single red Anthurium and two yellow callas move the eye to the edges of the crescent shape. One Alocacia leaf shelters the design, and two green Cymbidium orchids add a tropical accent. 2 . The close-up photo reveals the interplay of color: red, orange, yellow, and purple contrasting with green. Subtle color contrast 3 . Soft muted colors of exotic materials enhance a coral ceramic vase. A tall red mitsumata branch curves over the vase with Monstera leaves echoing the horizontal lines of the vase. Purple carnations and purple Curcuma are layered above the vase, and yellow Calathea 'Yellow Rattlesnake' curve above. A group of Cymbidium 'Mighty Sunset' orchids balances the design on the right. Flowers are chosen for the colors and textures of their flower heads without their linear stems. 40 GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 Monochromatic Colors 5 . A metal structure resting on a silver ceramic tray supports tall green Heliconia tw/ra/ 'Emerald Forest' and creates strong vertical, parallel lines. Contrasting white Anthurium 'Oshiro White' provides a subtle focal area. 6 . Aspidistra leaves are folded and layered into a circular form to create this monochromatic design. Anthurium 'Hawaiian Butterfly' float above the leaves giving a light and airy effect. bringing Tfe ‘Exotic Eclectic T ’ 7 You Year ‘Round ^ Exciting New Imported Stock Arriving April Unique Artists’ Pieces and Inventory from Around the World in our Gardens and Showroom! Elizabeth Schumacher s at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens in Devon Open 7 days a week from 8 am to sunset, always free of charge! 631 Berwyn Baptist Road • Devon, PA 19333 • 610-647-8870 • www.jenkinsarboretum.org The Philadelphia area’s premier garden showcase for Azaleas and Rhododendrons. The month of May is our time to shine! Come visit during our Spring Bloom Festival of brilliant color and dappled shade. ck Jenlcins Arboretum & Gardens GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 41 WINNING IS A BEAUTIFU THING! The excitement is growing at SugarHouse. 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Pine Run Retirement Community... ...growing beautiful gardens, good will and a healthy lifestyle in the perfect Bucks County Pennsylvania location. Owned and operated by Doylestown Hospital, Pine Run is a true continuing care retirement community. Cottages and apartments charm the campus along with many amenities such as i a greenhouse, the Back - Achers vegetable garden, and a walking path with views of Pine Run Lake. Visit our mature landscape today. Uniquely Doylestown. Definitely Pine Run. 777 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 vvww.pinerun.org c Call 800 - 992 - 8992 . me R un Community GREEN SCENE • morch/april 201 2 45 Wc iDvite you to visit our wt^itc at www.waldor.com Our residents are talking to you... It’s better to move in five years too early than one week too late. The best time to enter a community is when you are young enough and healthy enough to enjoy all of its benefits. “I’m not ready” are words that you should banish to the back of your mind as you a^ressively seek the best place for you to spend your retirement years. There are so many interesting people here at Waverly. My advice to anyone who is thinking of making a move to do it now when you can still have fun and enjoy all that Waverly has to offer. Take their word for it. Come visit to see firr yourself why our residents are so happy! WAVERLY 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1296 Tel: 610.645.8764 I Fax: 610.645.861 1 I www.waverlyhelghtsltd.org A nonprofit, non-sectarian lifecare community Waverly Heights Retirement Living HONORS . Deficiency-free status designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for three consecutive years • Muirfieldnamedasoneofthetop nursing homes in the United States in U.S, News & World Report for two consecutive years • Waverly named by Morrison Senior Dining as top client in its mid-Atlantic region and, in a separate award, named the community having the highest level of resident satisfaction • New villas built and opened last year along Waverly Road garnered first place in the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC) 201 1 Merit Construction Awards and Excellence Competition (recognized as the "Excellence Level" by the ABC) • Waverly named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 201 1 46 GREEN SCENE * march/april 201 2 www.whitehorsevillage.org A retirement community located on 96 acres of gardens, meadows and woodlands adjacent to a state park, White Horse Village is truly paradise for nature lovers. We invite you to visit and stroll through our splendid gardens where residents have tagged and identified over 2500 species of trees and plantings! 535 Gradyville Rd in Edgmont Township. VVillTE (610)558-5000 Mughal/Botanical Gardens Spice/Tea/Coffee Plantations Forest/Jungle Walks Custom Departures for Individuals and Groups FlowerWegetable Markets Himalayan/Tropical Flora Extensive Cultural Sightseeing www.fromlosttofoundtravel.com ACMB iiyroud to sponsor 2012 PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER SUBARU Exxiush'e Spon.-i, Bankof America theflowershow.com GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 47 Classified Ads r GARDEN COACHING Personal Consultation and Guidance at Your Private Home, School, Organization Edible and Ornamental Gardens • Lawns Primex Garden Center 215-887-7500 vvww.primexgardencenter.com contact: ron@primexgardencenter.com GARDEN STRUCTURES GREENHOUSE AND CONSERVATORY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Custom Aluminum or Wood 35 Years' Experience Call Robert J. 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Call today to schedule a free professional consultation to review your property. 215fl44-TREE(8733) • 610-688^644 • Fax:215-438-1879 www.mcfarlandtree.com America's gardeners have relied on Milorganite for over 85 years. Non-burning. Slow-release. Non-leaching. GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 49 If you’ve been following our Flower Show blog and Facebook pages, you’ve been track- ing Show designer Sam Lemheney as he travelled around Hawaii this past year, soaking up sights, sounds, and flavors to help him conjure up Islands of Aloha. We’ve distilled a few of the best segments here to get you in an “island” mood. “Waimea, meaning ‘Valley of the Priests,’ was a highlight of my time in Hawaii. It is one of the last partially intact ahupua’a (native land-use systems) on the island. In its botanic collection, Waimea Valley includes more than 5,000 documented types of tropical and subtropical plants. I didn’t count them all, but based on my visit I have no trouble believing that number. “My stroll through the dozens of distinct gardens revealed a rich collection of native heirloom varieties of kalo, sweet potato, and banana. It also boasts one of the state’s most extensive collections of loulu palms (including Pritchardia remotd). “The next leg of my adventure brought me to the North Shore of Oahu, known as the surfing mecca of the world. The beaches of the North Shore stretch for nearly seven miles, and many world-class surfing competi- tions are held there every year. During the winter months, the waves are known to reach heights of more than 30 feet, making the North Shore the perfect place for thrill-seekers. “One of the most memorable places I went to in Maui was the Old Lahaina Lu’au. As you likely know, a lu’au (or luati) is a Hawaiian feast with entertainment, but nothing I’ve read or watched on TV prepared me for the fun, energy, and cultural significance of the lu’au. “As you may have guessed, the best part about the lu’au was the food. The main dish was the pig, which was wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in an underground oven. They also served various taro-based dishes. The lu’au ended with watching a beautiful sunset over the ocean. Does life get better than that?” facebook Sam’s Hawaii Odyssey By Daniel Moise 50 GREEN SCENE • march/april 201 2 iDo you know Jack? Our award winning designers {including Jack) are transforming landscapes. creating native, contemporary and romantic gardens where dreams are realized through horticultural craftsmanship and innovative design. ompany Residential Landscape • Master Planning « Installation • Irrigation Design Osmocote Smarl-Relt-asp’ Plant Fon(J Outdoor & Indoor PlANffOOl) Alimento df Plantas l g,Lly> 4t para Exteriotes fjKgg^ Y '•'IfOOffS Ms for^l Fyl Months' Confidence shows Because a mistake can ruin an entire gardening season, passionate gardeners don't like to take chances. That's why there's Osmocote'^ Smart-Release^ Plant Food. It's guaranteed not to burn when used as directed, and the granules don't easily wash away, no matter how much you water. Better still, Osmocote feeds plants continuously and consistently for four full months, so you can garden with confidence. Maybe that's why passionate gardeners have trusted Osmocote for 40 years. Feeds plants ^ what they need when they need it Guaranteed not to burn' © 2012 The Scotts Company ULC. World rigi May-June 2012 • $5.00 • PHSonline.org GREENSCENE Zinnias A Portrait in Natural Beauty Flower Arranging Inspired by the Great Artists The Art of Growing Rosemary Trees Saving Your Garden from Deer Artistie Landscapes of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway I It only took 12 days for Michelle’s pot to burst into bloom. { Plus 82 years of organic expertise.} Plants have been thriving on our organic plant foods ever since we originated them for gardeners in 1929. Now you can treat all of your indoor and outdoor potted plants to our Organic Potting Mix. It’s a rich blend of the finest natural ingredients to help grow larger plants and more abundant blooms. And because it’s approved for organic gardening, our soils are safe for kids and pets. ORGANIC POTTINCMIX ORGANIC For All Potted Plants A natural in the garden since 1929 \ MriUjr.tl- EtHggrta va.tlfc w Hoiiton- Rptmtion • Reduce DrougtK StrM rate Root Growth • Grow BiK Betiutllul Planu For ABi l liatu rR Ou U Watch our soil video at www.espoma.com/green 111 Tube LAGOS FLAGSHIP STORE 1735 WALNUTS! • PHILADELPHIA • 215.567.0770 BLOOMINGDALE’S KING OF PRUSSIA • 610.337.6367 LAGOS.COM • FACEBOOK.COM/LAGOSJEWELRY CONTENTS MAY-JUNE 2012 10 PHSLife A New Section for PHS Members 12 Roses The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture. 14 Growing Rosemary Trees Abbie Zabar shows us how to train rosemary plants into lovely tree forms. FEATURES 16 Oh Deer! [.earn how to keep deer from grazing on your posies. 22 Reviving the Benjamin Franklin Parkway A story about PHS’s key partner- ships in Philly’s museum area and how they are beautifying the city’s most elegant street. 28 The Zen of Zinnias Join us on a visit to Maple Acres Farm, an amazing “pick your own” zinnia farm just north of the city. COLUMNS 38 Floral Design Jane Godshalk creates designs inspired by the great painters. 42 A Gift That Can Change Lives Meet Alan Slack and learn how he’s supporting PHS well into the Now take Green Scene with you wherever you go with your iPad! Along with the e-version of Green Scene that members can access on their computers, PHS now offers an Apple iPad version of the magazine in brilliant color! When each issue is published, all qualifying members will receive an email containing links to each version. As a further step, you can help us save the planet and reduce our printing bill by contacting us to opt out of the paper version of Green Scene. Just send an email to memserv@pennhort.org and well take care of the rest. 4 GREEN SCENE • may/iune2012 an ideal place If^'ou could mingle the energy of the diy, with the tranQuility of nature, it would be called an ideal place... It would be called Cathedral Village. Schedule a tour and see for yourself why Cathedral Village is an ideal place. 215.984.8621 855.769.6942 (toll free) A premier continuing care retirement community Cathedral Village 600 East Cathedral Road Philadelphia. PA 19128 www.cathedralvillage.com Nondenominational CCRC Accredited Since 1984 Affiliated With the lefferson Health System Letter from the Editor Bloomin' Our Heads Off this time of year, each one of us is reveling in the amazing horticultural show happening outside our windows. It seems like there’s something new to look at every day, plus there’s plenty to do to in our gardens, con- tainers, and window boxes. At PHS, we put on a “growing” number of gardening events during May and June that we hope will comple- ment the season. For starters, visit our exhibition. The Art of Begonias, at the PHS McLean Library from May 14 to June 1. Join us for the Open House on May 15 and a closing plant sale on May 31. The show will feature spectacular fancy-leaf plants grown by members of the Delaware Valley Begonia Society and the experts at Meadowbrook Farm, and pictures from the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators. This is one leafy exhibit you’ll «t»rwant to miss. If you like to see other people’s gardens, don’t miss the PHS Garden Visits on May 20 and June 10. These self-guided tours are a rare treat open only to PHS members and their guests. The May visit will hit private gardens on the Main Line, while the June event will be centered around Gwynedd, PA. Register online for these tours by visiting PHSonline.org Sind clicking on “Calendar.” Have you been curious about green roofs and how they help the environment? Sign up for one of PHS’s popular monthly tours of the green roof at the downtown headquarters of PECO, which PHS helps to maintain. The evening tours run on the third Tuesday of the month from April through October. The 45,000-square- foot PECO green roof features an observation deck and wonderful views of the city. Tour participants must be at least 18 years of age. Register at the PHS website. Of course, spring is in full bloom at PHS’s Meadowbrook Farm in Abington Township, PA. Meadowbrook’s world-class nursery features everything from rare specimens to everyday annuals, and everything in between. You can also find trees and shrubs, potted plants, and decorative items in the Gift Shop. Lastly, you can stroll through the incredible formal and perennial gardens that surround the Meadowbrook Farm house, and take a tour of the house itself. If you haven’t been there before, you will be blown away, guaranteed. Learn more at meadowbrookfarm.org. If it’s spring, it’s a great time to check out PHS Gold Medal Award plants for your home landscape. These are beautiful and hardy trees, shrubs, and vines that perform brilliantly in the Mid- Atlantic region. Visit goldmedalplants.org to see images of the win- ners, as well as find local nurseries where you can purchase them. Want to know about more cool stuff going on at PHS? Check out the awesome PHS Programs & Events catalog, which covers all of our educational classes, workshops, tours, and more through August. This handy guide is indispensible for PHS members and garden fans alike. To get a copy, either email pprown@pennhort.org ox download a PDF version at PHSonline.org. See you in the garden this spring! P&te/ProMJw email: greenscene@pennhort.org HARTLEYi^^ BOTANIC WITH PRIDE SINCE 1938 THE FINEST GLASSHOUSES MONEY CAN BUY In support of PRINCE’S FOUNDATION • Handmade in Greenfield, England • Established Over 70 Years • Victorian Range from $25,000 To enjoy our Book of Greenhouses call or click 78 I 933 1993 v^ww.hartleybotanic.com gsus@hartleybotanic.com West Laurel Hill Cemetery Bringhurst Funeral Home Providing Green Burial and Funeral Offerings • No embalming required. No outer burial containers needed. 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INFORMATION 215-988-8800, phsonline.org MEMBERSHIP 215-988-8776, memserv&pennhort.org FLOWER SHOW 215-988-8899, theflowershow.com McLEAN LIBRARY 21 5-988-8772, mcleanHbrary@pennhort.org YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS Our online database: pennhort.libanswers.com EVENTS & WORKSHOPS Visit PHSonline.org and click on "Calendar" STREET ADDRESS The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 100 N. 20^^ Street, 5th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 MEDIA YtiuiillM GREEN scene Editor Pete Prown Senior Editor Jane Carroll Display & Classified Ads Manzo Media Group 610-527-7047 mmanzoQmanzomediagroup. com Art/Design Baxendells' Graphic Printer ALCOM Printing Group, Inc. Chair John K. Ball President Drew Becher Vice President, Programs Maitreyi Roy GREEN SCENE iUSPS 955580), Volume 40, No.3, is published bi-monthly (January, March, May, July, September, November) by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, a nonprofit member organization at ICON. 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495. Single Copy: $5.00 (plus $2.00 shipping). Second-class postage paid at Philadelphia, PA 19103. POSTMASTER: Send address change to GREEN SCENE 100 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. © 2012 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society MIX Paper from responalbla aourcea FSC*C006218 PHS SOCIAL no Ptwtp: Jeanette Undvit Dig deeper... be ENCHANTED, be DELIGHTED, be INSPIRED. Wednesdays at Winterthur Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range of gardening topics. Programs last approximately one hour. “ May 2 Aspects and Aspirations of the Pinetum May 9 Peonies in Bloom May 16 Azalea and Rhododendron Hybrids and Hybridizers May 23 H. F. du Pont’s Quarrv Garden: .Ari Old Master’s Final Masterpiece May 30 Inspiring Home: Winterthur Plants for Your Home Garden June 6 Keep Your Garden Watered Well June 13 Magical Moss June 20 Let’s Get Composting June 27 The Plants and Planning of Enchanted Woods Second Saturdays Garden Walks Learn fascinating, little-known details about the estate with our expert horticulture staff. Walks last approximately 90 minutes. ’5 May 1 2 Azaleas and Spring Wildflowers June 9 Meadows, Streams, and Ponds Brown Horticulture Learning Center to open! Adapted from an original estate greenhouse, this new classroom and meeting space opening in early May will serve to enhance our outstanding gardening programming. IVhat kind of programs would you like to see? E-mail winterthur.org/Your Ideas. For more information call 800.448.3883 or visit winterthur.org. + Included with admission. J Members free. Winterthur is nestled in Delaware’s beautiful Brandywine Valley on Route 52, between 1-95 and Route I. GREEN SCENE • may/june2012 9 PHSLife PHSLife is a new magazine section that will help you make the most of your PHS membership. From special discount opportunities to upcoming events, PHSLife will show you how valuable your membership can be. Mostardi's Nursery in Newtown Square, PA, is just one store where members get a discount on purchases. Visit our website for a complete list of vendors. Use Your PHS Membership Card for Discounts Your PHS membership card is your passport to savings at retail stores and nurseries throughout the region. In addition to great shopping discounts, PHS members may now take advantage of dining discounts at area restaurants that feature locally grown ingredients in their menu items. Please present your valid PHS membership card to participat- ing merchants before the sale or bill is rung up on the cash register; otherwise, merchants are not obligated to honor discounts. Most merchants offer a 10% discount; a few offer a higher or lower per- centage. Discounts do not apply to merchandise already discounted, and additional restrictions may apply. For more information, visit PHSonline.org znd click on “Membership.” Take a Class or Enjoy a Lecture! Learn about gardening! PHS offers educational programs on gardening throughout the year. Visit the calendar at PHSonline. org^ox additional programs or pick up a copy of the new Programs & Events catalog. PHS members receive dis- counted admission. To register for these programs, please visit pennhort. net/eventregistration or send an email to programreg@ pennhort.org. Visit the Calendar at PHSonline.org for more programs. TWO FOR TEA The Pleasures of Tea — An Evening Tasting Workshop Wednesday, June 20, 6 pm Join PHS and international tea expert Anupa Mueller for an evening of discovery about the cultivation and enjoyment of tea. We will taste and compare eight to 10 different teas from renowned tea regions of the world, with an emphasis on India and China, including black, green. Oolong, flavored, and decaffeinated varieties. Anupa Mueller was raised in Darjeeling, India, and is a world- class expert on the cultivation and enjoyment of fine teas and the global movement toward sustainable growing methods and fair-trade commerce. She is the owner and founder of Eco-Prima Tea in Tarrytown, New York. Limit: 50. Fee: $25 members, $30 non members. Visit Gardens Everywhere ... for Less The PHS membership card is your passport to many of North America’s finest gardens. Through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program, PHS members receive special admission privileges at participating gardens throughout the United States and Canada, as well as the US Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands. Many gardens offer discounts on gift shop purchases and special events, too. It’s just one more reason to keep your PHS membership card handy at all times. For example, if you’re traveling to New England this summer, you can check out wonderful gardens in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, such as the beautiful Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Boothbay (pictured at lefi} Learn more about these and other great gardens at ahs.org. Click on Reciprocal Admissions Program. Please check each garden listing for discount information. *: 10 GREEN SCENE • may/june2012 VEv^k Volunteer during "Love Your Park" Week May 12-19 Neighborhood Parks in Philadelphia Join PHS staff and thousands of volunteers for Love Your Park Day on Saturday, May 12 in Philadelphia’s neighborhood parks. Volunteer activities will include removing invasive weeds and vines, painting benches, pre- paring garden beds, and general cleanup. No gardening experi- ence is necessary. PHS is partnering with Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation on this citywide event. May 12 is the kick-off for an entire week of fun activities in parks throughout Philadelphia. From gardening workshops to Tai Chi to speed dating, there are dozens of ways to have fun and “love your park.” For more information, please visit Loveyourpark.org ox contact Jennifer Mahar zx jmahar@ pennhort.org ox 215-988-1611. Bucks County Garden Tour on June Save the date for the most talked about garden tour in Bucks County, where some of the finest gardens on earth attract more than butterflies and humming- birds! Nearly 1,000 garden enthusiasts are expected to visit the six diverse, private Bucks County gardens fea- tured in the 19^*^ Annual New Hope Historical Society Garden Tour. Visit newhopehs.org ox call 215-862-5652 to order tickets now. Tickets will be available on tour day at the Parry Mansion Museum, 45 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA. Member Benefits Borrow Garden Books by Mail Are you a PHS member who wants a good gardening book? As a member, you can use the PHS McLean Library’s “Book by Mail” service to get titles sent directly to your home at a cost of $2.50 per book or DVD. You can select books by going to the PHS website and searching the library’s online catalog (click on “All About Gardening” and then “McLean Library’). For more information, contact the circulation desk directly at 215-988-8772 or via email at mcleanlibrary@pennhort.org. A Whole New Level of Fun! If you’re a PHS member, consider joining The 1827 Society. This group receives access to exclusive benefits, such as private parties and garden visits, behind-the-scenes Flower Show tours, and complimentary tickets to various PHS events. Upper-level members get cool extras such as garden consultations and trolley tours of PHS greening projects around the city. And best of all, 1827 Society members know that their memberships are supporting PHS programs, such as City Harvest and Plant One Million. To join The 1827 Society, email givin^pennhort.orgox call 215-988-8766. HGTV Comes to Meadowbrook Farm HGTV is starting to promote the “G” in their name with a new line of garden products and plants. Among their offerings are annuals called “Friendly Fusions,” and Meadowbrook Farm is the only nursery in Pennsylvania to carry them this spring. With tangerine and orange among the hottest colors this year, the Meadowbrook team selected flowers in that color scheme with purples and blacks for contrast. Look for Ipomea ‘Bright Ideas Black’, Petunia ‘Pulse Papaya’, Verbena ‘Empress Flair Peach’, and Euphorbia ‘Stardust Pink Shimmer’. The plants come in three sizes: quart, gallon, and a 1 4-inch hanging basket. Meadowbrook Farm’s Jacqueline Fisher says, “The gallon-size pots and hanging baskets have dazzling plant combinations, while the quarts contain individual plants for customers who want to create something unique on their own.” For information and hours, visit meadowbrookfarm.org ox call 215-887-5900. Meadowbrook Farm is located at 1633 Washington Lane, in Abington Township, PA. GREEN SCENE • may/june2012 I 11 PHS Garden Visits Sunday, May 20, 12 noon-5 pm. The Main Line Sunday, June 10, 12 noon-5 pm, Gwynedd, PA, area PHS members will visit excep- tional private gardens on the “Main Line,” in the Philadelphia suburbs, and in the Gwynedd, PA, area. Access to these popular self-guided tours is an exclusive benefit for PHS members and their guests. We will provide garden descriptions, driving directions, and maps. You are free to visit any of the gardens during the five-hour period when they are open. Fee: $15 members, $30 member guests/each date. To register, please visit pennhort.net/eventreg- istration or call 215-988-8869. Potting Shed Tips for Growing Classic 12 GREEN SCENE With our thoughts turning to all things English and the Britlsh-themed 2013 Philadelphia International Flower Show, Brilliant, we thought it would be a good time to sharpen your skills at growing classic roses. We asked Michael Marriott, senior rosarian for David Austin Roses, for a few tips on how to get peak performance and enjoyment from these brilliantly romantic, fragrant plants, including the latest Austin introductions. Princess Anne and Skylark. • Planting Distances. Ideally, if you have the space, plant tight groups of three of the same variety. This allows the roses to grow together to form the appearance of one dense shrub, provides a more continuous display, and makes a stronger statement in the border. Plant approximately 18 inches apart within the group. Adjacent plants of other varieties should be planted approxi- mately 3 feet away. For hedges, plant fairly close together — approximately 1 8 inches apart for maximum effect. • Soil Type. Roses will grow in a wide range of soils. They do, however, appreciate good soil preparation. A generous quantity of well-rotted manure or garden compost, added before planting, will help to ensure strong growth. • Plant Quickly. Plant bare-root roses as soon as possible. Never allow the roots to dry out at any time prior to or during planting. When planted, the base of the canes (bud union) should be about 4 inches below ground level in cold- winter areas and at ground level in mild-winter areas. Water well and mound the base of the canes with about 6 inches of compost, soil, or shredded bark mulch until the plants leaf out. Container roses should be soaked thoroughly before planting and planted at the same depth as bare-root roses. • Water. Regular watering is essential: the rose will be stronger; healthier: and, most importantly, will produce more flowers. • Feed. Roses, especially the repeat-flowering varieties, need a generous supply of nutrients regularly through the growing season, although fertilizer should not be applied too close to the onset of winter. Slow release or organic fertilizers applied to the ground are the most effective, but foliar feeds are also valuable for a quick effect and to help keep leaves healthy. • Mulch. Mulching with organic matter (a wide range is available) is a very important part of rose growing. It helps conserve water, keeps the ground cool, and feeds the microorganisms and worms in the soil. Use well-rotted mulch, and if it starts to diminish during the season, reapply it. Learn more at davidaustinroses.com, or by calling 800-328-8893. Earth-Kind Roses The Easiest Plants in Your Garden? By Patricia a. layior Y OU might think the roses in this photograph were blooming on a fine morning in June, but they were captured last October. The plants are part of the Earth-Kind Rose trial at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, where 32 repeat-blooming varieties were planted in spring 2010. Throughout the first two growing sea- sons — seasons featuring record-high summer temperatures, periods of drought, winter blizzards, and Hurricane Irene — they were never fertilized and never sprayed. More impressively, they were only watered during their first summer. After that, these Earth- Kind Roses were on their own. Developed by Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M System, Earth-Kind® Landscaping promotes “research- proven techniques to provide maximum garden and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting the environment." For more about Earth-Kind gardening, visit aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/. So can roses be among the low-mainte- nance shrubs in your garden? In a word, yes. In 1996, Dr. Steve George at Texas A&M University began the Earth-Kind Rose research program, wherein the shrubs must bloom throughout a growing season despite little or no care. “We wanted to show everyone, especially those who are not yet gardeners, how successful they can be with certain landscape roses that are beauti- ful, easy to grow, and — contrary to public perceptions — do not need any harsh chemi- cals,” Dr. George says, “and we have.” The Texas results persuaded Peter Kukielski, NYBG’s rosarian, to try a similar approach at his home base. “No such pro- gram existed for the Northeast,” he says, “and I thought we should have representa- tion in this great movement.” The plan was to place the trial near the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden. The powers-that-be, however, fearing a patch of dead plants — which they thought surely would happen when roses weren’t fertilized or sprayed — decreed that the trial bed had to be secluded. It was tucked in an area with at least half a day of sun and good air circulation. Now visitors to the Garden go out of their way to seek out the trial area. As part of a scientific endeavor, Kukielski had to follow Earth-Kind guidelines for his test plots. In addition to no fertilizers or pesticides and minimal water, these param- eters included rototilling three inches of compost into the soil before planting, using only own-root roses (not grafted), and dressing all plants with three inches of mulch in both spring and fall. And that’s it. While all roses performed well — not a dud in the lot — some were exceptional. With the help of volunteers who record monthly evaluations covering foliage, abundance of flowers, and growth habit, Kukielski reports that the following cultivars have received the highest marks to date: Mandarin Ice, All the Rage, Knock Out, Ole, and Home Run. With the exception of Knock Out, all have been introduced within the past five years. This last has not surprised Kukielski, who points out that “the program meets the gardening public’s demand for chemical-free plants and has spurred breeders to create great, care-free roses.” Try them. You’ll really appreciate them as you sit back and relax while enjoying their color and beauty all season. GREEN SCENE • may/june2012 13 Photo by Ivo. M. Vermeulen Potting Shed The Art of Growing ne of my favorite holiday rituals is the Coining of the Lasagna. Every Christmas, my friend Sarah brings over an aluminum platter tied up with fancy satin ribbons and topped off by long fragrant branches from her husband Reno’s rosemary bush, a well-sheltered specimen of Rosmarinus officinalis growing in their Zone 5 garden. It’s a celebratory presentation, and certainly Sarah’s homemade lasagna with the chicken livers and creamy Bechamel sauce deserves nothing less. The first time I put Reno’s rosemary “twigs” into a jar of water I was merely gling for extra counter space. Yet that little herb bouquet sat on my kitchen windowsill the whole holiday season, and as the days got longer and sunshine started backlighting the prisms of the glass 1 could see magnified nodules forming along the branches that were below the water line. By the end of January there were strands of thread-like hairs. When a mass of white roots filled the jar, it was my Louis Pasteur moment. I had accidentally discovered an easier method of starting rosemary “trees” — with far more elegant results — than what I originally described in my book. The Potted HerbWm). The only tricky part might be getting water roots to change their lifestyle and start living it up in terra firma. The sooner this happens, the better, so I will transplant each rosemary tree-to-be into its own 3-inch plastic pot right after all the branches are putting out roots. That gives me enough candidates for next year’s holiday gifts, with back-up recruits if some don’t make it. My potting medium is a well-drained mix with lots of gravel — think Mediterranean countries — but light on organic matter such as the humus-like soil or compost that you’d find in a forest where, obviously, rosemary doesn’t grow. Next bit of business is how much green- ery to remove from the stems. Though there are two schools of thought. I’ve tried it both ways and can honestly report back: it won’t make a difference. But if you’re of the opinion that photosynthesis works better with more leaves left on the stem, go for it. Personally, I admire athletes who practice visualization exercises, imagining what their goal is right from the kick-off, and so I try to simulate how my plants should shape up in the endgame, pinching off unnecessary leaves right away. I say enjoy your fresh rosemary — tonight — under the skin of a roasted chicken. Or why not add pizzazz to that take-out pizza? After removing lower leaves but allow- ing three-inches of green to remain at the top, I also pinch out the growing tip at this time. Energy is now redirected into produc- Q)l^ THE GOES, 14 GREEN SCENE • may/iune2012 i ing a bushy head, rather than adding more height. After all, I’m already working with a tall and elegant starter proportion, a stem that is 12 to 15 inches high from the top of the pot — one of the perks of rooting longer branches of rosemary rather than short semi- hardwood cuttings the way I used to do it. Next, I wiggle a bamboo stake into the soil, right alongside the rosemary, and tie both verticals together with thin pieces of raffia. The top surface is tamped down with the eraser end of a pencil, and then misted until water is seeping out the bot- tom. After that I place my potted-up twigs of rosemary in a bright and sunny window, clustered together on a platter filled with pebbles and some water, because they look good all hanging out together, enjoying the ambient humidity. There’s no dedicated watering schedule, which forces a grower to pay attention, but generally speaking I water when the soil feels dry one inch down or if the pots feel light in weight. However, never let the soil get bone dry. During the winter months I regularly treat the gang to showers under the kitchen faucet, which also keeps their leaves clean of potential infestation. I do not cut off any lateral branches at this stage; if I need rosemary for a recipe, I keep pinching out the growing tips. This will contribute to bushier heads, as well as thickening up the trunks. Our goal is to Story and illustrations by Abbie Zabar eventually remove the bamboo stakes so that each rosemary tree, like any well-grown tree, can support top growth on its own. I’ll have the beginnings of a rosemary arboretum by springtime following this routine. That’s about when I’m repotting all of them into individual porous clay contain- ers, which means really staying on top of the watering, but I want the pots to breathe. Besides, it’s visually worth it. As soon as the days get warmer, the whole collection goes outside, where they are hand watered every morning — just as the sun comes up — and fed with a weak compost tea, weekly. For me, gardening is an exquisite process. From a holiday bouquet that’s also a work-in-progress, to the transplanting, the pruning, even the pleasure of tying neat little wisps of raffia, it’s an art happening at every single stage. Enjoy the the rooting and the route. Abbie Zabar writes about gardening in New York City as the ongoing urban challenge. Her illustrated articles appear in many American and British publications, and her book, The Potted Herb, is now considered a garden classic. ©Abbie Zabar, 201 2. All Rights Reserved jyjiG IN TIME, BECOMES A GREEN SCENE • may/iune2012 15 Oh Deer! by Laura Brandt [Suburba n sprawl has created ideal deer habitat: private cul-de-sacs, wooded home sites, more forest edge, lush plantings, and well-tended lawns. It’s as if we’ve put out a sign saying “Deer Diner.” Although these creatures seem at home in the landscapes we’ve created, most are not welcome (though to be honest, we’re in landscape). Rather than hiding, deer today are parading down the middle of Wisteria Lane! By understanding deer vulnerabilities and behaviors, you can make your property less attractive to these nimble — and hungry — four-legged creatures. While it may not be possible to eliminate all the deer damage all the time, you can use effective strategies for minimizing the destruction in your yard. “A multi-faceted approach works best,” says Josh Morin, manager and ISA-certified arborist for Bartlett Tree Experts in Bala Cyn\vyd. “Deer are highly adaptable animals. The damage they do is directly based on their level of hunger and the amount of available food,” he says. “Most damage occurs in their established walking, feeding, and bedding routes. The key is to interrupt their established patterns so that they’ll find easier places to feed.” Deer will look for “fast food” the same way that we do when we’re really hungry. If they find a barrier, they’ll move to a buffet down the road. There are three basic approaches to deer management: employing noxious repellents, constructing physical barriers like fences, and planting distasteful plants. Many of us have tried or heard about using soaps and human hair to repel deer. According to Rhonda Massingham Hart in her book. Deerproofing Your Yard and Garden, tallow-based (animal origin) soaps can be effective at the rate of 450 bars per acre. However, these soaps tend to attract rodents who will chew on soapy bark. Human or pet hair scattered around the garden may offend wild deer; however, it is not as effective with more urbanized deer. Most deer repellents on the market today generally contain mixtures of garlic, putres- cent egg solids, and hot peppers. Some may contain peppermint oil, white pepper, cloves, or cinnamon. Their efficacy depends on factors such as application method and coverage, seasonality, and weather conditions. Many need re-application after it rains. 16 GREEN SCENE • may/june 201 2 j j deer repellents, be sure to include an application in mid-October through mid- November. “It’s important to get a repellent down before the deer set up their feed- ing patterns for the winter,” says Patrick Parker, program director for SavATree, in Bedford Hills, NY. SavATree’s residential applications last for a month or two, and some last up to six months, explains Parker. “Repellents improve each year, but I haven’t seen anything that works one hundred percent. Deer nibble treated plants just to see if it’s something good to eat.” The best advice for applying sprays is to “switch it up,” because the deer get used to odor-based repellents, Parker notes. Keep the deer guessing! Rotating repellents and constantly out- thinking the deer takes time away from your [GREEN SCENE • may/iune2012 17 Oh Deer! enjoyment of your property. If you don’t want to spend your time chasing animals, like Bill Murray’s maniacal character in the movie Caddyshack, consider fencing. Fences Deer can easily jump over a 5-foot fence, and the most ambitious animals can clear 6 to 8 feet. Ideally, your entire property should be fenced in before deer damage starts. Typical deer fences are constructed of wood, metal, plastic, or composite posts secured with galvanized wire mesh and standing about 8 feet high. Although effective, they may be too conspicuous for many homeown- ers. “Invisible” prefabricated deer netting is both effective and aesthetically pleasing. Constructed of black plastic mesh, the material blends into the landscape while protecting the property. For over two decades, Benner’s Gardens of Phoenixville has been helping residential customers exclude deer from their proper- ties with high-strength polypropylene mesh Protect your property with Wiir&iamMf EmMsiMm Deer Fencing Systems. Benner’s Gardens -since 1992- 1-800-BIG-DEER BennersGardens.com 18 GREEN SCENE • may/june2012 fencing systems. The company has a variety of do-it-yourself kits available in various lengths, starting at 100 feet of fencing mate- rial, at heights of 7 to 8 feet. Installation options are available for both small and large properties. “Due to their poor eyesight and visual depth perception, deer have trouble discern- ing the height of the fencing material and won’t risk getting injured trying to jump over it,” says Guy Keon, general manager of Benner’s Gardens retail operation. With the new sturdy clip system from Benner’s Gardens, the fence material can be attached to a fencepost. “If a client has an existing fence, the material can be installed using the existing support posts and around existing trees,” says Keon. The mesh fencing can be used on a sea- sonal basis in limited areas. “Some use the fencing only in winter to protect evergreens,” Keon adds. “Others use the fencing around the pool area to prevent deer trampling the pool cover during winter.” While fencing can be effective, something simpler may be worthwhile. One of the most promising tactics to try, according to Hart, is monofilament or fishing line that is strung 2 to 3 feet high. The deer will bump into it and retreat elsewhere. Just make sure you don’t bump into it too! Designing fnr Deer Beverly Auvil, of Beverly Auvil Landscape Design, often designs gardens for clients with deer issues. This Quakertown-based profes- sional landscape designer’s own yard once served as the local deer buffet. “I tell my clients that the only reliable pro- tection against deer damage is fencing,” says Auvil. “Deer can jump high and they can jump far, but they can’t do both. Installing two 4-foot-high fences, 4 feet apart, solved my deer problem. I recommend this strategy to my clients.” When designing gardens for residents in deer-prone areas, Auvil uses primarily native plants that deer do not like, such as MonardcL, Asclepias, ferns, American holly, native pieris (Pieris floribundd), switchgrass varieties (Panicum sp.), and herbs like lavender. While there are many lists regarding plants and deer, one thing is certain: the deer do not read them. Deer fodder depends on regional and individual preferences — just like with humans. That said, professionals find Rutgers University’s list of “Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance” useful. We have included a short list of plants of both deer preferences and dislikes, based on this list. In general, deer will avoid fuzzy, smelly, prickly, and bitter plants. Then again, they eat thorny roses, don 't thef. Laura Brandt is a "Bucks" County garden writer who sees an occasional buck or two in her garden. Deer Likes & Dislikes Deer Candy • American arborvitae {Thuja occidentalis) • Cherry, plum trees (Prunus sp.) • Hostas • Rhododendron sp. (includes azaleas) • Strawberry (Fragraria sp.) • Tulips • Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei) • Yew {Taxus sp.) Distasteful to Deer • Andromeda {Pieris sp.) • Bayberry {Myrica sp.) • Bleeding Heart {Dicentra sp.) • Boxwood {Buxus sp.) • Catmint {Nepeta sp.) • Ferns • Garlic, Chives, Onions {Allium sp.) • Herbs; e.g. Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary • Mint Family Plants (mentha, salvia, lavender) • Northern Sea Oats {Chasmanthium sp.) • Russian Sage {Perovskia sp.) • Switch Grass {Panicum sp.) SOURCE: njaes. rutgers. edu/deerresistance Photos bv Laura Brandt Deer dislike most of these plants. Web Resources Rutgers: Deer Damage Management information snyderfarm. rutgers. edu/deer.html Benner's Gardens bennersgardens. com Bartlett Tree Experts SavATree bartlett.com savatree.com GREEN SCENE • may/iune2012 19 ■■■■I THE BARNES FOUNDATIO Sign up today for our renowned Horticulture Program OPEN ENROLLftAENT FOR FALL 2012 CLASSES IN MERION For information and registration: www.barnesfoundation.org or call 610.667.0290 X4 Plan your visit today, for reservations and information; ^^-www.nen|oursmansion.of^ I 1-800-651-6912 Alapocas Drive and Powder Mill Road (Route 141), Wilmington, DE 19803 Ci201?.TIie Nemours Foundation. Nemoms is s registered trademark otttie Nemours Foundstion. 1060_AIDMC 20 GREEN SCENE • may/june 201 2 YOU CAN STAND AND GAZE IN AWE. BUT WE’D RATHER YOU CAME IN AND PUT YOUR FEET UP. Felt our famed hospitality all around you. Relaxed in front of our log fires. Dined like a king. And slept like a baby in our luxurious four-poster beds. You see, in Ireland, nothing’s too much trouble for our guests. So yes, the grandeur of our castles will astound you. But it’s the warmth and friendliness inside them that will take your breath away. and great travel deals, visit discoverireland.com Jump into Ireland Rejuvenating the PHS and Its Partners^) Work to Polish I a Philly Gem | by Denise Cowie L ike a rich tapestry, Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway unRirls for more than a mile, from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to City Hall. Stretching along its length, one artistic or educational vignette after another illustrates the depth and variety of the city’s cultural attractions. Weaving them all together with threads of green is the art of horticulture — the numerous parks and gardens that beautify the broad boulevard and give it human scale. When the new Barnes Foundation museum opens on May 19, it will add to the wealth of both art and horticulture along the Parkway, for the galleries that house the Barnes’s world-famous collec- tion of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern art, and other artifacts are surrounded by 4.5 acres of gardens designed by renowned landscape architect Laurie Olin. The gardens are intended to help visi- tors transition from the busy street to a calmer state as they prepare to view great art. But Olin also wanted to refer- ence Dr. Albert Barnes and his estate in Merion, Pa., where the collection origi- nally resided in galleries surrounded by an arboretum. “Part of what we have tried to do is produce a landscape that is quite rich and has specific plants, and ensembles of plants, that recall things from that estate, and give it an ambience that you normally wouldn’t be able to find in the city,” Olin says. The new museum will celebrate its opening with a three-day party over the Memorial Day weekend, when it will be open free to the public. The open- ing might be considered a culminating achievement in a years-long series of upgrades and improvements that have polished the Parkway’s luster and made it ever more inviting to pedestrians. “The whole idea is to make the Parkway less of a highway, to make it more people-friendly and walkable,” says Nancy Goldenberg, vice president of planning for the Center City District. “Over a decade of work, we now have this wonderful new landscape and new destinations to have fun in and visit.” Some of the enhancements are low-key but make a big difference to visitor enjoy- ment, such as improved signage, safer pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, effective lighting, and new places to sit and eat. Other changes have a more dramatic impact, such as the 2006 restoration of the gardens surrounding the splendid Swann Memorial Fountain at Logan Square, also designed by Olin’s firm, OLIN. The project was overseen by PHS, and the landscape includes lush planting beds that change with the sea- sons, as well as new Pauloivnia tomentosa trees grown especially for the site by Longwood Gardens. More recent refur- bishments include the gardens surround- ing the Museum of Art and the addition of a sculpture garden atop underground parking; rejuvenation of the historic land- scaping at the Rodin Museum; and reno- vation of pocket parks like Aviator Park, Three Parkway Plaza, and Shakespeare Park. “The Parkway is ready to showcase itself to the world once again, especially around the Barnes opening,” says Drew Becher, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), which plays a major role in many of the landscapes along the boulevard. “I think it will help define Philadelphia as having one of the preeminent streets in the world.” Starting this spring, the attractions of the Parkway Museums District are at the heart of “With Art Philadelphia,” a promotional campaign “prompted by the idea that the world’s biggest art story is happening in Philadelphia,” says Cara Schneider of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. Aimed at visitors from all over the globe, the campaign is supported by a coalition of cultural interests and embraces visual arts in all their forms. Although the Parkway is part of * Fairmount Park, and therefore falls under ^ the purview of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, a dizzying number of enti- ties are involved in its ongoing renais- sance. These include the Center City District; the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; the Philadelphia Museum of Art; the Barnes Foundation; the Parkway Council Foundation; private founda- tions such as The Pew Charitable Trusts, the William Penn Foundation, and the Knight Foundation; and numerous other cultural and educational institutions as well as the city and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. How do they keep from tripping all over each other? Partnership. It’s a word that comes up often as people talk about the Parkway. As Becher points out, “Here’s one place where everyone is working together and it is making a huge difference.” “There is collaboration with all the institutions along the Parkway,” says Olin. “Everyone is pitching in, in a nice way.” Nancy O’Donnell can vouch for that. O’Donnell oversees the public landscapes design and management group at PHS, and as such has a hand in maintaining "The Parkway will help define Philadelphia as having one of the preeminent streets^ in the world. — Drew Becher Art on the Parkway a variety of gardens along the Parkway — or parts of them. “PHS manages some of the grounds at the art museum, including the front flanking the steps, the courtyard, and Anne d’Harnoncourt Drive up to the west entrance, but not the sculp- ture garden,” she explains. PHS also has responsibility — along with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation — for the Azalea Garden behind the museum and the gardens at Logan Square and the Rodin Museum. (That museum will reopen this summer.) Maintaining public gardens means dealing with the public, but O’Donnell has encountered very little deliberate vandalism. More often, the problem is people taking shortcuts that tear up turf, or revelers falling into the flower beds. But anything can happen, and occasionally does, such as the night a car became airborne and landed in the Logan Square gardens. Since last year, PHS has used no pesticides or herbicides on these sites. “It’s totally organic,” O’Donnell says, which means that “instead of trying to treat prob- lems with individual plants, it’s about soil structure — building it up, using compost and compost tea, and so on.” In addition to the Barnes, another garden will open on the Parkway in May. Under the guid- ance of the Center City District, Sister Cities Park, in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, has been redesigned to include a children’s garden at the north end with an adjacent boat pond, and a bluestone plaza at the southern end with a fountain commemorating Philadelphia’s “Sister Cities” — it has 10 of them. The garden area is inspired by the Wissahickon Valley, Goldenberg says, and will feature boulders and tree logs and a meandering path for kids that mimics a river. “There’s a new cafe pavilion in the middle with a green roof, and all the vegetation is native,” Sister Cities Park Logan Square 601 N. Ithan Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 BeaumontRetirement.com “We love Beaumont... my husband and I are really engaged in every aspect of the community. ” E. Rosen, resident 4033 West Chester Pike (Rte,3) Newtown Square, PA 1 9073 610-356-8035 • www.mostardi.com What’s So Special About Beaumont? For one, you’ll own it. 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In season, a steady stream of cars pulls in, carrying florists, weekend garden- ers, and suburban families shopping for fresh produce. Few can resist the zinnias: a couple of bunches for a dinner party, or several hundred for a wedding. I'hey pull fresh-cut blooms from buckets at the store, or wade into the chest-high sea of flowers with a pair of scissors helpfully provided by the proprietors. Gary McKeown, 56, represents the third generation ofMcKeowns to work the farm, which is celebrating its centennial this year. In addition to growing the usual tomatoes, squash, corn, peppers, and beans, he has been seeding and transplanting zinnias — and handing out scissors — for about two decades. “When people come they know they’re getting [flowers] right off the plant. It's not like they’re sitting there, imported — they’re fresh that day,” McKeown says. Gary's grandflither, James H. McKeown, a coal hauler from Ireland, purchased 12 acres in 1912. On weekends, he’d load up his horse-drawn cart and sell asparagus door- to-door in Philadelphia. Now, the farm is bordered on the south by the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Plymouth Meeting Mall is just a few hundred yards away. But a buffer of trees preserves a sense of isolation amid the sprawl of suburbia. McKeown’s sister, Sally McCracken, recalls selling sweet corn as a child with another brother, Ferry, from a picnic bench along the road. “There was no noise, no traf- fic, no nothing. I would run out and literally stop them in the middle of the road and yell ‘Sweet corn!”’ McCracken says. Sally, inspired by the cutting garden of her mother-in-law, a PHS member, suggested growing and selling zinnias about 20 years ago. “1 just tried 28 ^ 1 1 An Ocean of Color mrnM h I li I li W Maple Acres Farm The Zen of Zinnias Retirement Living Since 1967 Gwynedd, PA • 215-643-2200 • www.foulkeways.org Guided by Time-Honored Quaker Values l^xiingAge'PA Ml SirifcM iBf A* Foulkeways* at Gwynedd does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or sexual orientation. one row, and the response from the customers! They just loved it,” she says. Business blossomed, so to speak, and McKeown kept adding rows. Today, eight of the farm’s 30 acres are devoted to zinnias. “Most people would’ve never planted that much,” McKeown said. “People thought it was a waste of space, but it’s just something different than a regular vegetable stand.” What was once a simple farm has become a real business, with strawberries in late spring, hayrides in autumn, potted plants, garden furniture, and on-staff florists. Surplus produce goes to an Amish fam- ily who turns it into jams and butters and sauces, or is fed to the farm’s cows and pigs, which are raised hormone-free. And those fields of zinnia provide natural advertising. “There was so much response for the flowers,” Sally says. “We got differ- ent people in. Now the flowers are just as important as the produce.” Zinnias come in as many colors as they do different sizes, making them perfect for wed- dings. At the summer peak, customers load cars with hundreds of stems. 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But people love to see it.” Zinnias are ideal for a pick-your-own farm. “They keep branching, the more you cut them,” Sally says. “A little kid could cut a bloom and that thing’s still going to thrive and branch.” McKeown, who learned to farm along- side his father (also named James H. McKeown) starts a mix (usually from the Benary seed company) of zinnia seeds in 72-hole trays with peat moss in his greenhouse in March. Seedlings are trans- planted outdoors using tractors in June — 15,000 of them. Once in the soil outside, they lay underneath plastic sheeting where they’re irrigated, two rows at a time. By July, they’re in full bloom. The huge supply keeps prices low; one bunch of seven sells for $1.50. During the omA aeco^ Unique Artists Pieces and Inventory from 10 am - 5 pm Sunday by Appt. Only Closed Monday 4 Union Hill Road • West Conshohocken 61 0.825.5525 www.gardenaccents.com 32 GREEN SCENE • may/|une20l2 m Proven Most Effective Deer and Animal Repellents Available’^ (CT Ag. 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Definitely Pine Run. 777 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 www.pinerun.org PANPHA winter, McKeown tests the soil, works on cover crops, and lays fertilizer. Sally McCracken is proud of how her brother has kept the family farm thriving, and she loves still being a part of it. “Opening the farm to the public was a big step to take,” she says. “Gary’s heart, and his life, is the farm.” Sally knows that their father — and their grandfather — would approve. “If you don’t change with the times,” she says, “a farm will go under.” Gary’s off-season work pays off as summer arrives when the fields of zinnias bloom anew, catching the eyes of motorists on Narcissa Road. Whether they’re stumbling upon Maple Acres for the first time or have been coming for years, the McKeown family welcomes them in, scissors in hand. Maple Acres Farm is located at 2656 Narcissa Road in Plymouth Meeting, PA. For more information, call 610-828-7395 or visit mapleacresfarm.com. 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Spring flowers, tulips, viburnum, anemone, and cherry branches add subtle contrast and curving line. Paul Cezanne, Mont Sainte-Victoire, 1892-1895 A parallel design captures the spirit of Rousseau with green tree fern, aralia leaf, blue agapanthus, orange ornithogalum, and kangaroo paw. The focal flower, white lisianthus edged in pink, mimics the lady. Art in Bloom By Jane Godshalk, AIFD • Photographs by Laura Pearson Monochromatic colors, tints and tones of green, and subtle accents of blue and orange make this forest a mys- terious place. The lady in the light Belle Epoque dress is an unexpected focal point. The floral interpretation of Cezanne's painting uses horizontal planes to mirror the striations of Mont Sainte- Victoire. Muted earth tones contrast with forms of green and gold, while an under color of violet evokes the purple shadows. 4 William Glackens, Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1915 Strong colors and geometric forms float in space with delicate brushstrokes. Notice the similarity to the background in Renoir's nude. The strong interplay of blue hydrangea, DIanthus Green Trick, red gerbera, and hypericum berries make rounded forms that overlap in a spirited dance. Spheres of willow and green yarn add a contem- porary accent, and lirope shelters the design. 38 GREEN SCENE • may/june2012 Along with art lovers everywhere, PHS and other organizations are celebrating the opening of the new Barnes Foundation campus on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia this May. This extensive collection includes works by some of the greatest European and American masters of Impressionism, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern art, as well as African sculpture, Pennsylvania German decorative arts. Native American textiles, metalwork, and more. Gardens, landscapes, and flowers were the inspirations for many of the artists in the Barnes collection, including Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse. Dr. Barnes, along with his wife, Laura, encouraged this relationship with renowned education programs in both horticulture and art. Universal elements of design can be found in all aspects of nature and relate to both painting and floral design. These elements, color, line, form, light, space, size, texture, and pattern, make it possible to interpret the work of artists using flowers. 1. Renoir The Barnes Foundation has the largest collection of Renoir paintings in the world. Renoir was among the founders of the Impressionist style and captured light and color with delicate brushstrokes. 2. Cezanne Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne is often called the Father of Modernism. His planes of color and delicate brush strokes marked the beginning of abstraction. 3. Rousseau Post Impressionist Henri Rousseau painted in the Native or Primitive style. Although he never visited exotic places, his dream-like paintings transport viewers to other lands. 4. 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Garden Design, Installation & Maintenance PINE-NEEDLE MULCH Wholesale and Retail 610-701-9283 renee52@comcast.net 40 GREEN SCENE • may/iune2012 NURSERIES PLANTS WITH WINTER COLOR Heath • Heather • Dwarf • & Mini Conifers Witch Hazels • Japanese Maples HICKORY HILL HEATHER 2473 Hickory Hill Rd, Oxford, Pa. 19363 610-932-3408 www.hickorYhillheather.com RARE & UNUSUAL PLANTS • Specimen plants • Pond plants • Bonsai • Orchids • Hardy cacti • Tropicals • Sculptured trees and shrubs • Perennials • Unique Flower and gift shop. 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He has won countless ribbons at the Philadelphia International Flower Show and over the course of three decades has acquired a formidable expertise on the subject. In his new book, Bulb Forcing for Beginners & the Seriously Smitten, Art breaks down the process into easy-to-follow components, from planting bulbs in the appropriate growing medium to timing their dormant periods. He writes, “Bulb forcing requires no green thumb. As long as you can put soil and bulbs in a pot without mortally wounding yourself, you’ll succeed.” His book is filled with this kind of gentle humor. Better yet, Art is an ace photog- rapher, and there are over 350 beautiful images to help you achieve bulb nirvana. Look for a copy of Bulb Forcing for Beginners and the Seriously Smitten at the McLean Library. It is also available at gardenlunacy.com or Amazon. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685} The name of the publication is Green Scene, published bimonthly by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, 100 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Editor is Pete Prown, 100 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Extent and nature of circulation: the figures that follow are average numbers of copies for each issue for the preceding 12 months of the catego- ries listed. Printed: 11,500 Total paid circulation: 11,350 Total distribution: 11,400 Copies not distributed in above manner: 100 Actual number of copies of a single issue published nearest to the filing date: 10,250 I certify that the statements made above by me are correct and complete: Pete Prown, editor September 28, 201 1 Protect your GA.RDEN from rabbits and small critters. NEW! Plantskydd'^ Granular Rabbits and Small Critter Repellent Sprinkle Plantskydd throughout your garden. It couldn't be easier! 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Contact Van Engelen for our 52-page wholesale flower bulb price list or John Scheepers for our colorful 88-page Beauty from Bulbs catalog. Contact Kitchen Garden Seeds for our 60-page catalog with over 500 gourmet vegetable, herb and flower seeds. It has a wealth of practical gar- dening tips from Barbara Damrosch and wonderful recipes from renowned U.S. chefs. €m5c1c»i Phone: (860) 567-8734 www.vancngelen.com John Scheepers Phone: (860) 567-0838 www.johnscheepers.com Kitchen Garden Seeds^ Phone: (860) 567-6086 www.kitchcngardcnsecds . co m Sen'ing America’s finest gardens since 1908. GREEN SCENE • may/june 201 2 41 W ith more than 40 years of volun- teering for PHS under this heit, Alan Slack has seemingly done it all. From serving on PHS Council to chairing Flower Show committees and answering questions in the McLean Library, Alan is equal parts gardening knowledge, enthusiasm, and roll-up-your-sleeves detetmination. Alan has another passion, too — making sure PHS and its work will he sustained in the future. Alan has made wonderful gifts to the organization, including 450 gardening books to the Library. He sold a vacation house on the Chesapeake Bay and donated the proceeds to PHS. At this point in his life, howevet, Alan, who is in his eighties, has wanted to do something more. As a result, he made a generous gift to PHS in his will. This gift will assist PHS across the broad spectrum of future activities, from the acclaimed City Harvest program that feeds hungry families to caring for the beautiful downtown landscapes of Philadelphia. It will even help out the Flower Show’s amazing “Horticourt” that he so dearly loves. What inspired Alan? “I owe more to PHS than PHS owes me,” he says with a typically big smile. “It’s been a grand experience, and I’ve made a ton of super friends over the years.” Together with his late wife, Charlotte, Alan was recognized with a PHS Certificate of Merit in 1994. When asked about his years as a volunteer, he uses adjectives like enriching, rewarding, and julfilling. Alan deeply understands the crucial role volun- teers play in the work of PHS, which is why he’s been so generous with his time. He also reafFirms that securing PHS’s future is a task fot today’s donors, which is why gift bequests are so important. To the point, he sim- ply says, “The organization must go on. Everyone grows at PHS, and it’s one of the few nonprofits that combine people from all walks of life. And that’s amazing in this day and age.” As for the lifelong friendships he’s made through the years, Alan says wryly, “Gardeners are generous people and, more importantly, plants aren’t political. I can honestly say that the friends I’ve made through PHS have helped shape my life. And that’s one of the greatest gifts PHS has given to me.” sM! A variety of planned giving vehicles can be very benefi- cial to donors, including bequest intentions. Charitable Gift Annuities, and Trusts. To learn about making a planned gift to PHS, please contact Kate Wilhelm, senior vice president, at 215-988-8883, or visit PHSonline.org and click on "Support PHS" at the top. Joe knows plantSy Joe knows treesy Toe knows JlowerSy Joe knows design knows Jack! o oeape Our award winning designers {including Joe) are transforming landscapes.. creating native, contemporary and romantic gardens where dreams are realized through horticultural craftsmanship and innovative design. visit us online at stoneybanknurseries.com A Complete Design-Build Company \ 6 1 0-45 9-5 1 00 j 61 Stoney Bank Road | Glen Mills, PA 19342 % Residential Landscape ^ Master Planning • Installation » Irrigation Design Osmocote Smart-ReleaK* Plant Food Flower & Vegetable . PLANT FOOD Pormijjatfd for V Introducing a great new way to feed all your outdoor plants. Osmocote® is now available in an easy-to-use bottle. 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Meadowood ^ 3205 Skippack Pike Worcester, PA 1 9490 610-584-3893 wvvw.meadowood.net Photo by Rob Cord 'lo Design by Chonticleer GREENSCENE July- August 2012 16 Surrounded by Art This Chester County garden is a tour-de- force in creativity. 24 Sitting Pretty We take a look at some garden chairs that will knock you out and give you ideas for your own outdoor spaces. 30 Tips From the Flower Show We ask two Flower Show exhibitors for quick tips on improv- ing your outdoor living space. 34 Fabric! If we’re talking about outdoor furniture, let’s not forget the fabric. You’ll want to pick colors and patterns that harmonize with your flower and foliage choices. Columns 38 Floral Design Learn how to make arrangements for the outdoors. 42 Hudson Valley Seeds This heirloom seed company lets artists express themselves on its seed packs. Departments 6 Letter from the Editor 8 Vistas Features 4 Garden Historian Meet Charles Birnbaum, who strives to keep historic American gardens alive. PHSi/fe PHSTravel A New Section for PHS Members! 10 12 4 GREEN SCENE • July- August 2012 The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture. Cover photo by Rob Cardillo Landscape design by Gasper Landscape an ideal place ifuuirn; Ifj/ou could mingle the energy of the city, with the tranQuility of nature, it would be called an ideal place... It would be called Cathedral Village. Schedule a tour and see foryourself why Cathedral Village is an ideal place. 215.984.8621 855.769.6942 (toll free) A premier continuing care retirement communit^^ Cathedrai Villas 600 East Cathedral Road Philadelphia, PA 19128 www.cathedralvillage.com Nondenominational CCRC Accredited Since 1984 Affiliated With the lefferson Health S^'stem Letter from the Editor ANEW EOOK ou may have noticed that Green Scene is sporting a snazzy new look these days. To mark the magazine’s 40^^ anniversary (not to mention the 185^*^ of PHS), we’ve decided to give it a complete overhaul, both in design and content. We’re making it more contemporary while also maintaining our focus on gardening, design, the Flower Show, and more. New features include timely information about how to best use your PHS membership, as well as tips on fun things for gardeners to do in the region and while traveling. In this issue, the accent is on outdoor living, art, decor, and all things design-oriented. In our quest for the latest and greatest new plants, we often overlook the overall “composition” of our outdoor spaces. Indeed, many professional garden designers break down the home landscape into a series of vignettes, each providing a unique, compelling picture. The solution to a design situation can be as basic as finding an antique fixture or “found object” and doing something creative with it. In another story, we focus entirely on the art of sitting. We all like to sit outdoors, but on what? It’s a far more personal decision than most of us realize. Do you want something hard and classical, like a timeless Luytens bench or a wrought-iron chair? Or a soft and inviting seat with pillows and cushions? You could split the difference with a classic Adirondack chair. In this issue, you will find ideas for your own outdoor space where you relax with family or entertain friends. Or, if you’re like me, just sneak off alone to read a good book. The concept of outdoor lifestyle becomes all the more relevant when you consider that Philadelphia offers a good nine months of pleasant weather per year. Of course, we have a long warm season, but people are also active in the cooler months, as revealed in everything from the exercise boom to the rise of cozy outdoor fireplaces and audio-visual installations (yes, people are now watching TV and movies outside, via both tablets and flat-screens). And remember that a new outdoor room, like a patio, is substantially more affordable than an addition on your house. Wrapped in with all this is news on the latest gardening trends and ideas, all of which will help inform your gardening. Remember, the garden doesn’t necessarily stop at your back door. There are many ways to bring horticulture inside, and we’ll be exploring that in the months to come. Now it’s up to you: tell us what you think of our new look and content. Connect with PHS on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts. We’d love to hear from you. Pete Prown, Editor greenscene ©earthlink. net 6 GREEN SCENE • July - August 201 2 PHS EEDS. CROWING LIVES. INFORMATION 215-988-8800, phsonline.org MEMBERSHIP 215-988-8776, memserv@pennhort.org FLOWER SHOW 215-988-8899, theflowershow.com McLEAN LIBRARY 215-988-8772, mcleanlibrarY@pennhort.org YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS Our online database: pennhort.libanswers.com EVENTS & WORKSHOPS Visit PHSonline.org and click on "Calendar" STREET ADDRESS The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 1 00 N. 20'*^ Street, 5th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 MEDIA YouQES PHS SOCIAL GREEN scene Editor Pete Prown Senior Editor Jane Carroll Display & Classified Ads Manzo Media Group 610-527-7047 mmanzo@manzomediagroup. com Art/Design Baxendells' Graphic Printer ALCOM Printing Group, Inc. Chair John K. Ball President Drew Becher Vice President, Programs Maitreyi Roy GREEN SCENE (USPS 955580), Volume 40, No.4, is published bi-monthly (January, March. May, July, September. November) by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, a nonprofit member organization at 100 N. 20th St.. Philadelphia. PA 19103-1495. Single Copy: $5.00 (plus $2.00 shipping). Second-class postage paid at Philadelphia, PA 19103. POSTMASTER: Send address change to GREEN SCENE 100 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. © 2012 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Dig deeper... be ENCHANTED, be DELIGHTED, be INSPIRED. Wednesdays at Winterthur Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range of gardening topics. Programs last approximately one hour. July 4 Habitat & Habits of the Eastern Bluebird July 11 Vertical Gardening July 18 Hydrangea “How To” July 25 Weekends at Winterthur: The du Fonts Entertain Second Saturdays Garden Walks Learn fascinating, little-known details about the estate with our expert horticulture staff. Walks last appro.ximately 90 minutes. 1* July 14 Chimney' Swifts on Farm Hill August 1 1 Sunset from the Train Station Brown Horticulture Learning Center to Open! Adapted from an original estate greenhouse, this new classroom and meeting space serx’cs to enhance our outstanding garden programming. Wliat kind of programs would you like to see? Tell us at winterthur.org/Yourldeas. For more information call 800.448.3883 or visit winterthur.org. + Included with admission. J Members free. Winterthur is nestied in Deiaware’s beautiful Brandywine Valley on Route 52, between 1-95 and Route I. July - August 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 7 "r } Visfas--'-" - . A • iV- ■ I Af K 'li V grE6n sceKE ?3iA »?^v. mMMm As our lives become increasingly bound to technology, it becomes even more important to savor outdoor spaces arid the sense of balance they can provide. Closer to home, this makes our own landscapes, patios, lawns, and vistas even more precious, as they give lis a place to escape from the noise around us. In essence, that’s what this issue of Creen Scene is all about — reflecting on those treasured spaces where we can pause and take a deep, reaffirming breath. Light Artist Bruce Munro at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens has commissioned UK light artist Bruce Munro to present the exhibition Light: Installations. This is Munro’s first garden installation in the United States and will showcase never-before-seen views of Longwood at night. Light will feature seven large-scale outdoor installations and two installations within Longwood’s four-acre Conservatory, among other sites. “Longwood Gardens is thrilled to host Bruce Munro’s first large-scale exhibition in the U.S.,” says director Paul Redman. “His imaginative works will enchant and amaze all with their beauty and ingenuity.” This exhibition runs June 9 through September 29. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at longwoodgardens. org. Shop Online with PHS! Launched during the Flower Show, our online retail outlet, ShopPHS.o is up and running. Shop now for great gifts, such as PHS sterling leaf jewelry by Lagos or the 20 1 2 Flower Show scarf. You’ll also find gardening gear and PHS-logo merchandise, publications, and more. ROLLING ON THE RIVER Ground has been broken on Avram Hornik’s riverfront beer garden in Philadelphia, Morgan’s Pier. The open-air seasonal venue adjacent to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will feature live music, dancing and food reminiscent of a backyard picnic or barbecue. Groundswell Design Group, whose work you may have seen at the Philadelphia Flower Show, is working on the project. The firm is bringing in large linden trees, repurposed and reclaimed elements, and lighting to make for a welcoming and relaxing Delaware riverfront spot. Handmade Craftsmanship at Meadowbrook Farm Created by artisan Gregg Moore of Heirloom Home and Studio, these black terra cotta containers have the look and patina of an antique English pot, thanks to a hand-rubbed finish. They’re decorated with a single kale leaf, which Gregg spotted in Meadowbrook Farm’s vegetable garden. Says the artist, “Their kale was growing so beautifully that I knew it could be a symbolic link between Heirloom and Meadowbrook.” Gregg’s beautiful pots are available only at Meadowbrook Farm or online at ShopPHS.org. 10 GREEN SCENE • July- August 2012 second half is a fun guess- ing game about types of nests and the materials birds use to build them. Dress for the weather. Fee: $25 members, $30 non-members Registration: pennhort. net/evenfregi$trafion or 215-988-8872 Hail the many wonders of birds’ nests! Nests provide eggs and chicks with structural sup- port, a suitable microclimate, and protection from preda- tors and the elements. Take a peek into the world of bird nesting in this engaging ses- sion. The first half chronicles a pair of wood thrushes as they raise their two chicks, and the Saturday, July 28, 1-3 pm at Meadowbrook Farm Join PHS in January 2013 for a fascinating exploration of the flora and gardens of South India. Our 15-day, 14-night trip will showcase the early role of gardens and plants in medicinal, religious, culinary, com- mercial, and leisure activities in India, t will also illustrate how these roles and activities evolved in the colonial era and after independence from Britain. We will visit Mughal-style terrace gardens; British-style botanical gardens; and lively flower, vegetable, and spice markets. Our itinerary also includes some of South India’s most memorable sites, such as the Amba Vilas Palace in Mysore, the serene backwaters of Kerala, and the Portuguese- and Dutch- influenced town of Kochi. For more information, please contact Chela Kleiber at ckleiber@pennhort.org or 215-988-8775. Floral Fantasies with Damien Koh October 3-5 at Longwood Gardens PHS and Longwood Gardens present “Inspiring Floral Artistry — A Hallmark of Spectacular Design.” Special guest Damien Koh will lead presenta- tions for floral designers of all skill levels. Damien is an internationally acclaimed, highly sought- after floral artist based in Singapore. He is a member of AIFD and Professional Floral Communicators International. Damien has toured more than 30 cities worldwide as a lecturer, exhibitor, judge, and designer. Wednesday, October 3: Evening demonstration and reception Thursday, October 4: Two sessions for beginner and Intermediate arrangers Friday, October 5: Two workshops for experienced or professional arrangers For information, call 215-988-8897 or email fnarducci@pennhori. org. July -August 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 11 PHS Travel VIENNA Old-world opulence meets light-filled greenhouse at Restaurant Hansen, an eatery located in the basement of Vienna’s stock exchange building. What was once the mecca of high-powered finance is today the mecca of palate-pleasing haute cuisine. For breakfast, try the truffled scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and chervil creme fraiche or, for dinner, creagied-stlCedlillet ofWaldviertel beef witfiliianga,4^k-choi, and rice. WlPPliN^RSTRASSE 34 , VIENNA, hansen.co.at In the same building as Hansen, indulge your gardening whims at Lederleitner. There, you can peruse a rich selection of garden furniture, accessories, books, cut flowers, and potted plants. New trends in floral and garden culture can be found here, as well as home furnishings. There are eight Lederleitner locations throughout Austria, including Salzburg and Graz. SCHOTTENRING 16 , VIENNA, lederleitner.at 12 MASSACHUSETTS If you’re headed to northern New England or Cape Cod this summer, stop off at Garden in the Woods, the New England Wild Flower Society’s renowned botanic garden. Says executive Debbi Edelstein, “You’ll discover an unrivaled collection of both rare and common native plants offering a changing tapestry of flowers and foli- age through the spring, summer, and fall seasons.” Better yet, there’s free admission for PHS members when you display your membership card. Closed on Mondays. Framingham, MA, Newfi.org or 508-877-7630 NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Want to make your outdoor space more eclectic and exciting? Stop by Cottage and Garden for weathered European bistro sets that add old-style flair to your terrace, or one-of-a-kind statuary of fanciful creatures for your garden menagerie. Classic Guy Wolff pottery collectibles, unusual plant containers, unique faux bois furniture, accessories and antique garden tools will have you gardening in style. They also have lush, elegant topiaries to bring some green into your garden and home. 9 Bridge Street, 401-848-8477, cottageandgardeimewport.com While you’re in Newport, check out The Farmer’s Daughter for a unique array of unusual plants and shrubs to surprise and delight your senses. You’ll be charmed by the colors and scents of plants from all sea- sons, including heavenly summertime scents of herbs and hanging baskets cascading with color. Stroll through the display gardens and find inspira- tion in the professionally designed landscapes. 716 Mooresfield Road, 401-792-1340, thefarmersdaughterri.com OHIO BY JANE G. PEPPER My fascination with The Chef s Garden started when I asked Chef Jason Belcov where he found the baby vegetables we had just consumed. A month later, I visited this bustling 70-acre vegetable-growing operation near the shores of Lake Erie, where the Jones family and 140 employees ship their tasty treats to restaurants all over the United States, Mexico, Canada and Hong Kong. In summer, chefs can choose from 600 vegetable varieties, herbs, and edible flowers, including 70 varieties of tomatoes and 30 types of eggplant. In April, I found radishes and carrots of all hues, petite leeks, and spinach, just to mention a sampling, growing in hoops greenhouses. The Chef s Garden’s 80-plus micro green offerings include standard fare such as arugula, carrot tops, and amaranth. After a wonderful tasting, my new favorites were gold pea tendrils, tangy watercress blooms, and Chinese toon. The Chef s Garden operation includes the Culinary Vegetable Institute, an educational center for chefs that also hosts public dinners, cooking classes, and wine tastings, and Veggie U, which provides Earth to Table classroom kits for fourth graders. Their newest endeavors are a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm and a year-round shipping service to homeowners.*^ For more information on The Chef’s Garden, visit chefs-garden. com. 13 GARDEN HISTORIAN Charles A, Birnbaum BY DENISE COWIE Photo by Charles Birnbaum NDER ^ I — ^ \ and president of the Cultural Landscape Foundation, Charles A. Birnbaum is concerned not only with the design of new landscapes, but with the preservation and documentation of old ones. What should Delaware Valley homeowners do if they acquire an older home and suspect the garden may originally have been planned by a notable designer of the past? That’s not out of the question in a region where many renowned landscape architects have worked, including the Olmsted Brothers, Beatrix Farrand, and Marian Coffin. It was Coffin who designed gardens for several regional estates, including Gibraltar, where the gardens have been restored in recent years, and the Round Garden at Mt. Cuba in Delaware, where Thomas Sears designed the formal gardens. “Thomas Sears did a lot of work in Philadelphia, but how many survive today? We don’t know,” says Birnbaum. Or there’s George E. Patton, who worked on many of Philadelphia’s best-loved parks and public spaces, including the courtyard at the Betsy Ross House. “He designed a lot of gardens in and around Philadelphia, private gardens that could still be in existence,” Birnbaum says. To help raise public awareness of the nation’s designed landscape heritage, Birnbaum and his associates at the Cultural Landscape Foundation launched “What’s Out There” {tclf.org/laniiscapes), an online database that spans more than two centuries of landscape design and is searchable by landscape name, locale, designer, type, and style. Of course, it’s difficult to document individual private gardens unless you know the designer’s name. And many of the region’s old gardens were created by talented amateurs. “There’s probably a large number of people who have gardens that were not designed by a national master,” Birnbaum says. “But that doesn’t diminish them.” ^ July -August 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 15 A light beckons Simple and partner Michael Bowell use a combination of soulpture, found objects, and excellent plants to highlight this outdoor pergola and sitting area. Cleverly deployed lights ■ are merely icing On.the egke.g. irial » ' nSmSPI 'A A SIBBBlrm jpwH RROUNDED BY ART Visitors to this fanciful property in Malvern, PA, could be forgiven for wondering where the house ends and the garden begins. STORY BY DENISE COWIE • PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB CARDILLO Not only is the house owned by Michael Bowell and his partner, Simple, hugged by five acres of lush gardens, but the back of the living quarters morphs into a two-story greenhouse. And as visitors walk out the front door, they almost immediately step into another “house,” a fantasy creation of rooms framed out in wood outlined in tiny lights, but without roof or walls, and decorated with myriad lights, ponds, and plants both real and wrought in metal. From this open-air courtyard, paths punctuated by a gallery’s worth of playful art entice visitors out into the greater garden, meandering past ponds and bamboo thickets, tropical plants and hardy perennials, a vegetable garden, and even a chicken coop. It’s a perfect blend of art and garden. “It looks like somebody planted a house seed” that just grew up among the plants, says Marcelle Pick of Devon, president of the Violette de Mazia Foundation and a longtime friend of Bowell’s. On a balmy evening, thar fairytale notion is emphasized as the stars over- head compete with the neon twinkle of numerous moons, stars, and squiggles carved into metal tubes of lighting designed by Simple (yes, that’s his full legal name). “The garden is ever evolving, and it’s quirky,” says Bowell, who owns Create a Scene Inc., his aptly named garden-design-and-installation business. “For me, it kind of follows three childhood stories. The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter and the Wolf, since near the house it’s safer, more continued on page 22 July-August2012 • GREEN SCENE 17 Jjk E|u 1 18 GREEN SCENE • July -August 201 2 A cozy, glowing wonderland Looking closer, you'd see a superig use of tropical annuals and foliage to ereote the sense of a clearing in the jungle. Among the plant choices are impatiens, orchids, dahlias, ginger, begontds, opd caladium. Lesson learned: don't be afraid to mix your potted houseplants in with ^ ' i, A garden plants. juiy- August 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 19 Movement Found objects frequently become objets d'art in this garden, Here, part of an old chandelier has undergone a metamorphosis and emerged as the top of a fountain. The painted piece, plumbed to emit a jet of water, sits atop a tall pot in the outdoor "folly." -if .-X • GREEN SCENE A auiet plaro tq thinly This planter, in the^ shape of a classical head, is mottled with lichens after many seasons out in the elements. Seating for contemplative visitors is scattered through- out the garden. VVhy not have a little in your garden? i SJmple's creatures of 'toutidled grasses aim to •VTurpr-ise, delight, and, r If ypu'-r^^not careful, \ squirt unvvary ^ ^ visitors \A/ith V;/ater. f 1 22 V GREEN SGENI Structured, but the farther away you get, the more crazy, wild, and out-there it becomes.” A plethora of super-sized plants con- tribute to what Bowell describes as the “voluptuous plantings.” An avid orchid grower in the greenhouse for many years, he also was among the first plantsmen in the Philadelphia area to use tropical plants for dramatic impact in outdoor gardens. “Almost anything that is flowering or has gigantic foliage” might be utilized in the display area, he says, “including alocasias, bananas, cannas, and tons of flowering things such as agapanthus, crinum lilies, lantanas, and gingers.” Numerous hardy plants support the tropical theme. Cut-leaf sumac and giant stands of oakleaf hydrangeas, 20 feet across, compete for attention with tall stalks of Joe Pye weed and huge leaves of gunnera and ligularia, or the knobby knees of bald cypress and extravagant lotus in the larger ponds. Interspersed with all these are scores of perennials, as well as entire miniature landscapes in stone troughs. And then there’s the art. Although eccentric art has long been a part of the garden, these days it’s largely the domain of Simple, who delights in bringing inven- tive and surprising touches to the garden. “He is a skilled craftsman and also an excellent gardener, so he can combine those two traits in garden art quite wonderfully,” says R. William Thomas, executive director of Chanticleer, the pleasure garden in Wayne. In 2006, when Chanticleer hosted a major dinner for the national Garden Writers Association conference, Thomas commis- sioned Simple to craft neon sculptures to light the way in the darkened garden, to magical effect. 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GOMFOR'L, AND LIF'E.S'FYI.E NEEDS ARE THE PRIMARY GONSIDFIRA’FIONS. SrORY BY LAVRA BRANDL ' RHOTOGRAPUY BY ROB VARDlLl.O 24 GREEN SCENE Jut/ -August 201 2 • GREEN SCENE •V, TAKE A SEAT Designed by Jaap Sterk, this stylish bench and table are made of cast concrete. (Photo by Rob Cardillo) Made of forged steel, Camille Leavitt's hand- forged three-legged chair is very comfortable. It has a simple, elegant design, accented with a whimsical flower. Garden Accents now offers this artistic seating. Faux Bois is a type of naturalistic- looking outdoor furniture that imitates wood using conorete and other materials over a metal frame. The concrete is sculpted to look like tree branches in this unique chair. This rustic style is organic and moves with ease either outdoors or inside A twist on traditional Windsor chairs, these chairs by Three Cast Coins are made from cast aluminum and are available In a variety of colors and finishes. (Photo by Three Cast Coins) John Parker's latest creation is a “Roman” bench ihat is available with or without cushions designed by his wife, a textile artist. While black, white, and green wrought iron are the most requested oolors, Parker's custom designs are available in any color. 26 GREEN SCENE • July -August 2012 r ^ Dorothy were shopping for outdoor furniture in Emerald City I she might exclaim, “Wicker and aluminum and plastic — oh mf. Tangerine, kiwi, and buttercup — oh mf" Choosing from the many durable, high-tech materials and the wide world of colors available today can be confounding. Following are some of the most popular low-maintenance choices recommended by the design experts we talked to. Teak is ideal for outdoor furniture since its natural oils make it resistant to moisture, mildew, sun, insects, and the elements. Teak’s natural golden-brown color weathers to a lovely silvery gray over time. Eco-conscious furniture manufacturers use sustainably grown teak certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (ESC). Look for the FSC logo on teak and other FSC-certified woods such as eucalyptus, shorea, and cedar. All-weather wicker resembles natural wicker, but plastic resin makes it weather-resistant and easier to clean. High-density polyethylene fibers are hand woven onto powder-coated, rust-free aluminum frames. Typically, reputable manufacturers guarantee resin wicker against peeling, cracking, and fading. Strong, rustproof, and lightweight, cast aluminum chairs are suitable poolside, tableside, or on the porch. Durable powder-coated aluminum frames July -August 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 27 are available in a variety of finishes and modern or traditional styles. If you prefer heavier metal furniture, traditional wrought iron is available with durable coatings to help protect against rusting. Today’s recycled plastic furniture is boldly going where no plastic furniture has gone before, with both sophisticated and casual styles. You’ll find classic Adirondack chairs as well as Chippendale and Mission-style furniture in traditional colors, vibrant colors, or wood tones that ate fade resistant. Made with poly lumber, mainly from recycled milk jugs, the material is mold, mildew, and UV-ray resistant. According to rainforestrelief.org, poly lumber is the preferable eco-friendly material for outdoor furniture. Purpose. “How are you going to use your space?’’ asks Linda Moran of The Hill Company, located in Chestnut Hill and Worcester, Pa.. “Are you going to dine outside, relax, or do both? Some people don’t like to eat outside — they buy a table and chairs but they don’t use it that way. With a conversation-height table [about two feet high] and comfottable chairs, you can have both.” Also, look for “chat groups,” “deep seating,” and modulat sectionals for comfortable groupings. Color. “Your outdoor space shouldn’t look exactly like the interior,” says Moran. “This is your chance to have some fun. Choose somewhat brighter colors than you’d use indoors. Consider your favorite colors and the colors of your house.” Budget. Good furniture is an investment. “Consider buying a portion of the furniture this year and some next year,” says Moran. “It’s better to get high quality furniture that lasts than continued on page 36 28 GREEN SCENE • July -August 201 2 Landscape by Gaspe ”' Landscape (gosper.ne-' Plan your visit today, for reservations and information: www.ne^ursmansion.org I 1-800-651-6912 Alapocas Drive and Powder Mill Road (Route 141), Wilmington, DE 19803 S>201?.lhe Nemours Foundation. Nemours a registered trademark of ttm Nemours Foundation. lOGO.AIDHC miles of ups and downs together It's not Just how you live, it's where you live. If you enjoy an active lifestyle, The Hill at Whitemarsh has everything you need to maintain it. Bicyclists are Just a few miles from Fairmount Park, where you can cruise along the Schuylkill River. Call 215-402-8500 for more information. PiTheHill at whitemarsh 's How You Live 4000 Fox Hound Drive | Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 215-402-8500 | thehillatwhitemarsh.org July - August 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 29 Quick Ideas for Your Home Landscap STORY BY JANE CARROLL 30 GREEN SCENE • July -August 201 2 LIGHT Joe Palimeno of Ledden Palimeno in Sewell, NJ, loves light in the garden. He says, "Lighting can extend the use of your garden into the evening, which many people forget." He particularly likes lighting with a hidden source, such as "moonlighting," where you hang lights in the higher branches of a tree, so that light filters down through the foliage and creates a dappled effect, "It's a nice, subtle way to light a patio," Joe says. In fact, Joe recommends anything that can extend the use of the garden, even into chillier weather, such as fire pits and fireplaces. "You can install beautiful, custom fireplaces that run on a gas line for convenience, but EP Henry also sells build-it-yourself kits for outdoor fire pits," he says. "They come on a palette with stackable blocks, a poker, fire screen, and recycled copper bowl. It's an easy addition to your existing patio. I particularly like when outdoor stonework and fireplaces pick up on the architecture of house." July - August 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 31 Photo Courtesy of Ledden Palimeno Photos th ■> page CoL.rtesy c ' - • jnter Hayes Home ponds and waterfalls are fun projects that can often be completed In one ? weekend. Lauren Hilburn of Hunter Hayes Landscape Design explains, "In the project 3" pictured here, we created a dry stack of stones that tapers narrower toward the top. 5 You can also build it into a small hillside. This one was about 2 to 3 feet wide and S. 18 inches deep. (t) w o Dig a hole as if you were creating a pond and line it with plastic. At the bottom, put m a circulating underwater pump in a plastic milk crate or basin and fill it with gravel, a so that it's still easy to get to if it needs attention. Run plastic tubing from the pump ^ up and behind the stone wall, with the outflow hidden at the top. You can also sur- i: round the waterfall with your favorite flowers, grasses, and bulbs, or put water plants ro within the pool itself." POTS Everyone should plant containers, since they're so easy to assemble and the results can be stunning. Lauren Hilburn says, “I like to mix herbs and ornamental flowers together for impact. Some of my favorites include sage, because it stays evergreen and comes back, basil because it's every- one's favorite, lemon thyme, small veggies, and cherry toma- toes. For color, I enjoy nasturtiums, which are edible and fun for kids. And don't forget small fruit trees in pots, which can be brought indoors in the fall." RESOURCES ephenry.com hayeshorticulture. com 610-896-0309 leddenpalimeno. com 856-468-1700 ■V- August 2012 • GREEN SCENE 33 o Easy-care durable fabric in many patterns, colors, and textures covers outdoor pillows, seat cushions, and upholstery. The tough, yet soft, acrylic fiber resists sunlight and mildew, while the pro- tective coating repels soil and stains. Today’s polyester foam seat cushions drain and dry quickly. Take your pick of fabric colors from Aura Honey to Zenith Chestnut. “We’ve seen a trend of brightly colored pillows accenting garden seating,” says Madeline Duffy, manager of Garden Accents, located in West Conshohocken. “If you are using bright colors, make sure to complement or contrast with the surrounding plant material.” “Outdoor furnishings follow color trends just like indoor furnishings and clothing,” adds Linda Moran of The Hill Company. “We are seeing deep colors such as yellows, oranges, and turquoise in fabrics. Vivid fabrics provide a dramatic contrast to contemporary white frames. Antique and textured furniture finishes are popular. Some finishes even look like weathered teak or driftwood.” — Laura Brandt 1 . Mill Creek Rollingmead— Veranda Printed Polyester Outdoor Fabric in "Cosmo" 2 . Richloom Oceanside Woven Polyester Striped Outdoor Fabric in tangerine 3 . Richloom Cosmos Solarium Outdoor Fabric in azure 4 . Special Purchase Robert Allen Ibis Island Printed Acrylic Jacquard Outdoor Fabric in coral 5 . Sunbrella Zenith Solution Dyed Acrylic Outdoor Fabric in chestnut 6 . Sunbrella Aura Solution Dyed Acrylic Outdoor Fabric in honey 7 . 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He attributes Stateside’s dedication to farm-to-table mostly to his mentor, Chef Marcie Turney, the chef-owner of several restaurants and boutiques on 13^^ Street. “I was fortunate to work under Marcie for six or seven years, and she had already developed relationships with farmers,” he says. “She was the first one to take me to Headhouse Square on Sundays and opened my eyes to how cool it was to see where your food was coming from.” Stateside, which overlooks the fountain in East Passyunk Square, features contemporary American fare, pleasing both foodies and neighborhood residents alike. During the height of the growing season, the restaurant sources more than 50 percent of its produce and meat from local farms, including Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative and Green Meadow Farm in Gap, PA. Sabatino looks forward to visits from Green Meadow’s Ian Brendle each Thursday, when he brings in the latest harvest. “It’s exciting to see what produce comes in each week,” says Sabatino. “Aside from the great quality of fruits and vegetables, it’s the relationships with these farmers that help Stateside thrive.” ^ 38 GREEN SCENE • September - October 201 2 Connecting Sustainable Landscapes with Sustainable Food Systems VISIT US FOR OPEN FARM DAYS Friday, Sept, 7, 12pm-5pm Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 8 & 9, 10am-4pm 1165 Yellow Springs Road Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-827-2014 • www.yeliowspringsfarm.com lex ^esou/'ce FALL IS FOR PLANTING SPRING BLOOMING BULBS PERENNIALS . ' TREES & SHRUBS AND INGREASING YOUR . GARDEN KNOWLEDGE! V. GHEGK OUR WEBSITE FOI^LL" GLASSES & WORKSHOPS. ' Growing with the Glenside and Philadelphia COMMUNITIES SINCE 1943 435 W Glenside Ave ^ Glenside, PA 19038 • 2 15-887-7500 PRiMEXGARDENCENTER.COM Enjoy a fabulous fall at Morris Arboretum! 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Well-canned produce lasts lon- gest, tastes best, and makes excellent holiday gifts. But home canning also strikes fear into the hearts of newbies because when it goes wrong, it ruins food and invites deadly botulism — both nasty outcomes. No worries, new canners! Good canning is easily done, with the right steps, and by following this easy guide you’ll be ripe with its rewards. What one cans may make or break initial success and canning confidence. Canning truly crispy gherkins, for example, can be tricky, while fully cooked chutneys, jams, and fruit butters are easy to get right. They allow new canners to work on basic technique while ensuring end prod- ucts will be texturally correct. Good equipment is crucial too. All the essentials must be laid out, prepped, cleaned, and ready to go before canning can commence. Sterile technique is at the heart of good canning. That means keeping everything hot and germ-free, espe- cially food stuffs and jar interiors. This is laid out in just seven basic steps that will put you on the path toward preserving your harvest. Materials: canning pot 4 oz. quilted crystal Jelly jars canning jar rack or canning jar lifter canning lids and screw bands (new) labels and permanent marker ladle, wide-mouthed funnel, and tongs with good grip Steps: 1. Wash your hands and workspace before starting. Lost of the Green Tomato Chutney An English favorite, green tomato chutney is easy to make and the perfect way to use ail those iate-season green tomatoes hanging on the vine. This slightly spicy recipe tastes great on sharp Cheddar cheese sandwiches and hamburgers. 2. Sterilize jars by filling a large pot with water to a depth that will cover them. Submerse as many jars as you can in the pot. Bring the water to a rolling boil and boil for 10 minutes. Remove the hot jars with clean tongs while gently pouring the hot water out before removal. Place the jars upside down on a clean towel and avoid touching their interiors. (Keep the water in the canning pot simmering.) 3. Using a clean ladle and wide-mouthed funnel, fill jars with hot prepared chutney, jam, or butter. Fill to a level that allows around an inch of headspace from the top of the preserve to the top of the jar. Wipe messy jar rims with a clean damp cloth and gently tap the base of the jars to remove any internal bubbles. 4. Place lids and screw bands on the jars. Manufacturer’s instruc- tions may vary, so follow those on the box. Lids can be added one by one if you’re concerned about leaving open jars exposed for too long. 5. Place the jars on the jar rack and lower them into the pot of hot water. If you have no rack lower the jars in with a canning jar lifter, being sure to keep jars from touching. Cover the canning pot and keep at a low boil for 10 minutes. 6. Remove the jars from the pot and place them on towels to cool. Once cool, dry outside thoroughly and apply labels. Include the name of the preserve and date made. Store in a cool dry place. 7. After jars have set for 12 to 24 hours, check for success. If the lids are tight, air free, and cannot be pressed down, they’re fine. If they pop down, they are improperly sealed, but don’t throw rhem away. You can either put them in the refrigerator for immediate use or try to re-cap them following steps 4 through 6. As a general rule, canned food is best used in the first year, •f INGREDIENTS 2 1 /2 lbs. green tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped 1 cup sultanas (golden raisins), lightly chopped 1 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger 1 /2 tsp. ground allspice 1 /2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp. salt 1 cup malt vinegar 1 large cayenne pepper quartered and seeded (spic- ier or milder peppers can be used) Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a bowl and transfer to a large saucepan set to medium heat. Simmer and occasionally stir for 30 to 45 minutes, until the chut- ney is well-caramelized and has cooked down to a moderately thick consistency. The chutney becomes thicker as it cools. Keep warm on low heat until you are ready to divide and can the chutney. This recipe should make around five 4-oz. jars. What’s So Special About Beaumont? It’s the only continuing care community in the nation that is owned and governed by its residents, for its residents. Here, you’ll have choices - from customizing your home to where and when you dine. You’ll have a say in everything from the service to the quality of the facilities. At Beaumont, everything is taken care of to your liking... because you’ll be an owner. Contact Audrey Walsh at 610-526-7004 to schedule your personal tour. AT BRYN MAWR A Gracious, Resident-Owned Community 601 N. 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If you have not already done so, create a user account by visiting pennhort.net/myaccount. You may also fill out the reservation form below and mail to: PHS, Attn: Education Programs, 100 N, 20th St., 5th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495. You may register by phone by calling the tele- phone number listed for each program. Confirmations will be sent for all events except Garden Visits and Brown-Bag Lunches. Your confirmation will serve as your ticket for events. Travel directions will be included when appropri- ate. If a program is filled, we will add your name to the wait list, and we will call you if space becomes available. No payment is required to be placed on the wait list. Refunds and Cancellations: Cancellations must be received at least five business days before the event. No refund if fewer than five days. PHS retains a $5 cancellation fee. EDUCATION PROGRAMS REGISTRATION FORM Mail to: PHS, Attn: Education Programs, 100 North 20th Street, 5th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495 Program Date Fee No. of persons Cost Total Fee: $ Name: Member ID#: Name of guest (if any): Address: Citv: State: Zio: Teleohone: Email Method of Payment: Card Number: G Check enclosed OR Charge my □ VISA Expiration: G MasterCard G American Express Card Security Code: Sionature: C!) 1/We would like to support PHS education pro^ptams. Donation amount: (select payment method above). GREEN SCENE September - October 201 2 SEPTEMBER PHS Tree Tenders® Training This program offers hands-on tree care education for residents of the five-county Phiiadeiphia region. The nine-hour course covers tree bioiogy, identification, pianting, proper care, and working within your community. iSA, PA LA, Act 48, and PLNA credits are avaiiabie. This course is not appropriate forchiidren under 16. Information: 215-988-8845. Fee: $25. Three Thursdays: Sept. 6, 13 & 20 6-9 pm Bucks County Cooperative Extension Neshaminy Manor Center 1282 Aimshouse Rd. Doyiestown, PA 18901 Three Tuesdays: Sept. 11, 18 8( 25, 6-9 pm Green Valleys Association at Welkinweir 1368 Prizer Rd. Pottstown, PA 19465 Sogetsu Ikebana for Pleasure Monday, September 10, 1 lam- 12:30 pm PHS McLean Library 100 N, 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Lorraine Toji, who began studying Sogetsu ikebana over 30 years ago, will create a series of arrangements, from basic ones with natural materials through very contemporary creations. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Walk: Turf Wars— Straighten Your Bent Grass Wednesday, September 12 5:30-7:30 pm Chanticleer 786 Church Rd. Wayne, PA 19087 Chanticleer's Scott Steinfeldt will provide an overview of lawn care basics every home- owner should know. His topics will include the best turf grass varieties for residential lawns; mowing frequency, fertilizer, and wa- tering; and essential lawn care equipment, information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 25. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Make a Miniature Garden Thursday, September 13, 6-8 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Miniature landscapes allow you to express your style on a small scale. Environmental educator Brenda Sullivan will demonstrate how to create an indoor miniature landscape in a terra cotta bowl. You will use a variety of tools, pots, etc. Participants may purchase a container if desired. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $45 members, $55 non-members. Caring for the Soil Saturday, September 15, 10 am-12 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Join us for a lively discussion by Organic Mechanics founder Mark Highland on compost, cover crops, and the care and feeding of soil communities. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. PECO Green Roof Tour Tuesday, September 18, 5 pm PECO Building 2301 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Want to learn about exciting green roof technology and how it can help the environment? PHS's popular monthly tours of the green roof at the down- town PECO building continue through October. At more than 45,000 square feet, the PECO green roof features an observation deck and stunning views of Philadelphia. Limit 25. Pre-registration at least two business days beforehand required. Tour participants must be at least 18 years of age. Information: 215- 988-8869. Fee: $5 PHS members, $10 non-members. Note: Group tours for 10 or more people are available. Please contact Chela Kleiber at 215-988-8775 or ckleiber@pennhort.org to arrange a group tour. Walk: September Splendor Wednesday, September 19 5:30-7:30 pm Chanticleer 786 Church Rd. Wayne, PA 19087 September brings cooler nights and renewed garden vigor. Many plants are at their peak, including perennials like asters and ornamental grasses and fall-blooming bulbs such as colchicum. Many vegetables are ready for harvest at this time of year as well. Jonathon Wright will be our guide around the Chanticleer gardens during this wonder- ful transitional season. Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 25. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Fabulous Fall Containers Wednesday, September 19, 6-7:30 pm The Salvation Army Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129 Garden designer Toni Ann Flanigan will demonstrate how to create an attractive late-season container garden incorporating a variety of textures, colors, and forms. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: FREE but pre-registration is required. Programs at the PHS Pop Up Garden Free programs for all ages are held at the PHS Pop Garden, on Walnut Street Just off Rittenhouse Square, through October 12. Children's activities on Tuesdays, "Foodie Fridays," and Friday-evening farmers markets are just a few of the offerings. Visit the calendar at PHSonline.org tor program information. September - October 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 45 PHS Programs & Events PHS Programs & Events storing Your Produce & Making Vinegar Thursday, September 20, 6-8 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Meadowbrook Farm horticulturist Tom Reber will talk about how to store your garden produce and make a variety of herb vinegars. Participants will make and take home a bottle of vinegar. Informa- tion: 215-988-8872. Fee: $45 members, $55 non-members. 2012 PHS Fall Garden Festival Saturday, September 22, 9 am-5 pm The Navy Yard South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA Free admission and parking Start the fall season with a fantastic celebration! The PFIS Fall Garden Festival will be held the first day of autumn, September 22, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The festival is all about family, and weTI have great activities for kids, shop- ping for adults, a preview of the 2013 Flower Show, and much more. The fes- tival includes the annual Plant Dividend for PFIS Members. For more information, see page 1 1 or visit the PFiS website at PHSonline.org. Philadelphia Community Farming Collaborative On-Farm Field Days These "Beginning Farmer Workshops" are designed to build on one another. Information: 215-988-8885. FREE. No registration required. Seed Saving Wednesday, September 26, 6 pm PHS 100 N, 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Walk/Demonstration: Flower Arranging From the Garden Thursday, September 27, 5:30-7:30 pm Chanticleer 786 Church Rd. Wayne, PA 19087 Why spend money buying flowers when you can create something of beauty from what's growing right outside in your garden, regardless of the time of year? Join Chanticleer horticulturist Lisa Roper on an inspiring walk through Chanticleer in search of great flowers to cut for indoor enjoyment. Afterwards, Lisa will demonstrate and discuss techniques for creating arrangements while putting together numerous creations before your eyes. Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 25. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Evening Garden Stroll at Meadowbrook Farm Thursday, September 27, 6-8 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Join horticulturist Tom Reber for a guided walk through Meadowbrook's gardens. Tom will highlight specific plants, plant combinations, and the overall vision for the design of the garden Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Demonstration/Tour; A Day in the Garden Devoted to Design Friday, September 28, 10 am-3 pm Hortulus Farm Nursery and Gardens 62 Thompson Mill Rd. Wrightstown, PA 18940 Treat yourself to a full day learning about garden design. Renny Reynolds, co-owner of Hortulus Farm Nursery and Gardens, has designed gardens featured in magazines such as Architecturai Digest and Town and Country. He will give a morning talk about design basics, followed by a question-and-answer session and lunch. In the afternoon Renny will lead a tour of a 30-acre section of this picturesque property that has been developed into 24 individual gardens, including a peony walk, woodland walk, French garden, Italian fountains garden, and more. We will also visit the Farm Museum, a showplace for Bucks County Impression- ist paintings and other artifacts. Also no- table is Renny and partner Jack Staub's horticultural library of almost 1 ,000 garden books, as well as collections of antique garden tools, statuary, and garden letters. You will take home a gift plant as a souvenir of the day. Informa- tion: 215-988-8869. Limit: 20. Fee: $90 members, $100 non-members. OCTOBER Coach Trip: Monet’s Garden at the New York Botanical Garden Tuesday, October 2, 8 am -7 pm approximately New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY Join us for a day at the New York Botanical Garden savoring the relation- ship between one of the world's most beloved artists and his garden. The new Monet's Garden at the New York Botanical Garden showcases a season- ally changing interpretation of Claude Monet's gardens. In addition, two rarely seen paintings by Monet, one of which has never been shown in the United States, will be on exhibit. We will tour the garden in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, which explores the legacy of Monet's idyllic garden in Giverny, transforming the conserva- tory into a floral masterpiece of diverse plants, bold colors, and dramatic design. Monet's most famous subject, water lilies (including many varieties he grew), will be growing in the Conserva- tory Courtyard's Hardy Pool. After the tour we will have lunch on our own. In the afternoon we'll take a self-guided tour in the LuEsther T, Mertz Library's Rondina Gallery, which includes the two 46 GREEN SCENE • September - October 201 2 paintings, other Monet artifacts, and photographic portraits of the garden at Giverny by Eiizabeth Murray. Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 35. Fee: $110 members, $120 non-members. Fee includes coach (pick-up from PHS or the Horticulture Center in Fairmount Park), snacks and wine on the bus, and the tour and admission to the garden. inspiring Fioral Artistry; A Halimark of Spectacuiar Design Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 3-5 Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd. Kennett Square, PA 19348 PHS and Longwood Gardens present "Inspiring Floral Artistry: A Hallmark of Spectacular Design," a series of work- shops, demonstrations, and events with internationally acclaimed designer Damien Koh. All events take place Oc- tober 3 through 5 at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. Information: 215- 988-8897 or visit PHSontine.org. PHS Tree Tenders® Training Three Wednesdays: Oct. 3, 10 & 17 5:45-8:45 pm PHS 100 North 20th st, Philadelphia, PA 19103 See September listing for details. Philadelphia Community Farming Collaborative On-Farm Field Days Cool-Season Hoop-House Wednesday, October 3, 6 pm Teens4Good 8th Qpid Poplar Farm N, 8th and Poplar streets Philadelphia, PA See September 27 for details. Stories From the Garden: PHS McLean Library Book Discussion Group Thursday, October 4, 5:45-7:45 pm PHS McLean Library 1 00 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 This group meets on the first Thursday evening of the month, October through June (skipping March for the Flower Show). Join us in reading and discuss- Setting Standards of Excellence In Retirement Living Since 1967 Gwynedd, PA • 215-643-2200 • www.foulkeways.org Guided by Time-Honored Quaker Vaiues f Quality "^FSA iSadingAg^^ Foulkeways* at Gwynedd does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or sexual orientation. September - October 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 47 PHS Programs & Events Volunteer Opportunities Get Involved in Plant One Million Help make our region healthier and more beautiful by planting treesi The Plant One Million partnership is working with volunteers to plant one million trees throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region. To find a tree-planting event near you, please visit plantonemillion.org. or plant a tree at home, and then visit the websti to make sure your tree is counted. Help Care for Treasured Landscapes PHS leads groups of dedicated volunteers who help care for several of Philadelphia's beloved public landscapes, including the Azalea Garden in Fairmount Park, the plantings at the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, the Gas Station Garden near PHS head- quarters, and others. To learn more or to volunteer, please visit PHSonline.org and click on "Get Involved." ing works of fiction or non-fiction having to do with gardening, plants, nature, or the land. Participants need to obtain and read each month's selection prior to the meeting. Participation is free and open to all, but registration is requested. Please contact Priscilla Becroft at pbecroft@pennhort.org or 215-988-8772 to register. This month's selection; The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood. Fall Fun at Meadowbrook Farm Saturday, October 6, 8 am-6 pm activities 10 am-4 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Meadowbrook Farm welcomes the changing season with a festive fall event that includes great shopping, self- guided tours of the estate house, crisp fall refreshments, and activities for little ones. Visit meadowbrookfarm.org for more information. PHS Garden Tenders Training: How to Start a Community Garden Saturday, October 6, lOam-1 pm PHS 100 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Learn what it takes to get a community garden started in this introduction to PHS Garden Tenders, Open to groups, individuals, teachers, and anyone interested in gardening with others. Topics include finding a site, getting permission, assessing your resources, and organizing a group. Information: 215-988-8845. Fee: $25. McLean Library Book Sale Wednesday, October 10, 9:30 am-5 pm (re-scheduled from October 4) PHS McLean Library 100 N. 20*^ St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 The annual McLean Library sale offers used gardening classics and newer titles at exceptional prices. This year we'll also offer fiction titles, DVDs, and CDs. All pro- ceeds benefit the Library. Donate your used books tor the sale. We are seeking books in good condition on gardens, plants, the landscape, and natural his- tory, as well as general fiction. We also welcome high-quality DVDs and CDs (no videotapes, please). Drop off items at the McLean Library between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday or at Meadowbrook Farm, 1633 Washington Lane, Abington Township, PA. Contact Priscilla Becrott at pbecroft@pennhort. org or 215-988-8772 for more informa- tion. Everyday Flower Arranging Monday, October 15, 1 1 am-12:30 pm PHS McLean Library 100 N. 20*^ St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Floral designers Valerie McLaughlin, Susan Essick, and Patti Kelly will demonstrate the basics and mechan- ics of flower arranging, creating three different arrangements using a variety of flowers and plants from the garden. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. PECO Green Roof Tour Tuesday, October 16, 5 pm (twilight tour) PECO Building 2301 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 See September 18 for details. McLean Library Lunchtime Short Story Group Wednesday, October 17, 12-1 :30 pm PHS McLean Library 100 N. 20th St. Philadelphia. PA 19103 The PHS McLean Library's daytime short story group meets October through June (skipping March for the Flower Show). Join us in reading and discussing short stories with gardening or nature themes. Participants need to obtain and read each selection prior to the meeting. Participation is free and open to all, but registration is requested. Please contact Priscilla Becroft at pbe- croft@pennhort.org or 215-988-8772 to register. This month's selection: Eudora Welty, "A Curtain of Green." 48 GREEN SCENE • September - October 2012 Workshop: Painting Flowers and Plants with Watercolor Eight Tuesdays: Oct. 16-Dec. 4 10 am-1 pm PHS lOON. 20*hSt. Philadelphia, PA 19103 If you feel challenged by the medium of watercolor and have wondered how botanical artists create the illusion of reality, this is the class for you! Presented by Eileen Rosen, this popu- lar eight-part class includes mixing the colors of nature, making a color jour- nal, creating form and dimensionality, and discussing watercolor brushes and paper. We will work from live specimens, beginning with fruits and vegetables, A materials list, including items needed for the first class, will be mailed upon registration. Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 15. Fee: $215 members, $230 non-members. Green City Teachers: Integrating Greening into Your School Four Tuesdays: Oct. 16, 23 & 30; Nov. 6, 5:30-8:30 pm. Plus Sat.: Oct. 27,10 am-1 pm PHS 100 N. 20th St Philadelphia, PA 19103 This five-session course will encourage educators to integrate horticulture and environmental education into their class- rooms as they participate in a forum for sharing ideas. Teachers, individuals, par- ents, gardeners, and informal educators are invited to participate. Topics include basic horticulture, food gardening, trees, indoor gardening, and habitat gardens. Act 48 credit is available. Information: 215-988-8845. Fee: $50. Preserving the Harvest Wednesday, October 1 7, 6-7:30 pm The Salvation Army Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129 Do you grow more vegetables than you know what to do with? Have you pleaded with your neighbors or co- workers to take your extra zucchinis and tomatoes? Learn how to preserve your garden's abundance simply and safely. Almost any vegetable or fruit can be preserved. An expert from the Rodole Institute will provide tips, recipes, and demonstrations. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: FREE but registration is required. Make a Miniature Garden Thursday, October 18, 6-8 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Miniature landscapes allow you to express your style on a small scale. Environmental educator Brenda Sullivan will demonstrate how to create an indoor miniature landscape In a terra cotta bowl. You will use a variety of tools, pots, etc. to make a mini garden. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $45 members, $55 non-members. Perennial Plant Conference Friday, October 19, 8 am-5:30 pm Swarthmore College Lang Performing Arts Center Swarthmore, PA Join us for an all-day conference focusing on perennial plants, co-sponsored by PHS, Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, the Scott Arbore- tum of Swarthmore College, and the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group. Speakers include Nell DIBoll, Christine Ten Eyck, Kelly Norris, Ken Smith, and Noel Kingsbury, For more information and to register online, please visit perennialplantconference.org. PHeaSt! Friday, October 19, 7-10 pm The Navy Yard South Broad St. Philadelphia, PA Get ready for PHeaSt, on Friday eve- ning, October 19, an exciting event at the PHS warehouse at the Navy Yard. With an industrial-chic setting, the party will bring together the region's great chefs and fantastic local farmers, and all proceeds will benefit PHS City Harvest. Visit PHSonline.org for more information. This is one party you won't want to miss! Joys and Chores in the Fall Garden Saturday, October 20, 10 am-1 2 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 There are many rewarding things to do in the garden in the fall. Horticulturist Lori Flayes will talk about plant selection, spring bulbs, cutting back plants, creating fall and winter containers, and col- lecting and storing seeds. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Coach Trip: Northern Manhattan Transformed Monday, October 22, 8 am -7 pm, approximately New York City This trip features tours of public spaces that have transformed neighborhoods in northern Manhattan, led by cel- ebrated public garden designer Lynden Miller and PHS President Drew Becher. The day will include tours of a park and community gardens restored and developed by the New York Restoration Project (NYRP), as well as two public spaces designed by Lynden Miller. Nestled In Manhattan's Upper East Side, Swindler Cove Park, formerly an illegal dumping site, now encompasses five reclaimed acres along the Harlem River. An oasis of native natural habitats, the park features one of the only saltwater marshes on Manhattan's shoreline. We will visit the Family Garden, sponsored by Tiffany & Co, and designed by John Loring, as well as Rodale Pleasant Park community gardens in East Harlem, designed by Billie Cohen. At Columbia University Lynden Miller has created elegant and colorful plantings and has worked to educate and inspire the maintenance staff to care for the grounds. The Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park is one of the largest heath and heather gardens on the East Coast. It is sited on slopes more than a hundred September - October 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 49 PHS Programs & Events PHS Programs & Events feet above the Hudson River, offer- ing stunning vistas of the New Jersey Palisades. See page 10 for more information or caii 215-988-8869. Limit: 35, Fee: $90 members, $100 non-members. Fee in- cludes coach bus, snacks and wine on the bus, and tours. Lunch will be on your own at nearby restaurants. Master Class Workshop: Fall is for Photographs— Lessons from a Pro Tuesday, October 23, 8 am-2 pm Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation 300 North Latch's Lane Merion, PA 19066 Professional garden photographer Rob Cardiiio will reveal what goes into creating dramatic vistas and inspired floral portraits. Using examples of his own work, Rob will begin the day with an illustrated lecture on how great images are found, designed, and translated through the lens. Students will then head into the gardens to capture compelling images. We'll reassemble after lunch to download photos and engage in a lively critique. Whether you're a point-and-shoot beginner or a seasoned photographer, you'll come away with new tools and fresh ideas to make your own garden photos sing. Bring your digital camera, lenses, charged battery, storage cards, and a tripod if desired, as well as a brown-bag lunch and beverage. A laptop with software to download and edit your images will also be useful. If you don't have a laptop, please bring a selection of your favorite older garden photos. Rob Cardiiio has been photographing gardens, plants, and the people that tend them for more than 20 years. His most recent book is Chanticleer— A Pleasure Garden (written by Adrian Hig- gins). Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 15. Fee: $90 PHS and Barnes Foundation members, $100 non-members. Walk and Talk: Masterclass with Noel Kingsbury, The Rabbit’s Eye View Wednesday, October 24, 5-7 pm Chanticleer 786 Church Rd. Wayne, PA 19087 Join us for a unique opportunity to learn up close and personal from renowned innovator, writer, and teacher Noel Kingsbury. This garden-based workshop aims at encouraging participants to closely observe garden plants focusing on their growth, longevity, and suitability for a variety of garden locations. Noel will show us the “rabbit's eye view" of plants and discuss how plants are linked to their natural habitats and ecology and how this connects to the way we use them in gardens. Wine and light refreshments will be served during the presentation. Noel Kingsbury has developed nature- inspired plantings in both private gar- dens and public spaces and has written about garden design, green roofs, and the politics of gardening. His latest en- terprise: the world's first gardening soap opera. He lives in the Welsh Borders near Hay-on-Wye. Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 20. Fee: $40 members, $50 non-members. Evening Garden Stroll at Meadowbrook Farm Thursday, October 25, 6-8 pm See September 27 for details. Walk: Flaming Foliage Saturday, October 27, 1-3 pm Chanticleer 786 Church Rd. Wayne, PA 19087 Join Joe Henderson for a delightful walk through Chanticleer at the peak of its autumn glory, when the deciduous trees display a riot of fiery foliage color. Joe will describe how the leaves turn color in the fall, why we have fall in our region, why some years are more dra- matic than others, and which trees you should include in your landscape for the best autumn color. Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 25. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Workshop: Miniature Portraits of Springton Manor Farm with Colored Pencils Two Saturdays: Oct. 27 & Nov. 3 10 am-1 pm Springton Manor Farm 860 Springton Rd. Glenmoore, PA 19343 This early-seventeenth-century demonstration farm will be the inspiration for a two-day workshop led by Eileen Rosen. With step-by-step instruction and demonstrations, participants will learn to simplify details; draw simple shapes; and mix, layer, and blend with wax-based colored pencils. Bucolic open pastures, a pond, gazebo, Victorian manor house, farm animals— all are possible subject matter to include in your miniature painting. No previous experience needed. Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 12. Fee: $60 members, $75 non-members. Evening Lecture: London Squares and Gardens Fit for a Queen Tuesday, October 30, 6:30 pm The Union League of Philadelphia 140 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 It's not too early to get in the mood for the British invasion at the 2013 Philadel- phia Flower Show, Brilliant\, opening the first weekend in March, In this lecture, presented in partnership with the Royal Oak Foundation, landscape architect and historian Todd Longstafte-Gowan will delve into the history, evolution, and social implications of London's squares, which have been an importanf element in city planning and have played a crucial role in the development of urban life. He will also discuss his re-presenta- tion of the pleasure grounds at Kensing- ton Palace for Queen Elizabeth in spring 2012, the largest new garden to be laid out at a British Royal Palace for more than a century. Todd Longstaffe-Gowan is a prominent landscape architect, historian, and author, as well as Gardens Adviser to Historic Royal Palaces. He is the author of The London Square: Gardens in the Midst of Town. 50 GREEN SCENE • September - October 201 2 This program is co-sponsored by PHS, the Royal Oak Foundation, and the Union League of Philadelphia. There will be a reception sponsored by Freeman's Auctioneers at 6 pm, followed by an optional dinner. Dinner reservations are non-refundable and must be made by October 24. Formal business attire is re- quired. Fee: lecture only; $25 members and non-members. Lecture and dinner: $75 members and guests. Registration Is required through the Royal Oak Founda- tion. Call 212-480-2889, ext. 201 or visit royal-oak.org. NOVEMBER Stories From the Garden: PHS McLean Library Book Discussion Group Thursday, November 1 , 5:45-7:45 pm Audur Ava Olafsdottir, The Greenhouse See October 4 for details. Artistic Workshop— Designing for the Phiiadelphia International Flower Show Saturday, November 3, 10 am-12 pm Cinnaminson Library 1619 Riverton Rd. Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 This workshop and demonstration will provide everything you need to know to exhibit in the arrangement classes at the Philadelphia International Flower Show. The entry process, timeline, design types, and staging will be discussed in an informal setting with the opportunity to ask every question you may have. Information: 215-988-8826 or bgreene@pennhort. org. Free. No registration required. Evening Lecture: Gardening with Nature Monday, November 5, 6 pm PHS 1 DON. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 This program presents Twin Maples, in Salisbury, Connecticut, purchased in 1996 by Douglas and Wilmer Thomas— the third recorded owners of nearly 400 acres received by the original owner as a land grant from George II of Eng- land in 1740. On this historic property, the Thomases have built a Georgian- style house and guest cottage, both designed by David Anthony Easton. They have also developed 40 acres of wildflower meadows as well as formal gardens, with assistance from native plantsman Larry Weaner, landscape architect Rodney Robinson, and horticulturist Deborah Munson. This program explores the landscape in all seasons and describes the process of planting sustainable wildflower meadows that flourish and become more beautiful each year. The McLean Library will be open until 5:45 this evening. The lecture will be followed by a wine and cheese recep- tion. Information: 215-988-8869. Fee: $10 members, $20 non-members. Cool-Season Vegetable Gardening Saturday, November 10, 10 am-12 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Organic farmer Nicolas Esposito will talk about how to keep your vegetable garden producing as winter sets in. He'll discuss cold frames, row covers, and types of crops that flourish in cooler weather. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Thanksgiving Floral Designs Monday, November 12, 1 1 am-12:30 pm PHS McLean Library 1 00 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Floral designers Valerie McLaughlin, Susan Essick, and Patti Kelly will dem- onstrate how to make a hand-tied bouquet, a table arrangement, and a wreath, using flowers, fruit, and nuts. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee; $18 members, $23 non-members. McLean Library Lunchtime Short Story Group Wednesday, November 14, 12-1:30 pm This month's selection: William Maxwell, "Gardens of Mont-Saint-Michel" See October 4 for details, Terrariums: Landscapes Under Glass Wednesday, November 14, 6-7:30 pm The Salvation Army Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129 Terrariums are wonderful, magical environments. Horticulturist Lori Hayes will provide easy-to-follow instruction on plant selection, containers, and how to create and maintain a garden under glass. Information: 215-988-8872. FREE but registration is required. The Art ot Bonsai Saturday, November 17, 10 am-12 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Meadowbrook horticulturist Bernard Pettit will inspire you to try your hand at this ancient art. He'll discuss basic bonsai principles such as intent, design, tools, and techniques, as well as offer tips from professionals. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Philadelphia Community Farming Collaborative On-Farm Field Days Crop Planning 101 November 28, 6 pm PHS 100 N, 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 See September 26 for details. September - October 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 51 PHS Programs & Events Classified Ads EDIBLE HORTICULTURE Crisp Juicy Apples & Cider Concord Grapes, Raspberries & Pears Picked and PYO Indian Orchards 24 Copes Lane, Media, PA 61 0-565-8387 GARDEN STRUCTURES GREENHOUSE AND CONSERVATORY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Custom Aluminum or Wood 35 Years' Experience Call Robert J. 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As a further step, you can heip us save the pianet and reduce our printing biii by contacting us to opt out of the paper version of Green Scene. Just send an emaii to memserv@pennhort.org and well take care of the rest. 52 GREEN SCENE • September - October 201 2 ARBORS TRELLISES GATES ARCHWAYS OBELISKS TOWERS PAVILIONS PERGOLAS BENCHES FENCES RAILS Unprecedented Experience • Personal Service • Exceptional Quality IT’S THE MCFARLAND WAY! Call today to schedule a free professional consultation to review your property. ^McrARLAFID JTree & Landscape Services 215-844-TREE (8733) 610-688-6644 Fax:215-438-1879 www.mcfarlandtree.com continued from page 6 sulfur-rich food is further reported to help fight cancer. Besides kale salad, recipes include kale risotto, kale fish chowder, kale fettuccini, and even kale bread pudding. You haven’t tried kale chips? This latest snack craze has been fueled by endorsements from TV food and nutrition celebrities. Buy a bag or better yet, make some fresh from your garden — an easy-to-make nutritious snack. Fortunately, you’ll be able to select from a variety of vegetables from Meadowbrook Farm this fall. Offerings include arugula, broccoli ‘Belstar’, cabbage ‘Fast Vantage’, beets, Swiss chard, and varieties of kale, lettuce, and ornamental peppers. Once you get your plants home, don’t delay. Plant them in good loamy soil with excellent drainage in a sunny location. Raised beds and containers are also a popular choice. To keep your vegetables protected from the elements as the temperatures dip down, you can cover your vegetables with glass cloches, cold frames, or various types of row covers made from fabric or plastic. So don’t be afraid to take a chance on grow- ing some cool-weather crops this fall. You’ll be smiling when you bite into your freshly picked produce at Thanksgiving. Pete Prown, Editor pprown@pennhort. org Additional reporting from Laura Brandt September - October 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 53 ealing and environmental health go hand in hand through a new partnership forged by PHS and the Einstein Healthcare Network. The two organizations first joined forces at the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show, when Einstein sponsored the popular Family Lounge. Soon afterwards, Einstein signed on as a Founding Sponsor of Plant One Million, the multi-state tree-planting project led by PHS and its partners in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. For PHS, receiving support from the distinguished healthcare network is a major step toward the goal of planting one mil- lion trees throughout our region. For Einstein, the partnership makes sense, since trees improve air and water quality, creating a healthier environment for everyone. “Our expanding relationship with Einstein is a great example of how hospitals and nonprofit organizations can benefit by working together,” says Jimmy Owens, director of the Plant One Million project at PHS. “This partnership will provide fantastic opportunities for our tree-planting effort.” This fall, Einstein will open a new campus in East Norriton, Montgomery County. The five-story complex on an 87-acre site will serve as a medical destination for the residents of the region. Einstein Medical Center Montgomery has been designed as an ideal environment for healing and exceptional patient experience. The grounds surrounding the hospital are being planted with hundreds of trees as well, including groves to be dedicated to staff and patients, and will offer views of the rolling Norristown Farm Park. A “Community Day” for Einstein Medical Center Montgomery is being planned for September 22. PHS and Einstein will hold a subsequent “Plant One Million Day,” which will include tree plantings at all Einstein network locations, with help from staff, patients, volunteers, and community members. For more information, please visit PHSonline.org. ^ 54 GREEN SCENE • September - October 201 2 Cemetery • Crematory • Funeral Services Service & Reception Areas • Monuments • Jewish & Green Services • No embalming required. No outer burial containers needed. 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Sponsored by GLENMEra: November-December 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 3 GREENSCENE November-December 201 2 8 Vistas 10 PHS Life 1 2 Books & Birdwatching 14 PHS Travel 1 6 Holiday Gift Guide 1 8 Pansies Get a Makeover 20 SPECIAL SECTION: Flower Arranging • A World of Floral Design • Outdoor Winter Arrangements • All about Organic Cut Flowers 32 Winter Bouquets 36 Slow Flowers 39 Talula’s Table 42 PHS Programs & Events 48 Classified Ads 50 PHS on Pinterest Cover photo by inmagine.com The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture. Share your dream of the ideal retirement lifestyle, and Waverly Heights will bring it to life Chances are you have a vision of how you’d like your retirement to look and feel. We believe you should have your way. So, we’ve spent twenty-five years fine-tuning our services to put the retirement lifestyle you seek within easy reach. We have the residence, the chef, the housekeeper, the programs director, the trainer.. .and a long list of other superb professionals and resources happily in place. We’re just waiting for you to give us the chance to deliver. Visit soon to tell us all that you have in mind. WAVERLY 610.645.8764 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1296 vvww.waverlyheightsltd.org A nonprofit, non-sectarian lifecare community MEREDITH WILLSON'S MUSIC nHAN 14 AMERICA'S OLOES' WALNUT STREET THEATRE FOUNDED 1809 825 Walnut Street • Visit us at WatnutStreetTheatre.org AMERICA'S OLDEST THEATRE - PHILADELPHIA'S MOST POPUUR THEATRE COMPANY MMSHWSOtS Bmi NOV. 6 - JAN. 6 FOR TICKETS VISIT: Wo In utStreetTheatre.org or ticketmaster OR CALL 21 5-574-3550 800-982-2787 ENTER TO WIN TWO VIP TICKETS! Fill out the entry form completely and mail to: The Music Man - GS Contest Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19107 SlfO All entries must be postmorked by November 30, 2012. Winners vrili be notified by phone. No purchase necessary to enter. No ticket refunds or exchanges. November-December 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 5 Letter trom the President In Pursuit of Paradise Like many of you, i like to travel — a lot. This past year, I’ve been to England twice (preparing for the 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Brilliant! ”), Japan, and various garden points in the United States. One of my favorite journeys was to France, where I stayed in a castle and enjoyed the amazing countryside. Among the stops was Kerdalo, one of Europe’s finest gardens, which I visited with gardener Jonathan Wright of Chanticleer, in Wayne, PA {Jonathan's work was profiled in the May 2011 issue). Kerdalo was the passion of the late Prince Peter Wolkonsky, who started the garden in 1965. Today, his daughter. Princess Isabelle, ensures that his legacy lives on. The tour begins at a spring, and guests follow the water’s path into different garden rooms that ultimately lead to a tidal bay. Water is a key element at Kerdalo; the 30-acre property also features a lake, ponds, and grottos. It includes rustic landscapes as well as more formal gardens closer to the estate house. We only had about two hours to spend there, but I could have stayed all day. As fantastic as the outing was, it only got better when Jonathan and I were chatting in the Kerdalo gift shop and were approached by an elegantly dressed woman who took note of our American accents. It was Princess Isabelle herself. When 1 introduced myself and my role with PHS, it was gratifying to hear that she was familiar with the Philadelphia Flower Show. The princess generously insisted that we follow her a few miles down the road to her private home gardens. We jumped at the chance. The gardens are a showroom of the tastes and talents of Isabelle, who trained at the RHS garden, Wisley. She and her husband, Timothy Vaughan, are dedicated horticulturists. In awe of all we saw, I gently suggested bringing a group of PHS members to the garden — an idea the princess received with enthusiasm. She even offered to host a lunch, which is a rare opportunity. Marking up my guide map with a big blue pen, the princess circled other gardens in the area that she considers exceptional. Her personal favorites include Jardin Georges Delaselle, Domaine de Trevarez, and Jardins du Chateau de la Ballue. Inspired by this experience, PHS is planning a trip to the gardens of Brittany in 2014. In the interim, check out our fabulous upcoming journeys in 2013 to India Qanuary 1 1 to 25) and the British areas of Cambridge, Leicestershire, and Rutland with Jane Pepper (June 4 to 13). Learn more by visiting phsonline.org ot calling 215-988-8800. Happy travels! ■ Drew Becher, PHS President See photos of Kerdalo at gardenvisif.com. 6 GREEN SCENE* November-December 201 2 PHS INFORMATION 215-988-8800, PHSonline.org MEMBERSHIP 2 1 5-988-8776, memserv@pennhort. org PHS PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW 215-988-8899, theflowershow.com PHS McLEAN LIBRARY 215-988-8772. mcleanlibrary@pennhon.org YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS Our online database; pennhon.libanswers.com EVENTS & WORKSHOPS Visit PHSonline.org and click on "Calendar" STREET ADDRESS The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 100 N. 20^^ Street, 5th floor Philadelphia. PA 19103 PHS SOCIAL MEDIA You OHS HQ GREEN Editor Pete Prown Senior Editor Jane Carroll Display & Classified Ads Manzo Media Group 610-527-7047 mmanzo@manzomediagroup. com Art/Design Baxendells' Graphic Printer ALCOM Printing Group, Inc. Chair John K. Ball President Drew Becher GREEN SCENE (USPS 955580), Volume 40, No. 6, is published bi-monthly (January, March, May, July, September, November) by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, a nonprofit member organization at 100 N. 20th St.. Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495. Single Copy: $5.00 (plus $2.00 shipping). Second-class postage paid at Philadelphia, PA 19103. 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There are a multitude of ideas, design schemes, and emotions that can be expressed through a thoughtfully arranged bundle of flowers. In this issue of Green Scene, we pay homage to this timeless art form. 8 GREEN SCENE • November-December 201 2 Photo by inmagine.com PHS Life Nancy Goldenberg Joins PHS Programs and Planning Nancy A. Goldenberg joined PHS as senior vice president for pro- grams and planning in October. A long-time leader in Philadelphia city planning and park admin- istration, Nancy most recently served as vice president of plan- ning for the Center City District, a business improvement district that works to make Philadelphia’s downtown more attractive and economically vibrant. She was responsible for managing CCD’s strategic planning initiatives and many special projects, including the ongoing transformation of Dilworth Plaza at City Hall and the renovation of Sister Cities Park at Logan Square. as Senior Vice President for At PHS Nancy will be an inte- gral member of the senior staff team, establishing the strategic direction and evaluation for PHS programs, including greening strategies, education initiatives, urban planning and policy, and design and capital investments. “I have always admired PHS. I think the work that PHS does touches the lives of every- one — whether they know it or not,” says Nancy, a Cincinnati, Ohio, native who now lives in Philadelphia’s Mount Airy section. “This position offers the perfect combination to match my professional experience with my interests in the outdoors and in making things beautiful.” Nancy follows those interests at home through gardening. In fact, after accepting the PHS job, she tore out her garden with the aim of starting all over. “I’m looking forward to getting a lot of advice at PHS,” she says. GET READY FOR THE Look to PHS for holiday decorating ideas. Here are a few offerings; Details and additional programs are at phsonline.org/calendar. Register at pennhorf.net/eventregistrafion or call 215-988-8800 for more information. Thanksgiving Fiorai Designs Monday, November 12, 11 am-12:30 pm PHS McLean Library, 100 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA Floral designers Valerie McLaughlin, Susan Essick, and Patti Kelly will demonstrate how to make a hand-tied bouquet, a table arrangement, and a wreath using flowers, fruits, and nuts. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. TRAVEL WITH PHS Gardens of Cambridge, Leicestershire, and Rutland June 4-13,2013 Join former PHS president Jane Pepper and other PHS members to visit England and see the gardens of Cambridge, Leicestershire, and Rutland next June. You’ll enjoy the best of town and country in this part of England, as our tour guides, Ann and Colin Senior of Heritage Garden Tours, lead visits to a vari- ety of exquisite public and private gardens, often with the oppor- tunity to meet with the owners. Non-horticultural highlights include the Choral Evensong celebrated by the full King’s College Choir in Cambridge. For a trip brochure, please contact Betsie Blodgett at bblodgett@pennhort.org ox 215-988-8818, or visit the PHS website at PHSoline.org. HOLIDAYS WITH PHS WORKSHOPS Holiday Wreath Making at the Barnes Arboretum Monday, December 10, 10am-12pm 300 N. Latch's Lane, Merion, PA 19066 Decorate for the holidays and make a festive wreath, swag, or centerpiece for your home with instructors from the Barnes Arboretum. Fee: $55 PHS and Barnes Foundation members, $65 non-members. More workshops. Details: pennhort.net/calendar • Dec. 6. Wreath making with Eva Monheim at PHS Meadowbrook Farm in Abington Township • Dec, 10, Fun with Holiday Flowers at PHS McLean Library • Dec. 12, Holiday decorating with Mona Gold at the Kroc Center in Philadelphia 10 GREEN SCENE • November-December 201 2 Chris Woods Joins PHS Meadowbrook Farm Chris Woods joined PHS in September as director of PHS Meadowbrook Farm. A long- time friend of PHS who has been a consultant on Flower Show exhibits, Gold Medal plants, and other programs, Chris will focus on making Meadowbrook a showcase of excellent design and sustainable gardening and a destination for the best plants and products. Chris began his horticultural career in England at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and is best known in this region as for- mer executive director and chief garden designer at Chanticleer, in Wayne, PA, where he was credited with establishing the site as one of the nation’s top gardens. He has shaped many other North American land- scapes, working at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, Now take Green Scene with you wherever you go with your iPod! PHS now offers on Apple iPad version of fhe magazine in brillionf oolor! When each issue is published, all qualifying members will receive an email confain- ing links to each version. As a furfher sfep, you can help us save fhe planef and reduce our printing bill by confacfing us to opt out of fhe paper version of Green Scene. Jusf send an email to memserv@pennhorf.org and we'll take care of fhe resf. PHS HIGHLIGHTS Cool-Season Vegetable Gardening Saturday, November 10, 10 am-12 pm Meadowbrook Farm 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 It used to be that in autumn, gardeners focused on "putting the garden to bed." Not anymore. Vegetable gardeners are increasingly finding ways to keep growing and enjoying fresh food well into the colder months. Join us for a lecture by organic farmer Nicolas Esposito, who will talk about how to keep your vegetable garden producing even as winter sets in. He'll discuss cold frames, row covers, and types of crops that flourish in cooler weather. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Register at pennhort.net/eventregistration or call 215-988-8872 for more information. Seasonal Walk: A Focus on Fall Color at the Barnes Arboretum Wednesday, November 14, 1 pm The Barnes Arboretum, 300 N. Latch's Lane, Merion, PA Join us at the Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation, where horticultural staff will discuss the mechanics of fall color— why it happens, why different plants display different fall colors, fhe best plants for color in our region, and more. We'll take a walk through the arboretum and observe autumnal delights while discussing gardening activities for fall. Limit: 20. Fee: $18 PHS and Barnes Foundation members, $23 non-members. Register at pennhort.net/eventregistration. See page 44 or call 215-988-8869 for more information. See pages 42 through 47 for a full list of upcoming PHS programs. VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. This year he will bring the British design perspective to the central feature of the 2013 Flower Show, “Brilliant!” “I am delighted to be the director of PHS Meadowbrook Farm,” says Chris. “The staff couldn’t be mote welcoming, and I am very impressed with their commitment to making this property one of the great gardens of North America. I am also thrilled to be part of the expanding PHS, an organization with a mission to look outward. These are very exciting days and I am honored to be part of it.” November-December 2012 • GREEN SCENE 1 1 PHS Life ^ The Surprising Life Constance Spry BY FRANCESCA NORTHRUP A Fresh Biography of the Legendary Flower Arranger W ritten by Sue Shephard, The Surprising Life of Constance Spry is a fascinating title for a book that is indeed surprising. I thought I knew something about this legendary flower arranger, but it turns out I had much to learn. Constance Spry was born in 1886, a time when women were socially restricted by gender roles and the tedious rules of soci- ety. Hers, however, was a rags-to-riches tale that spanned eras of affluence and austerity, Edwardian fussiness, and new-found free- doms for English women. She started life in a small house behind a railway station and grew into British society’s most successful “artist flower designer.” This flamboyant woman had an insatiable curiosity and a rollicking sense of humor. In short, Spry did exactly what she wanted to do and led a most unconventional life for this period — a life that included a failed marriage, divorce, co-habitation, adultery, a lesbian relationship, and plenty of high- society glamour. Along the way, she developed a rare combination of talents. Spry was a teacher, social reformer, gardener, writer (authoring 12 books, including ones on flower arranging, gardening, and a best-selling cookbook), a floral artist, lecturer, and stage designer. She was also the founder of a “cookery and flower arranging school” and owner of a huge London flower shop. By example, she demonstrated that women could overcome gender and class barriers. Constance also revolutionized flower arranging. She pioneered the mixed arrange- ment, developed “mechanics” to support her huge creations, introduced color blocking. and recognized the potential of everyday items as interesting containers. She incorpo- rated other materials into her arrangements such as grasses, seeds, pods, branches, fruits and vegetables, and most famously, common kale. “Connie,” as she was known by her friends and admirers, took on challenges great and small. She started out by designing gardens, then window displays for a perfumery, and quickly rose to prominence in the floral artistry world. She created designs for weddings, balls, theater sets, and major social events. High society made it clear: if an event was to be a success, Connie had to do the flowers and decor. She even did the flower designs for the wedding of her friends, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor (the book’s accompanying photo- graphs are intriguing). Later, not only did she plan all the flowers for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, but she also organized the post-coronation luncheon for 300 dignitaries from all over the world. (Those who have entered the Philadelphia Flower Show will appreciate the detailed planning and execution that went into her work.) The book is a fun read and instills a new appreciation for “Connie,” her innovative trail blazing, and, above all, her indomitable spirit. PHS members can borrow the book from the PHS McLean Library. ■ 12 GREEN SCENE • November-December 201 2 Something to Tweet About! Register Your Bird-Friendly Garden with Audubon BY LAURA BRANDT B ird Town, a working partnership of the National Audubon Society and munici- palities in Pennsylvania, helps promote conservation and community-based actions to create a more sustainable environment for birds and people. Steve Saffier, director of Audubon at Home, explains: “Our programs are not just about birds; they are about experiencing and connecting with nature. We have to battle what ecologist Robert Michael Pyle calls the ‘extinction of experience,’ which is not just the loss of an interaction with nature, it’s the loss of the desire to inter- act with nature. As more people plug in, they tune out to real experiences and opt for those that are virtual. In the end, nature loses out.” So become a proud steward of nature in your own backyard by planting more native plants and providing food, shelter, and water for birds. By helpin'g the birds, you’ll be helping your community and our entire ecosystem. For more information, visit pa.audubon.org/bird-habitat-reco^ition- program. ■ 4 ^^ Unprecedented Experience Personal Service Exceptional Quality It's The McFarland Way! ^MCFARLAND Xxree & Landscape Services Call today to schedule a free professional consultation to review your property. 215.844.TREE (8733) 610.688.6644 Fax: 215.438.1879 wvvw.mcfarlandtfee.com Renewal byAndersen, WINDOW REPLACEMENT An Andersen Company • Phone; 215-307-4880 November-Oecember 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 13 PHS Travel WASHINGTON, DC It’s always fun to visit our nation’s capital in the fall and sample its vast cultural offerings. If you’ve ALREADY SEEN MUCH OF THE SMITHSONIAN AND WANT TO GET OFF THE BEATEN TRACK, VISIT THE TEXTILE MuSEUM FOR A BOTANICALLY THEMED EXHIBIT CALLED “ThE SULTAN’S GARDEN: ThE BLOSSOMING OF OTTOMAN Art” (running THROUGH MARCH 10 , 2013 ). Located a half mile from the Dupont Circle Metro station, this museum is currently offering an exhibition of flower-festooned fabrics and objects from the Ottoman Empire. The Sultan's Garden chronicles how stylized flowers came to embellish nearly all media produced by the Ottoman court beginning in the mid- 16^^ century. Says curator Sumru Belger Krody, “In this period, a new decorative style emerged in the Ottoman court, built around stylized, but still recognizable, floral designs. The most popular blossoms are ones that any gardener might rec- ognize — tulips, hyacinth, honeysuckles, and rosebuds — but these designs came to embellish nearly all media produced by the Ottoman court, and symbolize the power of the empire.” Interestingly, the development of this design identity can be attributed to a single artist, Kara Memi, working in the royal arts workshop of Istanbul. The Sultan ’s Garden unveils the influence of Ottoman floral style and traces its continuing impact through the textile arts — some of the most luxurious and technically complex productions of the Empire. Also look for a lecture at the museum by noted horticulturist Holly Shimizu on December 13^*^. ■ 14 GREEN SCENE November : )ecer'iber 2C i 2 • GREEN SCENE 15 GREAT HOLIDAY G 1 British-inspired cashmere-wooi piaid scarf, $65 2 Ceramic urn, soy candle 15 oz. Siberian fir fragrance, $34 3 Twig and feathered owls, various sizes, $6,50-$40 4 Gold glitter holiday ribbon ornament, $7.50 5 Vintage glass glittered oak leaf ornament, $8.95 6 Garden pot soy candle 8 oz., choice of fragrances, $24.50 7 Holiday comfort soy twig candle 6 oz., $26 8 Holiday soy votive candle 2 oz., $8.95 9 Tea for Two: two 10-oz ceramic infuser mugs with tea, $29 10 Set of 12 1-1/2-inch champagne bell ornaments, $8,50 11 Set of three Azzuro votive candles, $ 12.50/each 6 ROM THE PHS ' ironic how call- S ing someone a “pansy” implies weakness, while in truth, the insult references one of the toughest flowers in the plant universe. Bring on the cold temps, chilling rain, and even a little frost and light snow, and the pansy will shrug them off with ease. It’s the tri-athlete of blossoms, its veritable Serena Williams or Michael Phelps. And further, what would our pots, borders, and beds be without this early biennial, often our first real shot of color in the garden? Pansies grow in a wide range of sizes, patterns, and colors, includ- ing red, purple, blue, bronze, pink, yellow, white, lavender, orange, and even rarer shades like black and mahogany. They thrive in a sunny, well-drained area and are stupendously easy to grow. Add some slow-release fertilizer and pinch off the spent flower heads throughout the season to encourage re-blooming. This fall, the breeders of the popular Wave petunia are introduc- ing the Cool Wave™ pansy series with the same prolific spreading trait. The blooms will trail over the sides of containers and baskets and spread vigorously 24 to 30 inches. In our area. Cool Wave should return next spring after going dormant in winter. Colors include white, yellow, frost (cream-colored edged in lilac), and violet wing (bi-colored purple and white). Who can resist? ■ Visit wave-rave.com for more information and to find a retail center in your area, Also visit PHS Meadowbrook Farm for more pansy choices. Pansies BY LAURA BRANDT This Cool-Season Champ Gets a Makeaver * 18 GREEN SCENE ROOFING • SIDING • SLATE • COPPER • CEDAR , ^ - % Professional. Honest. Hardworking. ROOFING .SIDING 215-885-7663 (roof) moran-roofing.com OB miles of ups and downs together It's not just how you live, it's where you live. If you enjoy an active iifestyie, The Hill at Whitemarsh has everything you need to maintain it. Bicyclists are just a few miles from Fairmount Park, where you can cruise along the Schuylkill River. Call 215-402-8500 for more information. 4000 Fox Hound Drive | Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 215-402-8500 | thehillatwhitemarsh.org Novemtier-December 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 19 H In every country around the world, people enjoy picking flowers and arranging them decoratively in vases, pots, and ^ bowls. Here, we look at various design styles from around the I globe. As you can see, each place has its own take on the art of arrangement, from flowers and materials to composition and containers. You can borrow ideas from these designs and use them in your own floral fantasies. ^ GREEN SCENE • No'Oemb'SCcxl-inber 2012 FLORAL DESIGN BY JANE GODSHALK & CRES MOTZI. AIFD • PHOTOS BY TOM WEISHAAR GREEN SCENE • r-bveniWc-tte. i iV*.’- A. PLANT LIST: • Ivy (Heddra helix) • Spruce (Picea orientalis) • Holly ferr) X(^yrtomium falcafum) • Privet berries (Ligustrum ovalifolium) • Carriatlons (Dianfhus sp.) Deslgris by Jane Godshalk -9r^ British floral design influenced all of Europe during the Victorian era. Rare plants from all over the world became avail- able, and gardening was a popular pastime. Arrangements included lush and exotic combinations of foliage, and fragrant garden roses almost always predominated. Containers were decorative and ornate, and the arrangements lush and opulent. The topiary form and two-tiered elevated designs were frequently used to fill high- ceilinged rooms. Contemporary design in Great Britain, however, is very diverse and is influenced by all of Europe. A love of plants and gar- dening is apparent in the elegant arrangements of British floral designers such as Paula Pryke and Jane Packer. Priiuant! MARCH 2-10. 2013 Topiary Design (left) The English yuletide carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is celebrated with a footed metal cache pot holding a traditional topiary with a diverse combina- tion of greens. Privet berries, spruce, and bush ivy contrast with dark pink garden roses and hot pink spray roses. Silver pears and silver-gray ribbon give the topiary a holiday spirit. Hand-Tied Bouquets (below) All over Europe, including Great Britain, hand-tied bou- quets are popular and are used for almost every occasion. Flowers, berries, and foliage are plentiful and available from many local sources. They are arranged on the spot in flower shops and outdoor markets. A traditional hand-tied bouquet fdls a ceramic pot. Here, hydrangea, roses, brassica, and rose hips fill a vase with the tradi- tional round form and subtle color and texture contrasts. Learn more at theflowershow. com PLANT LIST: • J-lydrangea macrophylla • Rosa 'Blizzard' • Rose hips (Rosa canina) • Cabbage USA Many influences of American floral design come from Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. Flowers and foliage are mounded, and seasonal fruits, berries, and nuts were used when flowers were not available in winter seasons. This design uses Williamsburg influences combined with the more modern American phoenix design, which has a circular form with branches or flowers rising from the center. Oak branches with acorns and camellia leaves rise from a rounded mass of magnolia, viburnum berries, celosia, and apples. During Colonial times, apples were used not for eating but for cider, which, when water was not always pure, was a good alterna- tive for drinking. All of the flowers are long-lived “everlast- ings” and may dry attractively in the arrangement. PLANT LIST: f • Oak • Magnolia grandiflora • Apples • Camelia sinensis • Ceiosia crktafa • Viburnum berries W (Viburnum opuius) • Roses (Rosa 'Wanted') -y • Hydrangea macrophylla - ' % ..-N ““ f 112 '* SREEN, This design was inspired by the vibrantly colored and intricately patterned garlands that are used for religious and everyday life in Thailand. Blessed with a tropical climate and fertile soil, this Southeast Asian nation has a bounty of vibrant and beautiful plants, and flowers are an integral part of everyday life. Thais make garlands by threading leaves and flowers together and placing them on ornate stands for temples and shrines. Flowers are also worn in the hair, while leis are worn for spe- cial occasions and are given as gifts. To get started, soak a brick of Oasis floral foam and place it on its end in a small design dish made by Lomey. Tape it down securely. Put the flowers down in bands and let several strands of spray carnation leis cascade down the side. PLANT LIST: • Standard and spray carnatio {Dianfhus caryophyllus) )- • Gloriosa lily (Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildana'I • Mokara orchid (Mokara 'Nora') • Rosa 'Orange Unique' • Cast-iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) Design by Ores Motzi 26 GREEN SCENE • November-December 201 1>LANT LIST; • Moth orchid (.Phalaenopsis hybrid) • Cast iron piant (Aspidistra eiatior) • Leylond Cypress (Chamaecyparis sp.) Design by Cres Motzi • This arrangement was inspired by Marie Fran^oise Deprez, whose floral art is graphic, expres- sive, beautiful, tactile, structural, intricate, technical, playful, and original. A heatproof vase and Styrofoam sphere were cov- ered with melted wax (follow manufacturer’s instructions to ensure safety). Aspidistra leaves were folded in half and stapled. The stapled leaves were then grouped in a fan shape and tied. Chamaecyparis and small pine- cones were wound together in a chain. GREEN SCENE 27 AFRICA PLANT LIST: • Manzinifa branch • Dried Cercropia • Amaryllis • Wool from Teosdole sheep •.. i Designs by Jane Godshoik Africa is a land of contrasts — the bright colors of flowers, fabrics, birds, and beads standing out against some of the continent’s starkest landscapes. Think of rough and parched deserts with thorny trees, gray green foliage, and an astounding variety of wildlife. Emmie Pabst, a South African floral designer who com- bines all these concepts, says, “There is a never-ending striving toward the attainment of the most original and elusive ideas in imaginative design.” Here we have two designs that depict African elements. One refers to the desert and its windblown and bleak conditions. Texture and pattern predominate, while wool represents animal hardships in this environment. Among the symbols and colors we included in the design below are black and white sticks, which is a Zulu tribal motif. African cloth or kente folds through the design along with the Pan-African flag colors of black, red, and green. PLANT LIST: • Dianfhus 'Green Trick' • Red anthurium (Anthurium andraeonum) • Orange pincushion protea (Leucospermum) • Gariic iAflium sativum) • Red pepper (Capsicum) • Alocasia PLANT LIST: • Masterwort (Astrantia major) • Blackberry lily {Belamcanda chinensis) • Lisianthus {Eustoma russellianum) • Freesia • St. John's Wort (Hypericum hybrid) • Rosa 'Polo' • Cedar (Chamaecyparissp. ) • Smilax Design by Cres Motzi He’s a master techni- cian, expert teacher, and author, and his designs are very natural and make you feel like you’re in the garden. For techniques in this design, inspired by Lersch, dark annealed wires were cut to desired lengths and inserted into pre-drilled holes in a wood disk. Holders for votive candles were constructed with the same wires, while water tubes were placed between them to hold flowers. ■ GREEN SCENE 31 STORY H\ PHOTOS B\ mANDT \RDILLO These simple and elegant displays will last all season outdoors, d our heloved plant containers don’t have to stay empty when frost hits in late autumn. Instead, think of winter as a bonus season where texture becomes as important as color. Better yet, you don’t neces- sarily need fancy plants or materials. You can plan tor winter containers and bouquets by growing these htvorites on your property; red twig dogwood (C,ormts sericeas^i.), various hollies (//twsp.), and evergreens, (hitting and arranging the branches of the.sc three plants will brighten your doorway, mantle, and window boxes throughout the winter months. If you don’t grow the.se plants yourself, visit your local nursery for materials. ^ ■ •-St Rob Cardillo/Longwood Gardens PHS’s Meadowbrook Farm in Abingcon Township, PA, offers many plants and decorative materials for winter container gardening. This season they’ll offer Douglas fir, incense cedar, white pine, boxwood, evergreen holly, winterberry holly, curly willow, various seed pods, red twig dogwood stems, and birch branches. “Meadowbrook offers a variety of containers, seasonal plants, and giftware,” says merchandising manager Lisa Baxter. “We harvest greens right off of our property. You can also find pre-made arrangements with touches of berries, seed pods, pine cones, ribbon, and other textural items.” Red twig dogwood (a.k.a. red osier dogwood) is a native shrub that thrives in our area. Its bright red stems dazzle the eye in winter, especially against a snowy landscape. It is a favorite in winter arrangements. “I love to mix three or four different greens such as pine, blue spruce, Douglas fir and magnolia leaves,” Lisa continues. “To this, I may add ribbon and a few berries for a bright touch. This simple and elegant display will last all season outdoors. If you are using greens inside, just make sure they are fresh, and they will last all winter.” One of the benefits of sticking these twigs in the soil of containers is that most of the stems will root over the winter. In spring, as the weather warms, you will see the twigs sprout leaves. At this time, uproot them and plant them in your garden. “I love to see red twig dog- wood with white pine spilling out of urns on either side of an entryway,” says Lisa. “You can even add a bow or silver balls for holiday cheer.” ■ SPECIAL EVENT PHS Meadowbrook Farm offers assorted garland cut to size, miniature boxwood trees, and balled-and- burlapped evergreen trees. On Thursday, December 6, at 6 pm, have fun creating your own holiday wreath at a workshop at Meadowbrook Farm. Register at pennhorf.nef/evenfregistrafion. See page 44 for more information. o u o Q Q. November-December 2012 • GREEN SCENE 35 BY JESSIE KEITH In the commercial cut-flower industry, it’s not easy being green. Most cut flowers are laden with pesticides, largely because the estimated $40-billion-a-year industry demands floral perfection, and some of its powerhouses (like roses) are especially susceptible to pests and diseases. To complicate matters, most commercial flowers travel hundreds and thou- sands of “flower miles” from field to international flower market to wholesaler to store. Today, however, natural beauties are gaining attention and chal- lenging the status quo. An influx of eco-conscious growers and designers are embracing the so-called Slow Flower Movement — aided by a suite of savvy writers and other advocates furthering their cause. It’s safe to say that Amy Stewart brought the concept of the “socially respon- sible cut flower” to public attention through her engaging New York Times bestseller on the international flower industry. Flower Confidential (Algonquin Books, 2007). And her message of awareness resonates even more as the Slow Flower Movement gains ground. “There are a lot of reasons to buy local when it comes to flowers,” Amy tells us. “You get something really fresh, seasonal, and delicate.” A point further explored in Debra Prinzing’s beautifully photo- graphed, insightful book The 50 Mile Bouquet (Si. Lynn’s Press, 2012). When asked why she wrote the book, Debra said, “As I met and interviewed domestic flower farmers and eco-conscious floral designers, I discovered the beginnings of a cultural shift to local, seasonal, and sustainable flowers. This book strives to put a face on the flower farmer and help consumers make a connection between growers and flowers they bring into their homes.” And connecting the public with local flowers is most easily done through the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) an organization founded in 1988 to help consumers find local growers. Polly Hutchison, flower November-December 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 37 farmer and current president of the ASCFG, says, “As an organization we don’t referee organic status, but we encourage good land stewardship, sustainable practices, and con- necting the public with local growers; it pays to know your grower, and this relationship is best forged locally.” Pennsylvania has a good share of pioneer- ing local cut-flower purveyors — most in and around metropolitan areas where demand is greatest. Successful, small-scale growers are many and they supply farmers markets and shops statewide, but of these, a few have built blossoming businesses that are truly extraordinary. Jennie Love, of Love N’ Fresh Flowers, is one of the more remarkable PA pioneers. She has the rare pleasure of running a three- acre flower farm in Upper Roxborough, just within Philadelphia city limits. In only five years it has blossomed into a 90-hour- a-week endeavor that keeps growing. This is due to her beautiful fresh-from-the-field flowers and unique, elegant arrangements that are wholly seasonal and sustainably grown. She offers a complete “seed to cen- terpiece” package, and despite being a gifted floral designer, she considers herself a flower farmer at heart. “I grew up on a central Pennsylvania farm; it’s in my blood,” she says. The rigors of urban flower farming keep Jennie busy from dawn to dusk. “Growing local, organic flowers is hard work!” she says. This is something Kate Sparks, of the Doylestown design-grow flower farm Lilies and Lavender can equally attest to: “I’ve had four acres in production for the past 15 years — for such a small farm it’s a huge effort but worth it. I wouldn’t want more acreage; it’s easier to control pests and problems when you’re small. Still it has its challenges.” Both Jennie and Kate cite lack of public awareness regarding the value of local flow- ers as a problem. “There’s a reverse men- tality about our flowers. Most think they should be cheap, but they’re actually more costly,” Jennie says. “With the Slow Flower Movement taking hold, I hope perception will change. It’s hard competing with low- priced imports that are loaded with pesti- cides but pretty.” As public awareness increases, they reckon, the beauty, diversity, seasonality, and longevity of “green” cut flowers should sell themselves. In addition to being earth- friendly, they last longer, and small growers can take more creative license with diverse, more exciting floral choices. They also come without the baggage of imported flow- ers. According to Kate Stewart, “Flowers coming from a long way away require constant refrigeration to stay fresh. That is a very high energy cost.” And, Kate Sparks says, “Even out-of-country organics are not organic. Imported organic flowers are sprayed with chemicals before entering the country to keep potential pests out, making them fumigated flowers.” Pesticides are the greatest problem with roses, which make up around 30 per- cent of all US flower sales (SOURCE: US International Trade Commission), and are the most energy-intensive, pesticide-laden blooms of the bunch. Thankfully, Debra says eco-conscious growers are making headway here, too. “A handful of domestic rose growers around the country produce beautiful American roses and strive to be sustainable,” says Debra. “If consumers start asking their florists and retailers for American-grown roses, the demand can be met.” So if there’s a market, there’s a way. Ultimately, public demand, driven by great- er awareness, will power the Slow Flower Movement to keep naturally beautiful flow- ers decorating our life events and making us happier. As Polly Hutchison puts it, “Local, sustainable flowers are gratifying and better for us all.” ■ RESOURCES • Love N’ Fresh Flowers lovenfreshflowers. com • Lilies and Lavender liliesandlavencler. com • Red Earth Farm redearfhfarm. org • greenSinner greensinner.com 38 GREEN SCENE • November-December 201 2 At Talula's Garden, It's all about local food BYIAURA BEITMAN HOOVER PHOTOS BY FELICIA PERRETTI Aimee Olexy climbs into her aging station wagon and stops to pick up at least 1 0 boxes of fresh- packed exotic mushrooms on her way to work. That’s not unusual for the West Chester native and co-owner ofTalula’s Garden, the popular restaurant in Washington Square. Aimee grew up in a family that often picked their own fruit and were nourished on simple whole- Every Other MORNING, some food, often from their own garden. “We would also stop at every farm stand we ran across, no matter what time of the year. That’s just how we shopped,” Aimee says with a smile. This philosophy was poured into the 175- seat restaurant, Talula’s Garden, Olexy’s col- laboration with Philly restaurateur Stephen Starr. Opened in 2011, the eatery features all locally sourced food, including meat, cheese, seasonally inspired cocktails and even Lancaster County flowers. “I keep it local in everything we do. It doesn’t make sense to have flowers imported from the Netherlands when we’re using local butter,” she says. To achieve Talula’a culinary goals, Olexy uses a range of vendors, from a grower of fresh figs at a farm three doors away to larg- er food producers in the region. “Whether it’s lamb, honey, ground beef, or eggs, working with local farmers is just plain good economics, as well good for relationships,” Aimee adds. “We aim to showcase the flavor of our ingredients. Local food doesn’t need as much salt or butter, and the food is not overly presented or contrived. Our philosophy is simple: cook fresh from good sources.” ■ Talula's Garden. 210 W, Washington Square, Philadelphia, 215-592-7787, fotulasgarden.com PHS Programs & Events PHS Programs & Events REGISTRATION INFORMATION Reservations are required for all PHS education programs. Save time and register online at pennhorf.net/evenfregistration. To take advantage of member pricing when registering online, you must create a PHS user account on our website, in addition to receiving special member pricing, a user account lets you update your contact information, access your giving history, indicate your interests, and renew your membership all in one convenient place! New user accounts may take up to 24 hours to be activated, if you have not already done so, create a user account by visiting pennhort.net/myaccount. You may also fill out the reservation form below and mail to: PHS, Attn: Education Programs, 100 N, 20th St., 5th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495. You may register by phone by calling the tele- phone number listed for each program. Confirmations will be sent for all events except Garden Visits and Brown-Bag Lunches. Your confirmation will serve as your ticket for events. Travel directions will be included when appropri- ate. if a program is filled, we will add your name to the wait list, and we will call you if space becomes available. No payment is required to be placed on the wait list. Refunds and Cancellations: Cancellations must be received at least five business days before the event. No refund if fewer than five days. PHS retains a $5 cancellation fee. I DUC.VnON I‘IU)(;KAMS rix.is i r vi ion iorm Mail to: PHS, Attn: Education Programs, TOO North 20th Street, 5th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495 Program Date Fee No. of persons Cost Total Fee: $ Name: Member ID#: Name of auest (If anv): Address: Citv: State: Zip: Telephone: Email Method of Payment: G Check enclosed OR Charge my □ VISA G MasterCard G American Express Card Number: Expiration; Card Security Code: Sianature: O l/We would like to support PHS education programs. Donation amount: (select payment method above). 42 GREEN SCENE November-December 201 2 Look for these initials to find programs at PHS education hubs. PHS (PHS) 1 DON. 20th Street Philadelphia PA 19103 PHS Meadowbrook Farm (MBF) 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation (BA) 300 North Latch's Lane Merion, PA 1 9066 Chanticleer (CH)‘ 786 Church Road Wayne, PA 19087 Hortulus Farm Nursery & Gardens (HORT)* 62 Thompson Mill Road Wrightstown, PA 1 8940 Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia (KROC) 4200 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129 'Note: There are no programs at Chanticleer or Hortulus during November. December, and January. PHS Holiday Pop Up Store! Month of December, dates and hours to be announced 8232 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA PHS pops up with a fun and fabulous shopping experience in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill shopping district during December. Enjoy a truly merry holiday experience in this quaint Victorian village setting, which includes Charles Dickens-themed performances and activities. Visit PHSontine.org for dates and hours, as well as announcements about special events and merchandise dt our Holiday Pop Up Store. NOVEMBER Stories From the Garden: PHS McLean Library Book Discussion Group Thursday, November 1, 5:45-7:45 pm PHS McLean Library (PHS) 1 00 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 The group meets monthly on the first Thursday, October through June (skipping March for the Flower Show). Join us in reading and discussing works of fiction or non-fiction having to do with gardening, plants, nature or the land. Participants need to obtain and read each month's selection prior to the meeting. Free, but pre-registration is required. Please contact Priscilla Becroft at pbecroft@pennhort.org or 215-988-8772 to register. This month's selection: Audur Ava Olafsdotur, The Greenhouse. Artistic Workshop— Designing for the PHS Philadelphia Fiower Show Saturday, November 3, 10 am-12 pm Cinnaminson Library 1619 Riverton Rd. Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 This workshop and demonstration will provide everything you need to know to exhibit in the arrangement classes at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. The entry process, timeline, design types, and staging will be discussed in an informal setting with the opportunity to ask every question you may have. Information: 215-988-8826 or bgreene@pennhort.org. Free. No registration required. Story Time in the PHS McLean Library Wednesday, November 7, 1 0:30-1 1 :30 am PHS McLean Library (PHS) 100 N. 20tfr St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Young children will learn about garden- ing and the natural world through books read by story teller Hasha Salaman. For children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult. Information: 215-988-8772. Free. Get Involved in Plant One Million! Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 9-1 1 Various Locations Help make our region healthier and more beautiful by planting trees! The Plant One Million partnership is working with volunteers to plant one million trees throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region, Thousands of trees will be planted this fall in south- eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. For more information, visit plantonemiliion. org. Cool-Season Vegetable Gardening Saturday, November 10, 10 am-12 pm Meadowbrook Farm (MBF) 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 1 9046 Organic farmer Nicolas Esposito will talk about how to keep your vegetable garden producing as winter sets in. He'll discuss cold frames, row covers, and types of crops that flourish in cooler weather. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Hostess with the Mostess Event Saturday, November 10, 8 am-5 pm Meadowbrook Farm (MBF) 1 633 Washington Lane Abington Tonwship, PA 1 9046 Shop PHS Meadowbrook Farm to find everything you need to be a great host or hostess during the upcoming holidays. You'll find design ideas for holiday tabletops, gorgeous gifts, and home decor during this one-day event. Enjoy tastings, demos, and more. To make the day extra special, shoppers will receive 10% off their entire order: PHS members receive 20% off (some restrictions apply), along with special members-only offers. Visit meadowbrookfarm.org for details. November-December 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 43 PHS Programs & Events Thanksgiving Fiorai Designs Monday, November 12, 1 1 am-12:30 pm PHS McLean Library (PHS) 100 N, 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Floral designers Valerie McLaughlin, Susan Essick, and Patti Kelly will dem- onstrate how to make a hand-tied bouquet, a table arrangement, and a wreath, using flowers, fruit, and nuts. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. McLean Library Lunchtime Short Story Group Wednesday, November 14, 12-1 :30 pm PHS McLean Library (PHS) 1 00 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 The PHS McLean Library's daytime short story group meets October through June (skipping March for the Flower Show). Join us in reading and discussing short stories with gardening or nature themes. Participants need to obtain and read each selection prior to the meet- ing. Free, but pre-registration is required. Contact Priscilla Becroft at pbecroft@ pennhort.org or 215-988-8772 to register. This month's selection: William Maxwell, "The Gardens of Mont-Saint-Michel." Seasonal Walk; A Focus on Fall Color Wednesday, November 14, 1-2:30 pm Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation (BA) 300 North Latch's Lane Merlon, PA 1 9066 Barnes horticultural staff will discuss the mechanics of fall color, why it happens, why different plants display different fall colors, what weather conditions are needed for the best fall display, and what plants have the best fall color potential for our region. In our garden walk-through we will observe other autumnal delights, and discuss what you should be doing at this time of the year in your own garden. Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 20. Fee: $18 PHS and Barnes Foundation members, $23 non-members. Terrariums: Landscapes Under Glass Wednesday, November 14, 6-7:30 pm Salvation Army Kroc Center (KROC) 4200 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129 Terrariums are wonderful, magical en- vironments. Horticulturist Lori Hayes will provide easy-to-follow instruction on plant selection, containers, and how to cre- ate and maintain a garden under glass. Information: 215-988-8872. Free, but registration Is required. The Art of Bonsai Saturday, November 17, 10 am-12 pm Meadowbrook Farm (MBF) 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Meadowbrook horticulturist Bernard Pet- tit will inspire you to try your hand at this ancient art. He'll discuss basic bonsai principles such as intent, design, tools, and techniques, as well as offer tips from pro- fessionals. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Philadelphia Community Farming Collaborative On-Farm Field Days Crop Planning 101 November 28, 6 pm PHS (PHS) 1 00 N, 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Co-sponsored by PHS and partner orga- nizations and held at various locations in Philadelphia, these "beginning farmer workshops" are designed to build on one another. This date's topic: Crop Planning 101 . Information 215-988-8885. Free. DECEMBER story Time in the PHS McLean Library Wednesday, December 5, 10:30-1 1 :30 am PHS McLean Library (PHS) 1 00 N, 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 See November 7 for details. Stories from the Garden: PHS McLean Library Book Discussion Group Thursday, Decembers 5:45-7:45 pm PHS McLean Library (PHS) 100 N, 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 This month's selection Horton Foote, Dividing the Estate (play). See November 1 for details. Holiday Wreath Decorating Thursday, December 6, 6-8 pm Meadowbrook Farm (MBF) 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 In this hands-on session led by horticul- tural educator Eva Monheim, we will Save the Date! Holiday Happenings at PHS Meadowbrook Farm Shop PHS Meadowbrook Farm for the holidays and enjoy seasonal fun on four Saturdays in December from 1 0 am to 2 pm. Come for a free demo on hanging ter- rariums, be inspired by hoiiday swag designs, and swing by for a visit with Santa! Visit meadowbrookfarm.org for dates and detaiis! 44 GREEN SCENE • November-December 201 2 decorate an evergreen \A/reath with natural materials, greens, pine cones, seed pods, and beautiful bows, You may bring elements to customize your own wreath. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $45 members, $55 non-members. Workshop; Holiday Wreath Making Monday, December 10, 10 am-12 pm Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation (BA) 300 North Latch's Lane Merion, PA 1 9066 Decorate your home for the hoiidays with a festive wreath, swag, or cen- terpiece. Instructors from the Barnes Arboretum will help you build a base of evergreens, add texture with twigs, fruit, berries, pinecones, and other natural materials, and finish with ribbons. Hang your creation on the front door or mantle for a long-lasting and fragrant addition to your seasonal decor. Bring pruning shears and gardening gloves. Information: 215-988-8869. Limit: 20. Fee: $55 PHS and Barnes Foundation members, $65 non-members. FOXGLOVES The Gloves You Love to Give. And Receive! www.foxglovesinc.com • Toll Free: 888-322-4450 ISA Certified I Arborists: ^ Jim Ward PD-0053 Chris Ward PD-0704 Matt Ward PD- 1673 Hugh Darlington PD-0039 Ken LeRoy PD-0078 Plant Health Care • Evaluations • Shrub Hand Pruning • Big Tree Pruning Cabling • Lightning Protection • Removals 6 1 0-525- 1 562 • Please call or e-mail to schedide an Arborist consultation www.johnbwatd.com • PCD Box 280 • Byrn Mawr, PA 19010 November-December 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 45 PHS Programs & Events PHS Programs & Events Fun with Holiday Flowers Monday, December 10, 1 1 am-12:30 pm PHS McLean Library (PHS) 100 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Valerie McLaughlin, Susan Essick, and Patti Kelly share ideas and demonstrate how to make a fresh flower Christmas tree, magnolia wreath, and a center- piece for your holiday table. Informa- tion: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. McLean Library Lunchtime Short Story Group Wednesday, December 12, 12-1 :30 pm PHS McLean Library (PHS) 100 N. 20tt' St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 This month's selection: Andrea Barrett, "Theories of Rain." See November 14 for details. Holiday Decorating— Naturally Wednesday, December 12, 6-7:30 pm Salvation Army Kroc Center (KROC) 4200 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129 Using a variety of materials, horticultural therapist Mona Gold provides tips and ideas on how to enhance your holiday celebrations. Information: 215-988-8872. Free, but pre-registration is required. JANUARY Stories from the Garden; PHS McLean Library Book Discussion Group Thursday, January 3, 5:45-7:45 pm PHS McLean Library (PHS) 100 N. 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 John Steinbeck, "The Chrysanthemums" (short story). See November 1 for details. Workshop: Watercolor Meets Colored Pencil Two Tuesdays: Jan, 8 & 15, 10 am-3 pm PHS (PHS) 100 N, 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Join Eileen Rosen for an enjoyable painting experience that combines two very different mediums: watercolor and waxed-based colored pencils. You will start with a flat, simple watercolor under-painting and then add layers with colored pencils, with vibrant and life- like results. Step-by-step demonstration and individual instruction provided. No experience necessary. A supply list will be sent with registration confirmation. Instruction will be based on individual needs, and beginners are welcome! Information: 215-988-8869. Fee: $90 members, $100 non-members. Limit: 15. Story Time in the PHS McLean Library Wednesday, January 9, 1 0:30-1 1 :30 am PHS McLean Library (PHS) 100 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 See November 7 for details. McLean Library Lunchtime Short Story Group Wednesday, January 9, 12-1:30 pm PHS McLean Library (PHS) 100 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 This month's selection: Jane Stevenson, "Garden Guerillas" (novella). See No- vember 14 for details. PHS Tree Tenders® at Lunch Thursdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 12-1 pm PHS (PHS) 100 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Learn about trees at convenient lunch- time workshops! Take one workshop or the whole series. This program offers hands-on tree care education for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region. The course covers tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working within your community. ISA, PA LA, Act 48 and PLNA credits are available. This course is not appropriate for children under 16, Information: 215- 988-8845. Fee: $25 for eight-part series or $5 per class at the door. Dates and Topics: Jan. 10 Overview, Benefits of Trees, Tree Biology Jan, 1 7 Urban Stresses on Trees Jan. 24 Tree Planting Jan, 31 Tree ID Feb. 7 Tree Care Feb. 14 Trees and Watersheds, and the Emerald Ash Borer Feb. 21 Organizing a Community Tree Planting Feb. 28 Presentation by Tree Tender Partners: Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Philly Tree Map, Plant One Million, US Forest Service, PHS McLean Library Terrarium Workshop Saturday, January 12, 10-12 pm Meadowbrook Farm (MBF) 1633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 What could be better than brightening your home with a lush, green, minia- ture world under glass? Meadowbrook Farm's Brandon Huber offers easy-to- follow instruction on designing, select- ing plants and containers, and main- tenance so you can create your own terrarium. Bring your own container, or purchase one at the program. Soil, moss, and an assortment of small plants suitable for terrariums will be provided. Information: 215-988-8872. Fee: $45 members, $55 non-members. 46 GREEN SCENE • November-December 201 2 Artistic Workshop: True Colors— Show Yours Saturday, January 12, lOam-12 pm Penllyn Woods Park Community Building Township Line Rd. & Blue Bell-Penllyn Pike (Directions: bwergwynedd.org) Penllyn, PA 19422 The use of color in the art and design of flower arranging will be presented by Priscilla-Gene W. Shaffer, BA, ART, an adjunct instructor at Temple University Ambler. You also will hear from advisors for the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show arrangement classes, who provide valuable support throughout the design process. Information: 215-988-8826 or bgreene@pennhort.org. Free. Artistic Workshop— The Latest in Design Trends Wednesday, January 16, 10 am-12 pm Penllyn Woods Park Community Building Township Line Rd, & Blue Bell-Penllyn Pike (Directions: lowergwynedd.org) Penllyn, PA 19422 Donna O’Brien, owner and creative director of Beautiful Blooms, based in Philadelphia, will present current trends in floral design. Donna is an inspiring designer and an award-winning exhibitor at the PFIS Philadelphia Flower Show. Information: 215-988-8826 or bgreene@pennhort.org. Free. Planning the Spring Garden Wednesday, January 16, 6-7:30 pm Salvation Army Kroc Center (KROC) 4200 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129 After a long, dreary winter, gardeners are eager to start dreaming about their spring gardens. Rodale Institute experts will cover the important stages of start- ing your garden. Learn about garden planning, selecting plants, and starting seeds. Basic plant care and available resources will also be covered to help you enjoy a bountiful growing season and summer harvest. Information: 215- 988-8872. Free, but pre-registration is required. Artistic Workshop— Hidden Assets and Covering Your Tracks Saturday, January 19, 10 am-12 pm Penllyn Woods Park Community Building Township Line Rd. & Blue Bell-Penllyn Pike (Directions: lowergwynedd.org) Penllyn, PA 19422 Tricks of the trade for backgrounds, lighting, pedestals, and all arrangement staging for the PFIS Philadelphia Flower Show will be discussed. Meet the artistic passers— your best friends at the Show! Information: 215-988-8826 or bgreene@ pennhort.org. Free. Free Lecture Series: How Piants Work— Topics in Practicai Piant Physiology tor Gardeners Six sessions: Tuesday, Jan, 22; five Mon- days: Jan, 28-Feb, 25, 6:30-7:30 pm Co-sponsored by PFIS and the Wagner Free Institute of Science PHS (PHS) 100 N, 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Knowing how plants work leads to a better appreciation for their complexity and how to meet their needs. Taught by Karen Snetselaar, professor biology at Saint Joseph's University, this course focuses on key topics in plant physiol- ogy, We'll see how plant structure and growth is influenced by the transport of water and minerals and learn about the ability of plants to make many other re- quired chemical compounds. Lectures include photographs and animations to make the dynamic aspects of plant growth easier to understand. Each ses- sion will begin with an optional quiz over material covered the previous week. Free, but pre-registration is required. Registered students will receive a syl- labus with reading list as part of their registration acknowledgement. To reg- ister, visit wagnerfreeinsfifute.org/adutt education or caii 215-763-6529 ext. 1 3. Garden Tool Time Saturday, January 26, 10-12 pm Meadowbrook Farm (MBF) 1 633 Washington Lane Abington Township, PA 19046 Meadowbrook Farm horticulturist Tom Reber will demonstrate how, with proper maintenance and a little extra effort, your tools can last longer and be effec- tive for many years to come. Informa- tion: 215-988-8872. Fee: $18 members, $23 non-members. Artistic Workshop- Hats: Getting It Together Saturday, January 26, 10 am-12 pm Penllyn Woods Park Community Building Township Line Rd. & Blue Bell-Penllyn Pike (Directions: lowergwynedd.org) Penllyn, PA 19422 This workshop covers guidelines for creating a hat made of fresh and/or dried plant material for the PHS Phila- delphia Flower Show. We will also review the judging process— how do judges make the tough decisions? Information: 215-988-8826 or bgreene@pennhort.org. Free. PHS Tree Tenders® Training Two Saturdays: January 19 & 26, 8:30 am-1 pm PHS (PHS) 100 N, 20th St, Philadelphia PA 19103 Learn to plant and care for trees in your community. This program offers hands- on tree care education for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region. The nine-hour course covers tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working within your community. ISA, PA LA, Act 48 and PLNA credits are available. This course is not appropriate for children under 16. Information: 215- 988-8845. Fee: $25. November-December 201 2 • GREEN SCENE 47 PHS Programs & Events Clossified Ads GARDEN STRUCTURES GREENHOUSE AND CONSERVATORY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Custom Aluminum or Wood 35 Years' Experience Call Robert J, LaRouche at Glass Enclosures Unlimited 610-687-2444 GREEN TECHNOLOGIES Rainwater Harvesting Systems Capture • Eilter • Reuse Piease visit our website to learn more WWW. 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