Feb 12

Class at the West Virginia Botanic Garden: Identifying Trees in Winter (Cheat Lake, WV)

Buds, habit of growth, bark, site, and other factors make tree ID without leaves entirely possible. Join retired Core Arboretum manager and lifelong tree junkie Jon Weems for tips in identifying trees during the half of the year when leaves aren’t limiting your view into the forest. All ages. $5 for West Virginia Botanic Garden members, $15 for non-members. Back up date in case of bad weather 2/19.

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Feb 11

Winter Pruning Lecture at the Delaware Center for Horticulture (Wilmington, DE)

Join our Community Forester, Heather Titanich, in learning how to properly prune and maintain trees. We will cover the basics of tree anatomy, pruning timing and technique, and recommended tools. This indoor lecture will be followed by a short walk around Delaware Center for Horticulture grounds for demonstration. Heather holds a B.S. in Forest Resource and Environmental Conservation from Virginia Tech, is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, and has earned her Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

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Feb 09

Virtual Presentation Sponsored by the University of Delaware Botanic Garden: Begonia Diversity, Culture, and Care

Begonias are a diverse and sometimes challenging group of plants to grow. There are approximately 2,000 species and 15,000 recognized hybrids. One would be hard-pressed to not find at least one they would like to grow! Christina will take us through her collection to demonstrate the diversity in the genus as well as culture and care. The focus of the presentation will be to help those who have not had success with begonias in the past to demystify their secrets. Sponsored by the University of Delaware Botanic Garden.

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Feb 03 to Feb 05

Annual Orchid Show & Sale at the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory (Hershey, PA)

The Susquehanna Orchid Society presents its 39th Annual Orchid Show and Sale, “For the Love of Orchids” in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. More than 1,000 orchids representing dozens of varieties will be on display, including rare species and unique hybrids. Daily orchid show tours and informational sessions will take place in the exhibition and Garden Cottage. In addition, vendors will have orchids for sale; various orchid societies will have showy displays that will be judged onsite and presented with awards.

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Feb 03

Class at Reeves-Reed Arboretum: Tap That Tree! (Summit, NJ)

February marks the beginning of maple sugaring season. Join us as we tap the Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s maple trees in preparation for this season’s sap flow. Not only will families learn the hows and whys behind tapping trees, but they will also get first-hand experience actually helping us do it! Registration is required.

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Feb 03

Symposium: Longwood Gardens’ Professional Gardener Alumni Association (Kennett Square, PA)

From history to culture to trends, the issues and ideas at the forefront of horticulture take center stage at Today’s Horticulture Symposium on Friday, February 3 from 8 am to 4:30 pm at Longwood Gardens.

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Apr 22

Fairfax County Supervisor’s 5th Annual Environment Expo (Fort Hunt, Virginia)

Join the American Horticultural Society at the Supervisor’s 5th Annual Environment Expo to celebrate Earth Day and National Parks Week.

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Jun 03 to Jun 05

Gardens and Landscapes in the Age of Washington and Now

Learn how George Washington and his contemporaries shaped the natural world to achieve beauty through gardening and how their methods remain relevant today. Lectures highlight the gardens and landscapes of Mount Vernon, Middleton Place, Lafayette’s La Grange, and Hampton Court. In-person and virtual attendance options are available. Limited tickets remain for the in-person event.

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Jun 30 to Oct 30

Light: Installations by Bruce Munro at Longwood Gardens

Light: Installations by Bruce Munro is on view June 30–October 30, Thursday through Sunday evenings from 6–11 pm. Light features eight works in both indoor and outdoor locations throughout the Gardens chosen by Munro to showcase his immersive, large-scale, light-based installations. The exhibition can be viewed beginning at dusk. Special tickets are required beginning at 5 pm (June 30-August 28) and at 4 pm (September 1-October 30). Members require free timed reservations if arriving after 3 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 30 through October 30. Admission is $35 for adults (ages 19+); $32 for college students and seniors; $19 for youth (ages 5–18), and free for ages 4 and under.

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Jun 11 to Jun 19

Philadelphia Flower Show

Welcome to the 2022 Flower Show’s “In Full Bloom”
Chosen to showcase how the beauty in nature restores all of us, “In Full Bloom” welcomes all on a journey to explore the restorative and healing power of nature and plants. This year’s theme promotes good health, positive well-being, and a passion for life that culminates in a gorgeous and colorful spectacle.

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