gardens
20 Gorgeous Philly-Area Gardens and Arboretums to Visit Now
Okay, so spring’s been sort of hit or miss so far. But after a mild winter, our gardens are in bloom earlier than usual. And […]
Six Fruit Trees and Plants That Will Thrive in Your Philly Rowhouse Garden
One of the first things my daughter and her husband did when they bought a house in 2016 was plant an apple tree. It was […]
11 Plant-Filled and Instagram-Ready Philly Restaurants
Spring has arrived, and it’s a time when Philly’s indoor and outdoor dining gardens can really shine. Whatever the season, we love a restaurant that’s incorporating […]
5 Great Opportunities in the City for the Would-Be Gardener
The Philadelphia Flower Show’s 190th annual edition is now one for the record books, but we’re sure that some of you out there came away […]
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Lovers of Design
Each year, publishers release dozens of hefty tomes full of eye-popping photographs of striking new buildings and drop-dead-gorgeous interiors. In addition to keeping your coffee […]
Six Great Children’s Gardens to Visit for Mother’s Day
There are so very many different ways to fete the mom of your kiddies on Mother’s Day: breakfast in bed, a fancy brunch, takeout Chinese. […]
6 Gorgeous Local Shops for Tricking Out Your Garden and Outdoor Spaces
Although winter’s chill has well overstayed its welcome, we want to happily remind you that it’s May, people! Summer is just around the corner, which means […]
We Found Your Perfect Planters for a Dreamy, Vintage-Inspired Floral Display
Now that it’s May 12th and a balmy 85 degrees, we hope you’re well into your gardening phase (the “pollen tsunami” suggests you are) of spring. But for those […]
Retail News: Urban Jungle is Opening a Second Location in Pennsport
Pennsport is about to get a heavy dose of greenery: Urban Jungle, the brains behind some of the lushest landscapes and urban gardens in Philly, […]
DO THIS: Discover the Gardens of South Philadelphia
The South Philly Food Co-op (SPFC) is gearing up for its South Philly Garden Tour. The fourth annual event is a fundraiser for SPFC’s efforts […]
Neighborhood Gardens Trust Plans Community Gardens Day in June
The Neighborhood Gardens Trust launched on Wednesday at the Summer Winter Garden in Powelton Village. The group represents the next iteration of the Neighborhood Garden […]
25 Years a Mom
We’re driving into the city, my husband Doug and I, the car filled with pickaxes and shovels and flats of marigolds and pots of tomatoes. […]
To Do: “How to Grow A Killer Vegetable Garden” Chat at the Flower Show
Guys! We’re just two days out from our Be Well Philly extravaganza at the Philadelphia Flower Show. On Saturday, we’re hosting two fitness classes smack […]
Community Garden Profile: American Street’s Huerta del Pueblo
The community garden on American Street between Somerset and Cambria is a project of Congreso de Latinos Unidos, a social service organization in North Philly. […]
Garden Profile: Artist’s Cherry Tree in a Back Yard in Northern Liberties
Artist Julie Stone Waring bought her house in Northern Liberties almost 15 years ago, and her garden has changed a lot over the years. At […]