Director’s Series: Top 25 Plants to Grow in your Garden
April 29, 2027 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
The Director’s Series is a curated, in-person program featuring Greater Philadelphia garden experts, hand selected by our Executive Director, Jeff Jabco.These local horticulturists will provide practical, regionally-specific and accessible solutions to help home gardeners of the greater Philadelphia area.
Join Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and former Scott Arboretum & Gardens Curator, as he highlights his top 25 plants for the home garden. Covering a range of bulbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines, Andrew will share what makes each plant stand out in the landscape based on his years of gardening in our area. Attendees will learn about the ornamental attributes of each plant, where and how to grow them, important care considerations, and how to incorporate them successfully into your home garden. This presentation will offer practical plant recommendations and growing advice for both beginning and experienced gardeners. Andrew is one of the area’s foremost plants persons and this is a unique opportunity to experience his all-encompassing knowledge of plants.
Program Details
- Registration is limited to 200. There is no live stream or recording option.
- Registration is free, but required to receive program links.
- Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
- For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.
About the Presenter
Andrew Bunting is vice president of Horticulture for Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices at PHS. Andrew has elevated each of the departments he oversees and has increased the brand and visibility of PHS through their respective work. Andrew received his B.S. in Plant and Soil Science from Southern Illinois University. Prior to arriving at PHS, Andrew worked at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chanticleer Garden, and the Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a tenure of 27 years. He has received the American Public Gardens Association’s Professional Citation, Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development, and the Certificate of Merit from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He also serves on the Board of Magnolia Society International. Andrew published his first book in 2015, “The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias.” Andrew enjoys bird watching, travel and, of course, gardening.
