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SUMMARY:Director's Series: Containers that Create Spaces
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt Chanticleer\, the gardeners are constantly challenging themselves. Creating moments in the garden that changes the experience each season. The challenge can be “how do you rethink the same space every year and improve it”? \nThis is where containers are a creative solution. David Mattern will discuss the bigger picture\, looking at how containers add to the feel of the garden space and how containers fit into the greater context of the home and garden. \nRegister Here \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is limited to 200. There is no live stream or recording option.\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive program links.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDavid Mattern is a horticulturist at Chanticleer caring for the Teacup Courtyards and Vegetable Garden. He holds a degree in Landscape Contracting with an emphasis on design and a minor in Horticulture from Penn State University. David is also a graduate of the Professional Horticulture Program at Longwood Gardens\, where he is currently an instructor. His gardening experience extends internationally including England and South Africa. David frequently writes\, teaches\, and lectures on gardening across the US. He is known for his imaginative plant combinations to enhance the seasonality and mood in garden settings. He is an expert at adding creative detailed touches to the containers and gardens that he creates and maintains at Chanticleer.
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LOCATION:Science Center 101\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
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SUMMARY:Director's Series: Top 25 Plants to Grow in your Garden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nRegister Here \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is limited to 200. There is no live stream or recording option.\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive program links.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\nAndrew 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.
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LOCATION:Science Center 101\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
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