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Tropical Container Workshop
June 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$90 – $100
Join Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, for a hands-on workshop on growing tropical plants in outdoor containers. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, this session will provide you with all the essential tips and techniques to successfully cultivate vibrant tropical plants in your outdoor spaces. Andrew will review the best tropical plants for container gardening, their care requirements, and how to create a thriving environment for them. The lecture will be followed by a demonstration of proper planting techniques and an opportunity to plant a container with tropical plants to take home. Planting can be done during the workshop or materials can be taken home. Participants will choose sun or shade plants during registration.
Registration Cost:
Members: $90
Non-Members: $100
ACCESS Cardholder: $2 – Limit 4
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Program Details
- Registration is required by Thursday, May 29.
- Registration includes all container planting materials: plants, soil, and container.
- Workshop limited to 16 participants.
- 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 at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices at PHS.
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 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.
About ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.
