Plant-lover upcoming events

Posted: April 06, 2012

For gardeners and other plant-lovers, here's a sampling of regional events:

Bird Walks Sat. Call 215-345-7860 for more info. Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 Chapman Rd., Doylestown. Donation suggested: $2. 4/7.

"Delaware Valley Branch American Begonia Society Meeting This month's speaker will be John Boggan, staff member of the Department of Botany at the Smithsonian National Museum, who will give a presentation on begonias and gesneriads grown during winter months. Huntingdon Valley Library, 625 Red Lion Rd., Huntingdon Valley. 4/7. 10 am.

Earth-Friendly Pest Management Learn how to control garden pests via the "Integrated Pest Management" system. The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd.; Pre-registration required: 215-482-7300 ext. 110. $15; $40 series of three workshops. 4/11. 7-8:30 pm.

Flower Arrangement of the Month: Spring Has Sprung! Spring-themed floral arrangement workshop. Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington; 302-658-6262. $40. 4/11. 5:30-7 pm.

"Guided Tour: A Walk With the Curator Andrew Bunting provides an in-depth look at the collections, gardens & plant selections. Swarthmore College - Scott Arboretum, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8025. 4/11. 2:30-3:30 pm.

Knowing Native Plants: Fleeting Flora Program on spring wildflowers such as bloodroot & bluebell. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd., New Hope. Registration required: 215-862-2924. $20. 4/7. 10 am-1 pm.

"Macy's Flower Show Lush landscape scenes with lowers & trees from around the world. Macy's, 1300 Market St. 4/6.

"Old York Road Garden Club Shade gardening presentation by master gardener Walter Cullerton. Grace Presbyterian Church, 444 Old York Rd., Jenkintown; 215-885-1779. 4/12. 12:30 pm.

Rick Darke: Design for the Nature of Today's Gardens Darke delivers an illustrated presentation on his evolving approach to garden design & stewardship. University of Delaware Botanic Gardens, 531 S. College Ave., Newark. Reservations required: 302-831-2531. $15. 4/10. 7 pm.

Shiitake Mushroom Logs Mushroom-growing class. Logs provided. Jenkins Arboretum, 631 Berwyn Baptist Rd., Devon; Registration required. $35. 4/7. 1-2:30 pm.

Spring Wildflower Tour Wildflower walk. Mount Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin; Registration required: 302-239-4244. $5. 4/12.

Terhune Orchards Read & Explore Program: Composting Program for children teaching them how to turn garbage back into soil. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton. $5. 4/10. 10 am.

"Weekly Wednesday Walkabouts The arboretum's horticulture staff lead a series of guided spring walks. Jenkins Arboretum, 631 Berwyn Baptist Rd., Devon. Reservations requested. 4/11.

Wildflower Walk Guided tours of the preserve for a month, Tuesday through Sunday at 2 p.m. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd., New Hope; RSVP at 215-862-2924. Included with admission. 4/6.

Send information about gardening and horticultural events to gardenscoop@phillynews.com. Include a contact phone number and send at least two weeks before the event.

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