PLEASE NOTE 7:00 PM MEETING START TIME.
Since its first public exhibition in 1829, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has introduced beautiful new plants, inspiring design concepts, and innovative environmental practices to the American public at its annual show. This illustrated lecture includes rare images, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and fascinating background information drawn from the PHS McLean Library Archives.
We will also have an opportunity to get an update on the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show, which will take place at Philadelphia’s Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park on June 5 - 13 with the aptly titled Show theme, “HABITAT, Nature’s Masterpiece.” This will be the first time in the Show’s history that it will take place outside at the height of local gardening season. FDR Park, opened in 1921, is a magnificent landscape designated a Historic District by the Philadelphia Historical Commission. The Park was designed by Olmsted Brothers, an internationally celebrated firm who transformed park design and use in the early 20th century.
We are very pleased to welcome back our presenter, Nicole Juday Rhoads, who has previously presented on several topics, including the role of Laura Barnes in the development of the Barnes Arboretum and the benefits of community greening and gardening. Nicole’s past positions include working as a project manager for Greater Philadelphia Gardens, running the Arboretum School at the Barnes Foundation, and curating the rose garden at Wyck Historic Garden in Germantown. Her writing has appeared in many garden publications and she has been a regular contributor to PHS’s Grow magazine. As Director of Engagement at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, she works to strengthen existing relationships with individuals, organizations, and institutions.
Payment notes:
This event will be presented online via Ring Central and is free to members, $5 for visitors. There is no need to download any software.
Those who wish to create or renew membership may do so via PayPal on the Membership page of this website.
Guests and members without a PayPal account should contact Linda Pitt at lspitt@msn.com for more information.