RE: [GWL]: Philly Garden Show & Tour

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Fred Roberts, the director of Longwood Gardens, has been an active member of GWAA for many years and is very approachable.  Any GWAA member visiting the area should call Fred direct and he will make sure you have a wonderful experience at Longwood.

Jeff Ball

From: Georgene A. Bramlage [mailto:cercisleverett@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 7:47 PM
To: Gardenwriters@topica.com
Subject: RE: [GWL]: Philly Garden Show & Tour

10/1 Donna, I went with a group of horticulture students and faculty types from UMass / Amherst to the Philly show and to Longwood Gardens a few years back.  I think one long day at the show, as terrific as it is, would be enough for even the most dedicated gardener Longwood Gardens was absolutely fine with the early bulbs in flower, though a bit cold.  There are also the very interesting greenhouse and conservatory displays. If you contact their Continuing Education Department, it's possible a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour could be arranged. Sorry, I can't suggest anyone.  The one person in Continuing Ed. there was promoted to something else. Also, the Longwood cafeteria serves excellent food.  Winterthur, just down the road from Longwood, also has, I'm told, a terrific spring-bulb display.  Again, it might be possible to convince one of their horticulturists to present an insiders view.  Here, there would also be the museum display s and exhibits to peruse.  Both of these places have web sites.  Hope this helps.
Georgene A. Bramlage
AKA Cercis
Zone 4 / 5
western MA
The garden must be prepared in the soul first, or else it will not flourish.
Author Unknown

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