Philly Fling - A Garden Blogger's Retreat

 

Thursday, September 21 

We arrived at Longwood Gardens for an eight hour visit.   Longwood Gardens is large but we are having multiple events for our group of garden bloggers.  First we get a behind the scenes look at their production greenhouses.  Then a slideshow introduction to the currently under construction grand conservatory.  

Next we're set loose to explore the large grounds.  I head to the meadow.

At 6pm, all ninety of us gather in the beer garden for a catered dinner and wine.

At 8pm, we see the illuminated fountain performance.

Friday, September 22 

Busses start rolling at 8am.  Yes that is not my usual time to start but we have lots of ground to cover.

Andrew Bunting's Belvidere

Charles Cresson's Hedgleigh Spring

Michael Bowell & Simple's 'Create a Scene'

lunch break networking with other bloggers

Carol Verhake's Boulder Haven

Chanticleer (Click to see entire garden) for dinner and drinks.

Saturday, September 23

David Culp's Brandywine Cottage

John Lonsdale's Edgewood Gardens

Wayne Guyman's WynEden

Steve and Ann Hutton's Owl Creek Farm

Stoneleigh, A Natural Garden

Sunday, September 24

Swarthmore Botanical Campus

Rose Carey's Northview

Bruce Gangawer's Paxson Hill Farm

Barbara Tiffany's Mill Fleurs

Peddler's Village for dinner and finally a cocktail.