Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
Fourteen gardens on Temple's Ambler campus, from a formal perennial garden to a winter garden and a wetland garden. The horticultural history here runs back to 1911, when this was the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women; visitors can walk it self-guided or book a tour.
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Collins Nursery of the Ambler Arboretum Open Days
Second of three fall open days at the campus nursery, nine to three. Plants grown on site, which means they already handle this soil and this weather.
Ambler Arboretum: Summer Horticulture Hike
A plant-by-plant tour with Arboretum Director Kathy Salisbury and a Tyler School instructor. Ninety minutes, more technical than the general walks.
Collins Nursery of the Ambler Arboretum Open Days
Fall planting weather, and the campus nursery is open nine to three. Specialists in natives, grown a few hundred yards from where you buy them.
Ambler Arboretum: Fall Director's Walk
Arboretum director Kathy Salisbury walks the Temple campus grounds and talks through what is going in, what is coming out, and the history behind the beds. Ninety minutes, outdoors.
Collins Nursery of the Ambler Arboretum Open Days
The arboretum's own nursery opens its gates for fall planting, heavy on natives grown right there on the campus. Six hours on a Saturday, with staff who know what survives here.
Ambler Arboretum: Fall Horticulture Hike
A plant heavy tour with the arboretum director and Tyler School horticulture staff, walking the November grounds. Aimed at people who want the Latin names, not just the fall color.
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