Inq H&D Gardening

Visions of a revived, visible, much-visited Glen Foerd

Glen Foerd is the only riverfront estate in Philadelphia still open to the public, and it's a beauty.

Fresh growth

Curious about what some of the public gardens and arboretums in the Philadelphia region are planning for 2012? Here's a preview:

Time to ...

Check out winter bloomers. Right now witch hazels, wintersweet, and winter honeysuckle are in all stages of bloom and bud at public gardens in the area. Or make your own display to herald spring: Group several pots near the front door, covering them with

Inq PGL Gardening

"Inspirational Garden" Contest sponsored by University City District

Welkinweir Arboretum

High on hydrangeas

Tina Krause spent many a summer on MacMahan Island in Maine, an idyllic place she remembers for its salty air and turn-of-the-20th-century cottages.

Readers' Bounties

"City Garden Contest"

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is holding its annual “City Gardens Contest." The competition gives Philadelphia residents the chance show off their gardening skills and to compete for prizes. For more information, call 215-988-8897 or email specialevents@pennhort.orgmail.. The deadline for entering the contest is July 9.

Garden Calendar

Today Last day to see photographs of entries in Pennsylvania Horticultural Society City Gardens Contest, at kiosks at the Gallery at Market East, lower level, Ninth and Market Streets; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.