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Ailanthus: John Bartram and Philadelphia’s Most Notorious Tree
Few trees define America’s urban environments more than Ailanthus altissima, or the “Tree-of-Heaven.” If you are not familiar with that name, you are undoubtedly familiar with the tree itself. Ailanthus…
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Check out this year’s Handmade Holidays vendors!
Barefoot Bella LLC Nana’s Hook Light It Up Candles Aisha Toombs Stacey Woodson Akhtarshenas Studio Soothe x Smooth Soap by Alana The Bearded Carver Chrissie’s Tea Cup Fifth of a…
Read More“Fall into Bartram’s Garden”
This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the October Southwest Globe Times Fall into Bartram’s Garden By Maitreyi Roy Every season is beautiful here…
Read More“A Never-Failing Friend: Reflections from a Youth Tree Tender”
This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the October Southwest Globe Times A Never-Failing Friend: Reflections from a Youth Tree Tender By Mikaya Woodard…
Read More“Decoding Fall Colors”
This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the October Southwest Globe Times The brilliant colors that leaves take on in fall is one of…
Read More“Bringing Back Botanical Wreaths”
This article appeared in the print edition of our special issue of the October Southwest Globe Times Bringing Back Botanical Wreaths By Katie Jacoby On a chilly March…
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William Bartram, Indigenous Botany, and the Roots of American Medicine
Eighteenth century American medicine was closely tied to botanical knowledge. While the Bartrams’ contribution to early American medicine through their relationships with physicians in Philadelphia is well-documented, what is less…
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Check out The Philadelphia Honey Fest 2022 Vendors!
Join us in the Garden on Sunday, September 11, 10am-3pm for the Philadelphia Honey Fest! In addition to kids’ activities, live hive demonstrations, honey extractions, bee bearding, and workshops, we’ll…
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