Bartram's Garden

50+ Acre Public Park and River Garden at a National Historic Landmark

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Jan. 31, 2017

Winter-blooming Flowers in the Garden

Curator Joel Fry was exploring the Garden this week and discovered two very early-blooming flowers. Let’s hear from Joel: “First is the Yellow-flowered winter...

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Jan. 26, 2017

“Bartram Boxes Remix” exhibition at Fuller Craft Museum

January 21 – April 16, 2017 Now on exhibition at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA, Bartram’s Boxes Remix is a collaborative project between...

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Jan. 19, 2017

11 EASY Tips for the Winter Gardener

While some consider January and February to be a gardener’s “off season,” there’s actually plenty to do for the horticulturally minded. Here are a...

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Dec. 14, 2016

America’s First Poinsettia: The Introduction at Bartram’s Garden

It is a little-known fact that the poinsettia was introduced to the gardening world from the Bartram Botanic Garden in 1829. This international symbol...

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Oct. 20, 2016

Portrait of Ann Bartram Carr as a Teenager

Born in 1779 to John Bartram, Jr. and Eliza Howell, Ann Bartram—namesake of our new Ann Bartram Carr Garden—grew up immersed in a world...

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Sep. 22, 2016

Searching for American Lotus in South Jersey

This summer, Bartram’s Garden curator Joel Fry and members of our Horticulture staff went on a fascinating river trip to South Jersey, searching for the...

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Sep. 1, 2016

THE GENUS COLLINSIA — AND THE PHILADELPHIA BOTANIST

The plant genus Collinsia is named after Zaccheus Collins (1764 – 1831) who was known to William Bartram and likely, his niece Ann Bartram...

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Aug. 25, 2016

Family Fun & Plant Sale Deals at HoneyFest

There’s lots to do at HoneyFest for families, plant shoppers, and nature lovers of all shapes and sizes. Come down to the fun! Check...

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Aug. 23, 2016

Bees vs. Wasps: A Bad Rap

You may have yelled it out as a child, and perhaps still do: “It’s a bee!” Let’s face it, the possibility of being stung is not...

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