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Greenhouse and Nursery Tour (2019)

Green & red seedlings lined up in a greenhouse

September 14, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am

Meeting location: Welcome Center

Please bring: Gloves and comfortable walking shoes

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and workshop at the new green houses at Bartram’s Garden. Attendees will learn about the Bartram nursery history and current propagation plans. After a short tour and discussion about the greenhouse, participants will practice their propagation skills on a few plants we have growing. All attendees will get 10% off of the plant sales floor to practice their horticulture skills at home!

$2 Members // $5 Non-members

$2 tickets for this event are available to eligible Southwest Philly neighbors and/or ACCESS Card holders! If you have either an ID with a SW Philly address or an ACCESS card, you can claim your $2 tickets to by visiting us in the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center, emailing us at , or calling us at 215 729 5281 x112. More information here.

Large portions of our 50+ acre botanical garden can be explored via wheelchair, though some of our woodland paths should be used at your own discretion. We’re happy to make accommodations for guests with mobility limitations. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out ahead of the event.

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