Bartram's
Garden
Located
in Philadelphia, America’s oldest living botanical garden
features an 18th century farmstead, native plants, wildflower
meadow, and wetland. Hours of operation: 10 am - 5 pm daily
except City observed holidays. Admission free.
Botanic
Garden of Western Pennsylvania
This
Pittsburgh, currently under renovation will be unique in its
scope and focus on displays of regional flora, horticultural
and environmental education, and research into botanical issues
of regional importance. Visit their website for more information.
Hershey
Gardens
This
Garden in Hershey, offers a variety of themed gardens, seasonal
displays, unique trees, an outdoor butterfly house, and a
large rose collection.
Hours
of operation: April 15 - October 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended
hours Memorial Day - Labor Day 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit this
website for a virtual tour and other information.
Phipps
Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Located
in Pittsburgh, this facility offers indoor and outdoor collections
of plants. It also features a Japanese Courtyard Garden and
much more.
Visit
their website for a photo tour of the gardens, database of
species, and information about research, educational classes,
and special exhibits and events.
