Photo by: Rob Cardillo

With Robin Rick, Facilities and Landscape Manager, The Woodlands

Morris Arboretum is bringing a spring class to The Woodlands! They will focus on creating colorful, four-season gardens in small spaces. It is perfect for people in the city with limited gardening space. The class will use the cemetery’s cradle graves, which are similar to raised garden beds, as our inspiration. Robin will cover topics such as plant choices for small spaces, growing historic plants from seed, and how to maintain blooms all summer. There will be a short tour and discussion of the history of the grave garden form. The Woodlands’ many cradle graves are tended by volunteers as part of their nationally recognized Grave Gardener program. The Woodlands is the former country seat of William Hamilton from 1770 to 1813. Its Schuylkill River site was designed by Hamilton to reflect a picturesque English landscape. In 1840, local investors purchased the estate and transformed the grounds into a rural cemetery. This class meets at The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, 19104 across the street from the 40th Street Trolley Portal. Upon entering The Woodlands gate, take a right and follow the curve of the asphalt road to the stable. You may park on the internal roads of The Woodlands near the stable.

Saturday, May 9 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Morris Arboretum Members: $25 | Non-members: $30