The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania garden profile
Set on 92 acres at the outer edge of Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood, the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania began life as the private estate of John and Lydia Morris, and was designed as a formal Victorian landscape. Today, the Morris Arboretum is a public garden that boasts a formal rose garden with a world-class reputation, a step fountain, a swan pond, garden sculptures, and an oak allee. The garden treats vis...

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Atlanta Botanical Garden Accident

As most of you are aware, an accident occurred on the construction site for the Atlanta Botanical Garden's new elevated Canopy Walk on December 19th. I have been in touch with Mary Pat Matheson, the Garden's Executive Director, since the accident and she has provided me wit...

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APGA IS NOW ACCEPTING 2009 AWARD NOMINATIONS!
The APGA Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for 2009. APGA would like to thank each and every one of the outstanding professionals for another year of dedication to public gardens. Every year APGA honors those who have made an exceptional contribution to the profession, and...

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Mark Siegwarth Named Director
Mark Siegwarth has been named director of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Superior, Arizona. Siegwarth brings a proven record of leadership and vast experience with the Arboretum and Arizona State...

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Claire Sawyers Receives Commendation

Claire Sawyers, Director of the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, was awarded the 2008 Zone V Horticulture Commendation presented by the...

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