HPS/MAG Programs
With the exception of our spring symposium, most lectures are free to our members. The Joanne Walkovic and Haverford lectures open to the public. January - The Joanne Walkovic Memorial Lecture, is a annual collaboration with the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Recent speakers have included Tony Avent, Plant Delights Nursery; Dan Heims, Terra Nova Nursery; author Ken Druse: and writer and radio host Jessica Walliser. March - Our March Into Spring Symposium features up to 5 lectures, along with a fabulous silent auction, and vendors featuring plants, apiary products and garden gear. Visit our March Into Spring page for more information. October - November - The Haverford Lecture is cosponsored with the Haverford Arboretum. Recent speakers have included Carrie Preston, Studio Toop; Larry Weaner, Larry Weaner Landscape Associates; ecologist and conservationist Joan Maloof; and Kirk Brown as Frederick Law Olmstead. November - December - We now offer a lecture following our annual business meeting. Speakers have included Jules Bruck, Associate Professor of Landscape Design at the University of Delaware, historian and author Marta McDowell, landscape architect Susan Cohen, and "The Herb Lady", Caren White. |
We are a hub for gardening! The Philadelphia region has a tradition of gardening going back more than 300 years. It continues today with more than 30 gardens, historic landscapes and arboreta within 30 miles of the city. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable Program Chairperson scouts speakers and topics both nearby, and from across the country. Our lecturers include horticulturalists, authors, researchers and landscape designers.