Join Andrew Bunting, as he discusses his work and insight into the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and its mission to advance health and well-being through horticulture. Discover the Society’s work supporting over 170 community gardens, planting and caring for thousands of street trees, establishing stormwater solutions, cleaning and greening over 12,000 parcels of vacant land, maintaining public gardens and landscapes, and producing the iconic Philadelphia Flower Show. Learn how all of these unique programs and events deliver impact within communities, create beauty, and bring joy.
Andrew Bunting, is Vice President of Horticulture and leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices at PHS. He received his B.S. in Plant and Soil Science from Southern Illinois University. Prior to arriving at PHS, Andrew worked at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chanticleer Garden, and the Scott Arboretum for a tenure of 27 years. He has received the American Public Gardens Association’s Professional Citation, Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development, and the Certificate of Merit from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He also serves on the Board of Magnolia Society International. Andrew published his first book in 2015, “The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias.”
Tuesday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. held in the Fred M. Alger Center Community Room at the War Memorial.
This program is co-sponsored by The Garden Club of Michigan and Grosse Pointe Garden Center, Inc.
Registration: Admission is free and open to the public. Sold out!