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08/23/2026

When we talk about the transformative power of gardening, this is what we mean 🌱

You don't need a lot of space to make a lasting impact on your community, a little gardening can go a long way and the Nicetown and Tioga Greening Plan, Curb Appeal Challenge encourages residents to beautify their front gardens and builds stronger neighborhood connection the process.

A program that PHS start four years ago, The 2026 Curb Appeal Challenge was the biggest one yet, with 120 participants! Throughout the growing season, neighbors learn from one another, share plants and gardening tips, and work together to create greener, more welcoming blocks.

To get inspired and to learn more about the winners, visit the Gardener’s Blog: https://bit.ly/4qjXKEs

08/22/2026

Succulents have become the houseplant it girl because of their striking shapes, colors, and textures ✨ These resilient plants are as stylish as they are easy to care for!

Why Succulent Care is So Simple:

🪴 They store water in their thick, fleshy leaves, making them incredibly drought-tolerant
🪴 They don’t mind a bit of neglect
🪴 They thrive in the same conditions most homes provide
🪴 They don’t require frequent watering
🪴 They are perfect for busy households or new plant parents

For tips on buying and caring for your succulent, visit the Gardener’s Blog: https://bit.ly/4zgYZs6

08/19/2026

Summertime will surprise you in the Azalea Garden ☀️

Nestled between the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Boathouse Row, the Azalea Garden's time to shine is in the Spring when the foliage grows. Though for the next couple weeks in late summer flowers emerge with no foliage, like the Lycoris squamigera, resurrection lily pictured above, so don't miss this bloom!

PHS planted new swamp milkweed this Spring, and Azalea Garden has begun to receive new visitors, monarch butterflies!

Learn how to attract butterflies over on the Gardener's Blog: https://bit.ly/45fjw2G

08/16/2026

Creating a butterfly garden is one of the most rewarding ways to support local wildlife while adding beauty to your landscape 🦋

Every butterfly-friendly planting contributes to healthier ecosystems, greater biodiversity, and a more vibrant garden.

To learn how to create a butterfly garden that attracts monarch butterflies and many other pollinators visit the Gardener’s Blog: https://bit.ly/45fjw2G

08/12/2026

PHS is dedicated to transforming lives, spaces, and community through gardening 🌱

Become a Monthly Member today with a monthly gift starting at just $5. Your gift benefits more than just communities across the region, it also include perks you can enjoy all year long!

Join by midnight, August 31 for an invite to our New Member Social at the PHS Pop Up Garden in Manayunk on September 14!

To join 🌿 https://phsonline.org/summer-sp1

08/11/2026

Looking for a weekend activity that is equal parts peaceful and whimsical?

Join us for our monthly guided tour of Meadowbrook Farm this Saturday, August 15

Tour the estate's serene grounds, spot some wildlife that frequent the gardens, including hummingbirds, chipmunks, and frogs, and capture beautiful photos that will for sure make all your friends jealous!

Reserve your tickets here 🌿 https://bit.ly/4p6uZur

08/09/2026

Gardening in the shade isn’t a limitation; it’s an invitation!

Shady parts of the garden are sometimes overlooked but with the right shade garden ideas, these low-light zones can be transformed into beautiful, thriving spaces!

Here are some of our shade garden design tips to help make sure you are maximizing all your outdoor space:

🌿 Combine bold and fine textures
🌿 Mix variegated foliage with solid green
🌿 Add layers
🌿 Don’t forget to add structure
🌿 Consider the type of shade

For help with plant selection and tip for how to maintain your shade garden visit the Gardener’s Blog: https://bit.ly/4521ZuK

08/08/2026

You asked PHS: How Do I Keep My Garden Alive While I'm Away?

PHS answered: here are our quick watering tips so the next time you can leave for vacation you feel confident your garden will continue to thrive!

Along with a list of heat-friendly and shade-tolerant plants to add to your garden.

For more watering tips visit the Gardner's Blog 💧 https://bit.ly/4yYXOxv

08/07/2026

Despite the summer heat, fall is right around the corner 🍂

While it may be too late to plant summer crops like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, sweet potatoes, and winter squash, we still have plenty of time to grow herbs 🌿

August is the prime time to take a break from all but the most limited plantings and do some shady maintenance 😎

For more August gardening tips visit the Gardener’s Blog: https://bit.ly/4fCCQgf

08/05/2026

July may have come with some scorching heat️ but that didn't keep us from enjoying and hosting our community in our outdoor spaces!

Check out what we did in July with our PHS community!

⚾️ We unveiled our All-Star Garden Mobile at Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys & Girls Club!

🍓 During Urban Agriculture Week we were invited by the Secretary of Agriculture (Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture), Russell Redding, to host a tour at Strawberry Mansion Green Resource Center to showcase our Green Resource Centers (GRCs)

🌸 hosted press flower workshops on two beautiful summer nights

🍹 We held an herbal mocktails workshop at Norristown Farm Park

Click here to learn more about our August activities 🌿 https://bit.ly/4lynWYW

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