Selasa, 18 Juni 2013

The Best Gardens and Parks in Philadelphia

By Ellie Mayer


Philadelphia is a city rich in history and way of life and it is also the home of a spectacular range of parks and gardens. There is something suitable for everyone when it comes to the gardens and public parks available for your viewing pleasure in Philadelphia.

Fairmount Park

Fairmount Park, neighboring the Schuylkill River, is made of 63 neighborhood Philadelphia public parks and is the property of Philly. Fairmount Park is composed of 215 miles of recreational trails for walking, biking, or just taking in the views. Additionally 139 picnic sites are spread across the park for your delight. The park features 34 miles of waterways, six golfing courses, one disc golf course, 368 athletic fields and a selection of outdoor courts.

Bartram's Botanical Garden

One of the most famed of the gardens in Philadelphia is Bartram?s Botanical Garden, which is the 18th century home of John Bartram. This site features the Bartram House, farm buildings, a cider press that was carved from foundation, a river trail, meadow, and wetland. The Common Flower Garden and Riverside Meadow are great places to take in the beautiful floral scenery while enjoying the beautiful view of the skyline of Philadelphia.

Morris Arboretum

Another one of the well known Philadelphia gardens is the Morris Arboretum, the official arboretum of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This land boasts 92 acres of a big and varied collection of some of Philadelphia's oldest trees, most uncommon plant life, lush gardens, fountains, streams, and glass houses. Some of the most renowned plant life at the nursery include the Bender Oak, Katsura, Engler Beech and Trident Maple. Morris Arboretum is home to over 13,000 labeled plants.

Hortulus Farm Nursery and Gardens

This 100 acre 18th century farmstead is one of the most special gardens in Philadelphia. The nursery and gardens are home to an amazing array of lake and pool gardens, wood trails, perennial and summer plants and an extraordinary culinary garden. Hortulus Farm is regarded as a "connoisseur's nursery" and demonstrates a rare and bizarre selection of horticultural offerings. The site is composed of a museum, the gardens, the nursery.

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve is probably one of the best naturalistic Philadelphia gardens. The preserve is 134 acres of native Mid-Atlantic plants. The grounds are full of pretty woods, water areas and streams. In addition, the preserve offers tours and tutorial programs to the public. Led walks are offered between the months of August and October, and the preserve also sells their seasonal native plants.




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