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6/28/24
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In this special gardening issue, we celebrate Philadelphia's rich horticultural heritage and explore the joys of gardening.
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6/28/24
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Shovel after shovel, the spade cuts into the dark, moist, nutrient-rich earth. The gardener kneels and gently places the plant into its new home.
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by Robert Calandra
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6/28/24
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Wearing rubber boots and tromping around her grounds, Garden Club of Philadelphia member Lisa Madzin talks of cutting, planting and digging.
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by Catherine Lee
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6/28/24
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The next time you visit the Philadelphia Flower Show, pause and thank the women who helped spark the local resurgence of this ancient craft.
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by Anne Standish, Alice Farley and Emily Lapham
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6/28/24
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The joys of gardening are so rich and varied that they almost defy listing.
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by Emily Daeschler and Judy Larini
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6/28/24
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The Northwest Philadelphia area is blessed with four prominent public gardens, all of which are a Quaker legacy.
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by George McNeely
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6/28/24
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In this issue, we honor the many people who cheerfully give their time and work to maintain our beloved Wissahickon Valley Park.
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4/1/24
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It’s in the comforting rustle of the giant red oaks, and the universe of birds that perch on their branches to burst into distinctive song.
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By Tom Beck
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3/31/24
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Then, businessmen turned its banks into a center of industry, and were followed by artists who found inspiration in its sloping terrain.
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By Kristin Holmes
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3/30/24
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Meander through the deep woods of the Wissahickon Valley and you can't help but happen upon traces of a different time.
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By George McNeely
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3/29/24
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If you had to pick a soundtrack for the Wissahickon, Queen’s “Under Pressure” definitely would be in the mix.
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By Virginia Friedman
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3/28/24
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That’s the impression many people have as they stroll the forested trails that run alongside this shallow, meandering waterway. But dive deeper.
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By ROBERT CALANDRA
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3/27/24
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The Wissahickon offers countless opportunities for outdoor recreational activities like birding, hiking, trail biking, horseback riding and rock climbing.
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By CATHERINE LEE
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3/26/24
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The spread of invasive species is one of the most pressing threats to park environments. Here are some of the offenders.
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3/25/24
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Artists have long been inspired by the beauty and majesty of the Wissahickon Valley.
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By ANNE STANDISH
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3/24/24
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11/30/23
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The long days of winter are on their way, so our winter issue brings you plenty of ideas for celebrating the season right here at home, in our region.
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11/29/23
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During much of the late 1800s, it wasn’t the creek that had tourists and day-tripping residents traveling to the shores of the Wissahickon.
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by Dan Macey
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11/28/23
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