Garden Road Trip!
Beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, places and items. One way beauty is omnipresent is in nature. As humans we've always been drawn to nature and this has been proven with both anecdotal and qualitative evidence. The phenomenon of being drawn to nature is called biophilia, while the biophilia hypothesis is that humans seek out connections with nature and other life forms. Thankfully, VisitPA has curated Garden Trails for us to visit, so we'll introduce you to the local gardens on their lists and give you a great guide to fulfill your innate draw to nature.
Morris Arboretum
Morris Arboretum is certainly our home garden as it's located just around the corner near Chestnut Hill College. Beyond the location, Morris Arboretum is filled with tons of living plants, alluring events and activities for any age! Morris Arboretum stands out amongst all of the astonishing gardens and arboretums, as it was names the "Most Stunning University Garden and Arboretum" in the entire world! Don't miss your chance to visit a local landmark and live their motto of "Connecting plants, people, and place".
The Highlands Mansion and Gardens
Another local spot (we've even held our Movies in the Park here), is the Highlands Mansion and Gardens! The mansion is a sight to behold and that's before seeing the rest of the grounds. A 2 acre formal garden was created on the property in the 1800's and the garden we see today is being restored to what it had been in the 1930's! Open year round, the best time to go is between May and October, so get over there soon.
PHS - Meadowbrook Farm
The last, but certainly not least, garden on our list is the PHS Meadowbrook Farm. What's really enticing about this garden is that it's a free public garden that features bountiful plant life for everyone to enjoy. With a variety of "garden rooms" you'll find similar plants in the same area, so if you really enjoy pollinators, succulents or some other general specimen of plant you can find them all in the same spot!
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