Bartram S Garden
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Bartram s garden. Bartram s garden is a historic philadelphia garden and arboretum in philadelphia pennsylvania. Bartram s garden is a unique and worthwhile attraction in southwest philadelphia. The tract of land that includes bartram s garden was settled as an outpost of a new swe.
Golden ginkgo 2020 believed to be the oldest surviving specimen in north america the ginkgo tree at bartram s garden brings its vibrant golden hues to the autumn gardenscape each year. Bartram s heirs issued the first catalog of american plants and developed one of the first commercial plant nurseries in america. Founded in 1728 by botanist john bartram 1699 1777 it is the oldest surviving botanical garden in north america.
November 12 2020 artists workshop series arts culture classes workshops paint sip on fb live. Travelling to the site is a bit challenging but worth the effort. Today bartram s garden includes a playground ball fields and picnic areas as well as a boat dock.
Covering 46 acres 19 ha with an 8 acre 3 2 ha arboretum the garden is near the intersection of 54th street and lindbergh boulevard on the west bank of the schuylkill river. You will be rewarded when a friendly and knowledgeable guide like heather shares family history and gardening strategies with her guests. In 1850 industrialist andrew eastwick purchased the garden to protect it from encroaching industry.