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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Mon, April 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Plant Cuttings Swap and Pot Decoration Workshop
Mon, April 21, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Get reacquainted with the library's Plant Cuttings Swap Station and decoupage a planter or pot to bring home with you. This workshop will take place in the Atrium, home to our Horticulture Collection . From 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., for all ages.
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Earth Day Program: Plant Science 101
Mon, April 21, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Come celebrate Earth Day with us! Students will be taught the basics of Horticultural Science with a hands on workshop. Students will learn how to plant and care for their own plants. No registration required but supplies are limited. geared towards school-aged children.
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Tue, April 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Celebrate Earth Day with Wangari Maathai
Tue, April 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy a read aloud of a picture book about Kenyan Environmentalist Wangari Maathai, then plant your own seed to take home.
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Wed, April 23, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Earth Day at the Library: Garden Clean-up
Wed, April 23, 2025
4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
All ages are invited to help prepare our garden for this year's growning season! Earth day was yesterday but let's keep it going. Urban gardens provide a wide range of benefits for the people who tend them and the communities they nourish. These productive green spaces support…
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Thu, April 24, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Sat, April 26, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Mon, April 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Tue, April 29, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Urban Gardening with Native Plants
Tue, April 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Don’t have a half-acre to turn into a native plant meadow? No problem! Whether your landscape is a rooftop deck, sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass, or yard of any size, you can have a native plant garden in Philadelphia. Landscaping with native plants is one of the most…
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Wed, April 30, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Thu, May 1, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Fri, May 2, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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The Growing Circle
Fri, May 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Are you a home gardener looking to connect with others who share your passion? Whether you're a seasoned expert or just getting started, The Growing Circle is the perfect place to swap tips, tricks, and seeds with fellow garden enthusiasts. Join us for casual, friendly discussions in a…
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House Plants 101
Tue, May 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Growing healthy houseplants can sometimes be a challenge. Join us for a class on how to care for indoor plants. You can bring your own plants, and your questions, to get help on common issues. All gardening levels are welcome. This program will be led by Jessica Schweiger,…
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Urban Gardening with Native Plants
Mon, May 12, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Don’t have a half-acre to turn into a native plant meadow? No problem! Whether your landscape is a rooftop deck, sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass, or yard of any size, you can have a native plant garden in Philadelphia. Landscaping with native plants is one of the most…
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Urban Gardening with Native Plants
Tue, May 13, 2025
4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Don’t have a half-acre to turn into a native plant meadow? No problem! Whether your landscape is a rooftop deck, sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass, or yard of any size, you can have a native plant garden in Philadelphia. Landscaping with native plants is one of the most…