When a gardener acquires a plant designated a Gold Medal winner, he or she can be assured the plant will exhibit standards of excellence for pest and disease resistance, as well as ease of growing, when planted and maintained by recommended methods. Gold Medal Plants are also chosen for their beauty through many seasons, whether it be foliage, flower, form or bark.

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1827. Under the leadership of Jane G. Pepper, PHS provides great events, activities and publications for novice gardeners, experienced horticulturists, and flower lovers of all ages.

The International Society of Arboriculture publishes a series of consumer education brochures that are available for purchase. However, ISA has also made the information available via the web site.

The International Society of Arboriculture is a worldwide professional organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for trees and to promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of arboriculture.
Additional information about ISA, including a Mission Statement, Strategic Plan, a listing of the Board of Directors, and Code of Ethics is available by clicking the title.
This shoin-zukuri (desk-centered) house, built in 16th century style, is located on the grounds of the Horticultural Center in the West Philadelphia section of Fairmount Park. The perfectly proportioned architecture of the main structure and adjoining tea house is enhanced by an ornamental garden and picturesque pond.

Garden Accents Services
 
We offer many services to our customers,
in addition to expert advice, while choosing your garden ornaments at our showroom and garden.
Chanticleer was the estate of Christine and Adolph Rosengarten, Sr. Mr. Rosengarten was head of the pharmaceutical company Rosengarten and Sons. Their son Adolph, Jr., left the property to be enjoyed as a public garden. The garden opened to visitors in 1993.
The Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program (PA IPM) is a collaboration between the PA Department of Agriculture and the Pennsylvania State University College of Agricultural Sciences (view the 1998 Memorandum of Understanding between PDA and PSU). The mission of this program is to promote effective pest management that results in the efficient protection of our food, fiber, health, home and industrial resources in a manner that is profitable, safe and environmentally compatible.
The beginning of Wolf-Run Nursery began quite by accident.  We were always interested in plants and trees, not mowing grass.  We had at the time a good size yard which had to be mowed and we would take turns and sometimes argue over who would mow.  Then I made the suggestion to create a back yard natural habitat.
At Nature's Way we provide a variety of choices for the novice or the seasoned veteran. Currently we are photographing some of our trees for an example of what you might find. We feel it's just as important to provide high grade stock material.   We often carry an assortment of field grown and collected specimens. These are all well established with hold-over times of longer than 1 year being common before we feel it is healthy enough to sell. We also offer a superb selection of tropicals for the indoor enthusiast, so please check in soon to view some of our stock.
Meco Bonsai was started in 2000 to manufacture and promote the Workstand for Bonsai. In the last six years, Meco Bonsai has grown tremendously to include everything you need for bonsai – everything except the tree! Meco Bonsai offers a full line of products including Workstands, Kiku Tools, supplies, pots and soil.
PBS is a non-profit, independent, regional organization with active members from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Since its beginnings, we have maintained a close working relationship with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, a relationship that gave the Philadelphia area its first bonsai exhibit in 1964, and continues today with our presence at the well-known Philadelphia Flower Show.
The Japanese Garden Database is intended as a repository of information on the historical and contemporary gardens of Japan as well as the gardens located outside Japan that have been inspired by the culture. It is a non-profit, educational web site that seeks to provide information on a selection of outstanding examples of garden art found in Japan while juxtaposing a diversity of media related to them. This juxtaposition is intended to bring about fresh insight to a body of discourse that can often be mired in romanticized and oxidized notions of Asia and the cultures therein.
The Japanese Garden Journal is a bimonthly English-language print publication dedicated to the special world of Japanese gardens and Japanese architecture.  Every other month, this 44-page magazine discuses various aspects of Japanese architecture, horticulture, art, and philosophy.  Topics range from centuries-old design principles to modern, how-to construction and maintenance techniques.
The Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association enhances the success of its members through knowledge, advocacy, and promotion of the horticultural industry.
Members of the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association will be the consumers’ premier source for professional, high quality horticultural products and services.
The purposes of the American Conifer Society are the development, conservation, and propagation of conifers, with an emphasis on those that are dwarf or unusual, standardization of nomenclature, and education of the public.
The six organizers of the ISAS extend our warmest invitation with this unique opportunity to get together with other stone lovers and enjoy our excellent fifteen informative programs. Part of the proceeds of the symposium will go directly to promote viewing stones at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC.