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Searching for American Lotus in South Jersey
This summer, Bartram’s Garden curator Joel Fry and members of our Horticulture staff went on a fascinating river trip to South Jersey, searching for the American Lotus. Let’s follow their trail…
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THE GENUS COLLINSIA — AND THE PHILADELPHIA BOTANIST
The plant genus Collinsia is named after Zaccheus Collins (1764 – 1831) who was known to William Bartram and likely, his niece Ann Bartram Carr. We asked our curator Joel…
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5 Cool Facts about HONEY!
Honey is a yummy, magical substance only produced by honeybees and enjoyed the world over. We celebrate honey and our flying friends every September at the Philadelphia Honey Festival, coming…
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Family Fun & Plant Sale Deals at HoneyFest
There’s lots to do at HoneyFest for families, plant shoppers, and nature lovers of all shapes and sizes. Come down to the fun! Check out the full schedule on the…
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BUZZED Ice Cream Social at HoneyFest
Date: September 11, 2016 Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19143 United States Join us after HoneyFest for Little Baby’s ice cream, Art in the…
Read MoreBees vs. Wasps: A Bad Rap
You may have yelled it out as a child, and perhaps still do: “It’s a bee!” Let’s face it, the possibility of being stung is not something you want to think about,…
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Don’t miss the BEE-BEARD Man!
A highlight of HoneyFest each year is the arrival of the Bee-Beard Man, who delights and amazes us with a full beard of live honeybees. The brave fellow is Don…
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There’s going to BEE a Parade!
One of the best parts of HoneyFest is the BEE PARADE, when folks young and old don their finest bee costumes and march around the festival grounds, tooting kazoos and having a…
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HoneyFest Lecture: Prof. Deborah Delaney on Bees, 1PM Sunday
Deborah Delaney, assistant professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, will give us a lecture at HoneyFest on Sunday. Her topic will be “Colony…
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