The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society: Transforming Lives Through Horticulture

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Sponsored By: Metro Hort Group

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society: Transforming Lives Through Horticulture

Join Andrew Bunting, PHS’s Vice President of Horticulture, as he shares insight into The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s mission to advance health and well-being through horticulture, and the various programs that support this mission. PHS firmly believes that gardening and horticulture belong to everyone. In this program, Andrew will give an overview of many of the public gardens and landscapes designed, developed and maintained by PHS, and will review approaches to maintenance, design and plant selections that make these plantings successful in an urban environment. Additionally, Andrew will discuss PHS’s work supporting a network of over 170 community gardens, planting and caring for thousands of street trees annually, establishing stormwater solutions, cleaning and greening over 12,000 parcels of vacant land, maintaining beloved public gardens and landscapes such as Logan Circle, The Rodin Museum, and Love Park, and of course, producing the iconic Philadelphia Flower Show. He will demonstrate how all of these unique programs and events help PHS deliver impact within communities, create beauty, and bring joy.

Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture Bio
Andrew Bunting is Vice President of Horticulture and leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices at PHS. Andrew has elevated each of the departments he oversees and has increased the brand and visibility of PHS through their respective work.

Andrew received his B.S. in Plant and Soil Science from Southern Illinois University. Prior to arriving at PHS, Andrew worked at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chanticleer Garden, and the Scott Arboretum for a tenure of 27 years. He has received the American Public Gardens Association’s Professional Citation, Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development, and the Certificate of Merit from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He also serves on the Board of Magnolia Society International. Andrew published his first book in 2015, “The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias.”

Andrew enjoys bird watching, travel and, of course, gardening.

Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Central Park Arsenal
Fifth Avenue and 64th Street
Third floor: The Arsenal Gallery

Doors open for refreshments at 6:00 pm
Meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm
General meetings are free to Metro Hort members. No reservations are necessary.
Guests are welcome to attend for a $20 contribution