THE PERFECT REMEDY TO PITTSBURGH’S WINTER CHILL

is a trip to the tropics of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens— and you'll be immersed in beauty and mystery when you visit the all-new Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Into the Mist. This year's all-new engaging displays feature outstanding orchids and brilliant bonsai amid an evocative combination of water, mist, and special lighting that provides a new way to enjoy fascinating specimens.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is hosting a House Plant workshop at their Oakdale facility on Jan 25th, 2024. Winter is an excellent season to take stock, cull out the weak, help the bedraggled and generally make your indoor buddies look their best. Join Dr. Mark Miller, Education & Exhibits Director, in a houseplant workshop that hopefully answers all your burning house plant questions. 

NEAR PHILLY:

Mt. Cuba: Join the Mt Cuba Center online with horticulturist Gregg Tepper for an informative lecture inspired by Gregg's recently co-authored book, Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast. Gregg will share his experiences with what he's found to be the best native deer-resistant plants and how to create a strategy for rebuffing deer with effective and safe natural deer-repellent products.

NEW YORK:

On the High Line at Gansevoort Street, at the top of the Gansevoort Street stairs. Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. A free tour led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides offering an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.

MIAMI (FOR YOU SNOWBIRDS!):

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Arboretum and Geiger Tropical Flower Garden, The Tropical Flowering Tree Arboretum is a 12-acre display of 740 species of tropical flowering trees, shrubs, and vines collected from all tropical regions of the world. Arranged by plant family, these collections show a magnificent diversity of form, structure, texture, color, and fragrance.