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Now-Labor Day, 2008--There is something in the air at Longwood Gardens this spring as the horticultural showplace debuts Nature’s Castles, a spectacular display of grand treehouses especially designed for Longwood. Guests are invited to climb trees in style as they explore three large-scale treehouses designed by the country’s best treehouse designers. The display opens April 25, as part of Longwood’s Arbor Day Weekend activities and continues through Labor Day. For tickets and information on Longwood Gar-dens call 610-388-1000 or visit Longwood online

May 10, 2008--The Junior Gardeners of the Four Seasons Garden Club of Kennett Square, will host their annual plant sale. The sale will be held at the Genesis Walkway located at 101 E. State Street (Route 1), the main business section of Kennett Square,  from 8:00 A.M. until  12:00 noon. The funds raised will be donated to an international relief organization. This will be a great opportunity to buy Mother's Day gifts. For more information, contact Barbara Donahue at 610-380-7064, during the day.

May 17, 2008--The Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center will hold their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17, 2008. The sale will be held at the Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center, located at 5721 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg from 8:00 a.m. until noon. For further information, please contact Plant Sale Chairman, Lori Ribbans at 717-541-0395.

May 17, 2008-- A Dahlia Tuber Sale sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society to help raise funds for the National Show at Longwood Gardens in September. The sale is Sat. May 17th at the entrance to Longwood Gardens and starts at 9:00 AM and goes until sold out. All the free advice you can use will be available by lots of on hand experts. The day of the sale you may contact Sue Bunkin by cell phone with any questions (215-771-4847) or by email at any time prior to the sale. (Phila. Dahlia society is a member of the American Dahlia Society. The Society is an affiliate member of National Garden Clubs.)

May 17, 2008--Hanover Garden Club will dedicate a Blue Star By-Way Marker at the "V" monument in Mt. Olivet Cemetery's Veterans Memorial Garden, 725 Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA, on Armed Forces Day,.  The 9 a.m. ceremony, open to the public, will include members of the Allied Veterans Honor Guard; Dorothy Yard, President of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania; Marilyn Whitmore, Central Atlantic Region Director; and Carol Dyas, President of Hanover Garden Club.  Hanover Garden Club is honored to have this marker become part of the memorial gardens at the historic site of Mt. Olivet.  Contact:  Carol Dyas, 717-225-8868

May 17 & 18, 2008--Indiana Garden Club will host their 33nd Annual May Mart. The event will be held at the S&T Bank Arena, in the White Township Recreation Complex, Indiana, PA. There will be greenhouse, craft & food vendors, gardening demonstrations from PA Master Gardeners, crafts for kids, the members’ Orphan’s Court for plants from their gardens, strawberry pie & mushroom sandwiches, and most of all, FUN. The event is open to the public, no admission charge, & free parking. The area around the arena and inside is handicapped accessible. Point of contact: Claire Valletta, 724-465-4594, or Paula Miller, 724-349-8763.

Thru-September 28, 2008--Treehouse enthusiasts will also want to visit Tyler Arboretum’s Totally Terrific Treehouses. The exhibit, running from May 31- September 28, features tree houses created by local artisans amidst Tyler Arboretum’s ancient woodlands. From the whimsical to the educational, each exhibit is designed to appeal to the child in all of us and inspire wonder and appreciation for trees. Tyler Arboretum is located in Media, PA. For more information on Tyler Arboretum and Totally Terrific Treehouses, visit www.tylerarboretum.org or call 610-566-9134

June 28, 2008--The Mifflin County Garden Club will proudly present it's 2008 Garden Tour, rain or shine.  Our tour will include eight outstanding private gardens. This is a great opportunity to get innovative gardening ideas as well as to meet and talk to the gardeners. Hours are from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Tickets are $9.00 in advance and $10.00 the day of the tour.  Enchanting musical surprises await visitors to the gardens for their enjoyment.  Refreshments will be available throughout the gardens. For information, call Jo Ann Smith at 717-667-2390,  Michele Bair at 717-248-9547 or Sue Hunter at 717-242-0361.

June 17, 2008--The Penn-Cumberland Garden Club will host its Annual Rose Luncheon at the West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, Pa. The social hour will begin at 11:00 a.m. After the luncheon a program: “ ART IN BLOOM”, the art of arranging flowers in the Modern Design, will be presented by Patricia Bilson. Ms. Bilson is as National Garden Club Master Flower Show judge, American Rose Society Master Rosarian. She is President of the Oakbourne Garden Club and Vice president of the Philadelphia Rose Society. This much anticipated event is being chaired by Jayne Shipman (717-737-0286) and Joan Lenker (717-774-2594). Tickets are $28, and may be purchased by sending check along with self-addressed envelope to Fern Oram, 136 Hi ll Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 by June 10, 2008.

July 12, 2008 - The Parkland Garden Club will present it's Annual Garden Tour, rain or shine. Entitled "Garden Gems", our tour will include approximately 10 outstanding private gardens. This is a great opportunity to get innovative gardening ideas as well as to meet and talk to the gardeners. Hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 the day of the tour. Refreshments will be available at most of the gardens. For information, call Sylvia Trenge at 610-398-7182.

July 18, 2008--The 12th annual Woody Plant Conference will be held at the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College from 8:30 am to 5 pm. This conference is co-sponsored by Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, and Tyler Arboretum. Brochures will be available May 2008. To receive a brochure, please contact Longwood Gardens at 610-388-1000 x507 or www.woodyplantconference.org. No phone registrations.