In this program, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) Vice President of Horticulture, Andrew Bunting, explores how PHS works with its many partners to create beauty in key public landscapes in the region by using environmentally and ecologically responsible methods, materials and techniques. Join Andrew for a virtual tour of PHS’s favorite sustainable perennial combinations throughout locations such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Logan Square’s Swann Memorial Fountain, the Rodin Museum, Azalea Garden, the Navy Yard, Eastern State Penitentiary, and many others. Attendees will also delve into the sustainable landscape management services utilized by PHS to maintain these beloved public gardens and help them flourish. 

This program is presented in partnership with the Twin Valleys Garden Club, the Conestoga Garden Club, and the Valley Garden Club. 

About Andrew Bunting 

At PHS, Andrew 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. 

About the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 

As an organization, PHS’s mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of the Philadelphia region through gardens and horticulture. Driven by a diverse community of more than 300,000 supporters, volunteers, and gardeners, PHS uses all its activities to advance four impact priorities: creating healthy living environments, increasing access to fresh food, expanding economic opportunity, and building meaningful social connections.