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For gardeners and other plant-lovers, here’s a sampling of regional events:

For gardeners and other plant-lovers, here’s a sampling of regional events:

Bucks County Designer House Gardens Premier designers landscapers revitalize an 1850s Dutch Colonial house, barn pool into a timeless Bucks County estate. Bucks County Designer House Gardens, 3864 Spring Valley Rd., Doylestown; Reservations recommended: 215-345-2191. www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org/. $20-$25. 5/18.

” Burlington County Gardeners Association Plant Faire Plant sale featuring vegetables, herbs ornamentals. New Albany Road Recreation Center, 109 New Albany Rd., Moorestown. www.burlcogardeners.com. 5/19. 9 am-1 pm.

” Call for Gardeners Help deadhead, weed trim the rose gardens. Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. 5/19.

” Community Garden Days 10% of your purchase will be donated to a registered community garden of your choice (see the website to register a garden). Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland St. 5/18.

Composting Workshop Class on making using compost to improve garden soil. Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Rd. 5/19. 10 am-12 pm.

” Container Gardening Class on the basics of creating tending an attractive container garden. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media; 610-874-4678. 5/18.

” Container Gardening: Herbs Veggies Presentation by Tina Sottolano of Bucks Country Gardens. Bucks County Designer House Gardens, 3864 Spring Valley Rd., Doylestown; 215-345-2191. 5/23. 1-2 pm.

Floral Arranging Workshop: Living Wreaths Use annual flowers moss to create an attractive wreath. Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington; 302-658-6262. $45. 5/19. 1:30-3 pm.

From Earth to Hearth Help plant an authentic colonial herb garden and then enjoy fire pit cooking with food historian Mercy Ingraham. There will be hands-on activities, crafts, and snacks for history-lovers of all ages. Burlington County Historical Society, 451 High St., Burlington. $5. 5/19. 2-4 pm.

” From Seed to Harvest: Garden Resource Fair Informational tables on food, gardening community resources as well as several workshops on related subjects. Las Parcelas Garden, Main Gay Sts.; 215-278-2498. www.myneighborhoodproject.org. 5/18. 2-6 pm.

” Garden Stroll Visit Floral Hardy’s gardens learn about the resident plants. Floral Hardy, 4007 Skippack Pike, Skippack. 5/23. 6:30 pm.

Grow Your Own Pizza Container gardening class themed around pizza seasonings. Bring a 12- to 18-inch container that drains. Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington; 302-658-6262. $30 per family. 5/19. 10-11:30 am.

Growing Tasty Tomatoes With Mike McGrath Tips tricks for growing better-tasting tomatoes. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland St.; Registration required. $20 (refunded as a gift card after the workshop). 5/19. 1-3 pm.

Hidden Gardens Tour Self-guided tour of 9 private Northwest Philadelphia properties. Garden hosts on hand to answer questions. Rain date 5/20/12. Mt. Airy Learning Tree, 6601 Greene St.; Registration required: http://mtairylearningtree.org/. $20. 5/19. 10 am-3 pm.

How Our Gardens Change Lecture/garden walk series exploring how Mt. Cuba’s gardens change over several months. Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin; Registration required: 302-239-4244. $20. 5/18.

In the Wet: Plants Ideas for Waterscape Gardens Covers topics like various types of waterscaping, design principles, plant combinations so forth. Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin; Registration required: 302-239-4244. $30. 5/19. 1-4 pm.

Making Your Yard Bird Butterfly Friendly Program on how to attract more wildlife to your yard. Lower Bucks Masonic Hall, Heacock Rd., Morrisville. www.marthawashingtongardenclub.org. $5. 5/23. 12:30 pm.

” Master Gardeners of Camden County Plant Clinic Opportunity to get gardening questions answered or sick plants diagnosed. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Camden County, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill. 5/19.

Plant Cutting Propagation Learn how to propagate various types of plant cuttings. Fairmount Park Horticultural Center, N. Horticultural Dr.; Registration required: wiener1@verizon.net. begoniasociety.tripod.com/phillyhobbygreenhouse. 5/19. 10 am-12 pm.

Private Gardens of Chestertown, Maryland Member excursion to visit several private gardens. Catered picnic lunch provided. Swarthmore College – Scott Arboretum, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; Arboretum membership required: 610-328-8025. $125. 5/22. 7:30-6:30 pm.

Society Hill Open House and Garden Tour Self-guided tour of 10 private homes gardens. Complimentary refreshments rest rooms provided. Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard St.; Reservations required: 215-629-1288. $30 advance; $35 day of event. 5/20. 1-5 pm.

Spring Wildflower Tour Wildflower walk. Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin; Registration required: 302-239-4244. $5. 5/18.

Trevose Horticultural Society: Intensive Vegetable Gardening Experienced vegetable gardener Mike Gordon shares helpful information. Wood River Village, 3200 Bensalem Blvd., Bensalem; 856-866-9163. Donation suggested: $3. 5/21. 7 pm.

” Unusual Tropicals Annuals Sale Plant sale featuring over 200 varieties. Swarthmore College – Scott Arboretum, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-8025. 5/19.

Wild Edible Ornamental Plants Class on identifying, harvesting preparing various types of edible plants. Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington; 302-658-6262. $15. 5/23. 6-7 pm.

Wyck Old Rose Symposium Rose gardening symposium featuring guest speakers, workshops a fragrant ose competition. Wyck Historic House and Garden, 6026 Germantown Ave.; Registration required: 215-848-1690. $105. 5/19. 8:30-4:30 pm.

Send information about gardening and horticultural events to gardenscoop@phillynews.com. Include a contact phone number and send at least two weeks before the event.

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